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King Charles and Prince William Lead Nation in Honouring the Fallen on Remembrance Day
The United Kingdom came together today in solemn reflection as King Charles III and the Prince of Wales led the nation in marking Remembrance Day, paying tribute to the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to their country.
At precisely 11 a.m., a two-minute silence was observed across the nation to commemorate the moment the guns fell silent at the end of the First World War in 1918. The Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall served once again as the focal point of national remembrance, where the King, joined by senior members of the Royal Family, government officials, military leaders, and veterans, laid wreaths in honour of the fallen.
King Charles, wearing his Field Marshal’s uniform, bowed his head in deep reflection after placing his wreath of red poppies at the base of the Cenotaph. His wreath, featuring his racing colours in tribute to his late mother, Queen Elizabeth II, symbolised continuity and respect for Britain’s long-standing tradition of remembrance.
Prince William followed his father in paying tribute, laying a wreath on behalf of the Prince of Wales and the generations of servicemen and women who have served the nation. The Princess of Wales, Catherine, watched the service from the Foreign Office balcony, alongside other members of the Royal Family.
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer also laid a wreath, followed by representatives from the Armed Forces, Commonwealth nations, and faith leaders. The haunting notes of the Last Post echoed through Whitehall before the silence, and Reveille marked its end, as thousands of onlookers stood still in quiet respect.
Across the country, communities gathered at war memorials, churches, and town squares to remember the fallen. In towns from Edinburgh to Exeter, veterans marched proudly in their medals, joined by younger generations who continue to keep the memory of their sacrifice alive.
This year’s ceremony carried a special poignancy, marking over a century since the end of the First World War and recognising the contributions of those who have served in conflicts since — from the Second World War to more recent operations in Afghanistan and Iraq.
In his Remembrance message, King Charles said, “We remember those who laid down their lives for our freedom, and we honour the courage, duty, and sacrifice of all who serve. Their legacy endures in the peace we enjoy today.”
As wreaths lay gently at the Cenotaph and poppies adorned lapels across the nation, the day served as a powerful reminder that remembrance is not only about the past — but about gratitude, unity, and the enduring hope for peace.
Attached is a News article regarding King Charles and Prince William Remberance Day
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cdx4dpl0g97o.amp
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