King Charles III Leads Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph
King Charles III led the UK’s National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall today, joined by senior members of the royal family, political leaders and thousands of veterans who marched past in tribute to the fallen. 0
Key points
- The national two-minute silence was observed at 11:00 GMT as Big Ben tolled. 1
- The King laid the first wreath, followed by senior royals and political leaders. 2
- About 10,000 veterans, including several Second World War veterans, took part in the Cenotaph march-past. 3
What happened today
Under clear skies, crowds gathered along Whitehall and surrounding streets to watch the national act of remembrance. At 11:00 GMT the nation fell silent for two minutes — a moment marked by the tolling of the bell and a single artillery blast. King Charles, wearing his field marshal uniform, placed a wreath at the Cenotaph before other dignitaries followed. 4
Wider context
The ceremony also recognised the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War and took place against the backdrop of continuing conflicts in Europe and beyond. Organisers and senior officials emphasised the ceremony’s role in honouring service and sacrifice while highlighting the ongoing support for veterans and their communities. 5
Reactions
Political leaders and veteran groups praised the dignity of the service. Many attendees placed poppies at memorials across the capital and in local communities nationwide. Media coverage from major outlets provided live reporting and galleries capturing the day’s events. 6
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Sources: Associated Press, The Guardian, Sky News and Royal British Legion coverage. 7
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