Overview
- King Charles led the two-minute silence and laid the first wreath at the Cenotaph on Sunday during the National Service of Remembrance.
- Senior royals, including Prince William, and senior politicians took part in the wreath-laying and stood for the national silence.
- About 10,000 veterans from more than 300 armed forces and civilian organisations marched past the Cenotaph in the Royal British Legion’s March Past.
- Live coverage was carried by major broadcasters with accessible streams that included British Sign Language and audio-described commentary.
- Government briefings said roughly 6,500 UK personnel remain deployed overseas and speakers used the day to press for continued support for veterans and service families.