Overview
- Charles laid the first wreath after the 11am two-minute silence in Whitehall, with the Prince of Wales following in the ceremony.
- About 10,000 veterans took part in the Royal British Legion’s march-past, including roughly 20 from the Second World War era.
- Prince William returned from Brazil and joined the Cenotaph service to lay a wreath alongside senior political and military leaders.
- Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales viewed the proceedings from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office balcony.
- The night before, 12-year-old Prince George made his debut at the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, which featured performances including Rod Stewart.