King Charles has led the nation in two minutes of silence in remembrance of men and women who lost their lives serving in the two world wars or other conflicts. kraken4 Tens of thousands of veterans and civilians joined the King in paying their respects to the fallen at the annual National Service of Remembrance ceremony at the Cenotaph in central London. The King was joined by other members of the Royal Family including the Prince and Princess of Wales and political leaders. Events to mark Remembrance Sunday - observed on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day - are taking place around the country. The King laid the first wreath on behalf of the nation. Dressed in the Royal Navy uniform of the Admiral of the Fleet he saluted after stepping back from the Cenotaph. The King was followed by Queen Camilla’s equerry Major Ollie Plunket laying a wreath on her behalf as she is currently recovering from a chest infection. Prince William Prince Edward and Princess Anne followed then Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and the countrys other political leaders. kra2 https://kra18.org
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