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King Charles and more than 10,000 veterans mark Remembrance Sunday at Cenotaph
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More than 10,000 veterans joined King Charles, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and senior politicians at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday to honour Britain’s fallen. The event included a two-minute silence as the Last Post played, followed by the Royal British Legion’s march past the memorial.
Burnham and Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch laid wreaths, as did Nigel Farage, whose party became eligible after reaching six MPs. More than 300 Armed Forces and civilian organisations took part, with attendees ranging from young cadets to Second World War veterans. Senior Royals attended, while Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales watched from a Foreign Office balcony.
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In short
- More than 10,000 veterans gathered at the Cenotaph.
- Andy Burnham and Kemi Badenoch laid wreaths.
- Nigel Farage took part after Reform UK reached six MPs.
How this story developed
- 11 minutes ago Nigel Farage joined the wreath-laying after Reform UK reached the six-MP threshold, while more than 300 military and civilian organisations were represented at the annual service.
- 16 minutes ago More than 10,000 veterans gathered with King Charles, Prime Minister Andy Burnham and senior politicians at the Cenotaph, where the country observed a two-minute silence before the Royal British Legion’s march past.
- Daily Mail Remembrance Sunday live: Kate joins Queen Camilla in paying tribute to Britain's fallen heroes as King Charles and Prince William lead the nation in emotional memorial service at the Cenotaph
- GB News King Charles and more than 10,000 veterans mark Remembrance Sunday at Cenotaph
- Daily Mail Record number of prime ministers line up at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday after Burnham replaces Starmer in No10
Explained simply
Remembrance Sunday is held each year to remember members of the armed forces and civilians who died in wars and conflicts. The Cenotaph, a war memorial in central London, is the focus of the national ceremony, where wreaths are laid and a two-minute silence is observed.
The Royal British Legion, a charity that supports service members, veterans and their families, organises the march past the memorial. Veterans, serving personnel, political leaders and members of the Royal Family take part, reflecting the event’s place in Britain’s public act of remembrance.
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- GB NewsRightKing Charles and more than 10,000 veterans mark Remembrance Sunday at Cenotaph
- Daily MailRightRemembrance Sunday live: Kate joins Queen Camilla in paying tribute to Britain's fallen heroes as King Charles and Prince William lead the nation in emotional memorial service at the Cenotaph
- Daily MailRightRecord number of prime ministers line up at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday after Burnham replaces Starmer in No10
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Originally published by GB News as “Over 10,000 veterans join King and PM at Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday to pay tribute to Britain’s fallen heroes”.