Nation falls silent as King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday for first time as monarch 🔴 The new monarch laid his wreath of poppies – which incorporated a ribbon of racing colours in tribute to his late mother
The UK observed a two-minute silence at 11am to pay respects to the war dead – asThe laying of wreaths at the Cenotaph in London is considered one of the most important engagements in the royal calendar, withHundreds of veterans and members of the armed forces looked on as the new monarch laid his wreath of poppies – which incorporated a ribbon of racing colours in tribute to his late mother. A note bore the message: “In memory of the glorious dead.
It is the first time Charles has led the ceremony since he became King. He previously took on the duty as Prince of Wales in the absence of the late Queen, who missed the Remembrance Sunday service last year due to health issues.Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer laid wreaths alongside Cabinet members and other party leaders.
“As we fall silent together on Remembrance Sunday, we will honour the memories of the men and women we have lost and pay tribute to the brave soldiers of Ukraine as they continue their fight for freedom.” Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Sir Tony Radakin said there is a “special poignancy” to Remembrance Sunday this year.
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