The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
The wreath laid by King Charles III was of a different design to the one laid by Queen Elizabeth. This wreath had a design of red poppies on black leaves, with additions as a tribute to Elizabeth II and George VI.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
Britain’s Camilla, the Queen Consort and Kate, Princess of Wales attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony from the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
Britain’s Prince William attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London. On Remembrance Day, tribute was also paid to his great-grandfather, King George V, and his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, in an emotional gesture.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
The memory of Queen Elizabeth II has been present at all times, as this was an act whose first offering was made when she was a princess, in 1945, and which she had only missed on seven occasions. In the picture, from left, British Labour Party leader Keir Starmer, former British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, former British Prime Minister Theresa May and British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
This year’s Remembrance Day remembers Elizabeth II as patron of the Royal British Legion and Commander-in-Chief of the British Armed Forces, with the most years of service. From left, Cherie Blair, wife of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair, left, Akshata Murty, wife of current British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Hugh O’Leary, husband of former British Prime Minister Liz Truss and Philip May, husband of former British Prime Minister Theresa May attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
In addition to the authorities, some 10,000 citizens also gathered in the streets to take part in this historic day which ended with ‘God save the king’. In the picture, Britain’s Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt, center, attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
At eleven o’clock in the morning (London time) two minutes of silence were observed and then King Charles III laid the flowers for the deceased, also paying tribute to his late mother and his grandfather, King George VI. It was a moment in which he could not avoid tears.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
Some 10,000 veterans of the Royal British Legion took part in this historic day’s military parade representing the Armed Forces and various civilian organisations. In the picture, British Home Secretary Suella Braverman attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Day commemorates the end of the First World War and pays tribute to the soldiers who fell in combat. In the picture, former British Prime Ministers, from left, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, and David Cameron attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
Remembrance Day this year commemorates Elizabeth II’s 70 years of service and dedication during her reign, as well as the service and sacrifice of men and women and the 40th anniversary of the Falklands War. In the picture, former British Prime Ministers Liz Truss and Boris Johnson attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
Camilla and Kate were again dressed in mourning as befits a solemn ceremony such as Remembrance Day. Kate Middleton wore a midi skirt and jacket whose lapel featured three red poppies.
The absence of Elizabeth II marks Remembrance Sunday
Britain’s Prime Minister Rishi Sunak lays a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in London.