![]() ![]() King Charles marks first Mother's Day without The Queen by sharing childhood photo - as Queen Consort shows support those mourning parents 'This is my first happy Mother's Day in 6 years': Lottie Tomlinson shares a heartfelt post with baby son Lucky as she reflects on mum Johannah's tragic death Rita Ora puts on a leggy display in a mauve checked minidress as she sprawls out on yacht before Dubai gig Patrick's Day by drinking pints and shots during a pub crawl 'Not Kim K in her Baby Guinness era!' Kardashian shocks locals as she celebrates St. 'He looks ready to fight Tyson Fury!': Andi Peters, 52, sends Saturday Night Takeaway viewers into a frenzy with his VERY muscular physique Big Ben rang eleven times to mark the beginning of the two minutes of silence, and a sombre hush fell over the crowd.Īfter the two minutes of prayer and reflection had ended, in an emotional tribute to those killed during the wars of the last century, members of the military played the Last Post. In a moving ceremony on Friday, the late Queen and her commitment to war veterans was remembered in an evening attended by members of the royal family including the Prince and Princess of Wales and Princess Anne.Īt around 10:40am, the march past the Cenotaph paused temporarily while Scottish members of the UK's armed forces, the Fourth Battalion of Highlanders, played the bagpipes, accompanied by drums.Īt 10.58am, the military parade was brought to attention as King Charles III arrived. Meanwhile Big Ben chimed eleven times at 11am, as it returned to service after years of maintenance and repair.Īs Charles led the nation at the Cenotaph for the first time as King, the service was likely a poignant moment for the Royal Family. Sir Keir Starmer looks solemnly at the other wreaths as he steps forward to lay his down on behalf of the Labour Party Today King Charles placed a new poppy wreath incorporating a ribbon of his racing colours, with the design a tribute to the ones used by both his late mother and his grandfather George VI. While another showed Duchess of Gloucester, Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, and Sophie, Countess of Wessex on a balcony overlooking the service. The snaps included The Earl of Wessex who took the salute at the Remembrance Sunday march, which was made up of 10,000 veterans. 'A tradition of every Remembrance Sunday is the March Past of 10,000 Veterans - this year The Earl of Wessex took the salute.' 'A wreath was laid on behalf of The Queen Consort, who joined The Princess of Wales, The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, The Duke of Kent, Princess Alexandra and Sir Tim Laurence to watch the service from the balcony. The post read: 'On #RemembranceSunday, members of The Royal Family attended the National Service of Remembrance, with The King, The Prince of Wales, The Earl of Wessex and The Princess Royal laying wreaths at the Cenotaph. The Royal Family Instagram account shared another update from the days touching events which was accompanied by a slew of moving snaps from the service. The post read: ‘At the #RemembranceSunday Service this morning, remembering all those who have served and continue to serve our nation and the Commonwealth. ![]() The wreath, bearing the colours of the Prince of Wales, also wore a brand-new ribbon in Welsh red. ![]() This was the wreath previously laid by his father. While another snap showed The Prince of Wales laying his wreath, complete with the feathers of the heir apparent. This tradition was started by King George V in 1920, who unveiled the Cenotaph, and has been continued by every Monarch since.' While she had initially planned on traveling into London from Windsor for official engagements and necessary events, it seems less likely now.The post read: 'A Wreath is laid at the Cenotaph by His Majesty The King. Queen Elizabeth is expected to remain at Windsor Castle, where she’s in residence with Prince Philip for the foreseeable future future. Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty ImagesĮngland is now under lockdown through December 2 all non-essential businesses have been ordered to close, and people are under stay-at-home orders, though schools are remaining open. The senior royals traditionally attend a number of official events leading up to Remembrance Day services. She then traveled back to Windsor Castle later that day. Queen Elizabeth was received at the Great West Door of Westminster Abbey by the Dean of Westminster, and commemorated the 100-year anniversary of the burial of the Unknown Warrior. The Queen’s short trip into London was confirmed in the Buckingham Palace court circular, per the Sunday Times. Subscribe to Observer’s Royals Newsletter ![]()
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