Prince George did not attend this year's Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, despite appearing alongside the Princess of Wales at the event last year.
The 13-year-old prince, who started at Eton in September, made his debut at the event last year as his father, the Prince of Wales, was unable to attend. William had just returned from Brazil for his Earthshot Prize awards and COP30 climate change summit earlier that day, leaving the second in line to the throne to stand in for him.
Royal Attendees at This Year's Event
Tonight, the King and Queen were joined by the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and her husband Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.
Festival Highlights and Tributes
The annual Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance is dedicated to all those who have served and given their lives in the service of their country. Through powerful personal stories, the event reflects on the experiences of those whose lives have been shaped by conflict.
This year's festival was hosted by journalist Clive Myrie, with performers including Alfie Boe, Tom Odell and military bands. It marked significant anniversaries of operations in Bosnia, the end of the Gulf War and the Iraq War, and placed the places of remembrance at its heart, exploring how the places we associate with those we have lost can hold profound personal meaning.
From national memorials and familiar landmarks to gardens, football pitches and quiet corners of everyday life, people from across the UK shared the places where they remember and feel close to loved ones who are no longer with them. Those who served gave moving addresses on stage, alongside those who lost loved ones and the families who continue to live with the impact of military service.
As is tradition, the festival ended with a two-minute silence as poppies fell in a tribute to all those who have served and sacrificed. The audience then sang God Save the King, followed by three cheers.
Remembrance Sunday Plans
Today, the King will lead the nation in a two-minute silence at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are understood to be marking Remembrance weekend privately.
