The National Service of Remembrance is set to take place today at the Cenotaph in London, marking the end of the First World War. King Charles will lead the annual event, which occurs on the Sunday nearest to November 11, with wreaths laid by members of the Royal Family and senior politicians.
A two-minute silence will be observed at 11am across the UK, commencing with the first stroke of Big Ben and signalled by gunfire from the King’s Troop on Horse Guards Parade. The silence will conclude with the playing of The Last Post, a traditional bugle call used by the British Army.
Following the service, around 10,000 veterans and 800 armed forces personnel will march past the Cenotaph. The procession, involving over 300 organisations including active servicemen, veterans, cadets, health workers, and religious groups, will begin at 11:25am after the service ends.
The march route starts at the Cenotaph, proceeds towards Parliament Square, turns right along Great George Street, continues towards St James's Park, and turns right down Horse Guards Road. Participants will salute the Guards Memorial before concluding at Horse Guards Parade.
