The Queen has been joined by senior royals and the prime minister for a service of remembrance at Westminster Abbey this evening.
The Princes of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex made their way into the abbey shortly after 6pm following a day of tributes and services across Britain.
Prime Minister Theresa May is also present at the service which honours the countless soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
The Queen has been joined by senior royals and the prime minister for a service of remembrance at Westminster Abbey this evening
During a service this morning, the Queen, 92, had asked Prince Charles to once again take on her duties as she observed the service from a nearby balcony alongside the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall
Prince William and Kate Middleton arrive at an Armistice Service at Westminster Abbey. The Duchess of Cambridge cut an elegant figure in a bespoke emerald double breasted Catherine Walker jacket with contrast collar and cuffs, while William opted for a sharp navy suit with burgundy tie
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex arrive at Westminster Abbey. Meghan Markle’s growing bump was on show through her smart navy trouser suit. Harry, like his brother, donned a tailored navy single breasted suit with a slim navy and burgundy tie
Earlier today, appearing at her first Armistice service since becoming a fully-fledged royal, Meghan took on an ambassadorial role, standing next to Elke Büdenbender, partner of the German president
The Queen and Senior members of the Royal Family attend an Armistice Service at Westminster Abbey. Charles and Camilla make their way into the Abbey together following a day of tributes across Great Britain
Earlier, the Prince of Wales laid a wreath at a memorial service for the Welsh Guards on the centenary of the Armistice
Earlier in the day, in a historic act of reconciliation, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier laid a wreath during a poignant ceremony at the Cenotaph, marking the first time a German leader has ever taken part in the proceedings.
The Queen, 92, had asked Prince Charles to once again take on her duties as she observed the service from a nearby balcony alongside the Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Cornwall.
Fulfilling those duties, the Prince of Wales laid a wreath at a memorial service for the Welsh Guards on the centenary of the Armistice.
Meghan, 37, looked on solemnly from a balcony as her husband, the Duke of Sussex, and several other senior members of the royal family laid wreathes in central London.
Despite her new-found status, Meghan was positioned separately from the Queen and Kate and Camilla, both of whom are considered more senior family members.
Appearing at her first Armistice service since becoming a fully-fledged royal, she instead took on an ambassadorial role, standing next to Elke Büdenbender, partner of the German president.
Mr Steinmeier’s presence was a symbol of the friendship that exists between the two countries today, a representative of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport said.
The Duchess of Sussex (shown right) looked on solemnly from a different balcony as her husband, the Duke of Sussex, and several other senior members of the royal family laid wreathes in central London
The Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge were among those to join the queen on the balcony for the ceremony
In a historic act of reconciliation, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier (pictured) also laid a wreath, marking the first time that a German leader has ever taken part in the annual proceedings
The Duchess of Cambridge (left) and the Duchess of Sussex (right) stood alongside the Queen to watch the ceremony at the Cenotaph, as their husbands placed wreaths
The Prince of Wales led the rest of the nation in honouring the country’s war dead on Remembrance Sunday, taking the role historically held by his mother Queen Elizabeth for the second year in a row
Prince William, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph
Appearing at her first Armistice service since becoming a fully-fledged royal, she instead took on an ambassadorial role, standing next to Elke Büdenbender, partner of the German president
The Prince of Wales (pictured left) and Prime Minister Theresa May (shown right) were both present at the ceremony to lay down wreathes
Charles laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on behalf of his mother for the second year in a row while an equerry will lay a wreath on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh
The Prince of Wales has led the Royal Family’s tributes to the nation’s war dead on the centenary of the Armistice, as the Queen looked on from a nearby balcony
The duchess was was pictured singing along to God Save The Queen at the end of the ceremony from a balcony situated next to that of Her Majesty. She is pictured alongside Frau Elke Büdenbender, wife to the German President
Despite her new-found status, Meghan (shown right) was positioned separately from the Queen and Kate and Camilla, both of whom are considered more senior family members
The Duchess of Cambridge smiles as she joins the Queen and the Duchess of Cornwall on a balcony overlooking the ceremony
The Queen, 92, asked Prince Charles to once again take on her duties as she observed the service from a nearby balcony alongside other senior members of the royal family
Princess Anne, the only daughter of the Queen, salutes military veterans as they march past on Horse Guards Parade during a National Service of Remembrance
The Duchess of Cambridge (right) and the Duchess of Sussex (right), who watched the poignant proceedings at the Cenotaph for the first time in an official capacity from a separate balcony
The Prince of Wales lays a wreath at the Guards’ Memorial on Horse Guards Parade, London, on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War
French President Emmanuel Macron touches the knee of German Chancellor Angela Merkel as he walks past her during a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend the opening session of the Paris Peace Forum as part of the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day
The service on Sunday was also attended by soldiers past and present.
The Welsh Guards’ Regimental Adjutant, Colonel Tom Bonas, said it was a ‘huge privilege’ to be joined by Charles ‘with everything else he has got on today’.
He added: ‘We remain incredibly grateful to him for the time and energy that he spends with us. We are very lucky to have him as our colonel.’
Families of soldiers were also invited to the service, which was held in the Guards’ Chapel before the laying of the wreaths.
The prince also met bereaved families of military personnel.
Five life-sized bronze statues made out of captured cannons stand at the Guards’ Memorial in Horse Guards Parade, each representing different regiments.
Charles arrived at the memorial by car and stepped out wearing a pinstriped suit, overcoat and bowler hat.
He laid the wreath at the foot of the memorial before briefly pausing and looking up at the statues while the Welsh national anthem was played by a marching band.
Other senior royals including Prince William, Prince Harry and the Princess Royal also paid their respects at the Cenotaph as they laid a series of wreathes.
The Duke of Cambridge, the Duke of Sussex, the Duke of York, the Earl of Wessex, the Princess Royal, the Duke of Kent and Prince Michael of Kent all laid tributes to Britain’s veterans.
Later, the Duke of York arrived in Belfast to attend a service at St Anne’s Cathedral for the centenary of Armistice Day, a around 4pm.
The event is happening alongside services in Dublin, Glasgow and Cardiff for Armistice 100.
Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump joined French President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin at an Armistice Day ceremony in Paris, along with more than 60 other world leaders.
The world leaders were pictured standing side by side in the rain at the Arc de Triomphe to pay tribute to those who died in the First World War, 100 years to the day since the guns fell silent.
Back in London, Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also laid wreaths at the foot of the Whitehall memorial, along with Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable, Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt and Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow.
The traditional two minutes’ silence was held at 11am and was marked by the chiming of Big Ben – despite the ongoing renovations to the clock tower.
The 13.7 tonne bell has been silent since August 2017 since works began, except for ringing in New Year 2018.
It has been fitted with a custom-built electronic mechanism built to power the 200kg striking hammer to ensure it can still sound for important national events while the clockwork undergoes vital repairs.
The end of the silence was marked by cannon fire and The Last Post sounded by the Buglers of the Royal Marines before the wreaths were laid.
An hour later, war veterans, descendants and grateful members of the public marched through the streets of London as part of a ‘nation’s thank you’ to those who fought in the Great War.
More than 10,000 people from across the country joined together on the Mall and made their way around St James’ Park for Remembrance Sunday.
Among the oldest taking part in the march is private Donald Smith, 98, who joined current members of the Queen’s Own Highlanders, and Jeff Watkins, 97, who travelled from California in the United States to participate.
At the same time as the march, people were encouraged to ring bells around the world, to replicate the spontaneous outpouring of relief that took place in 1918.
As news of peace spread on Armistice Day, church bells, which had fallen silent across the UK during the First World War, rang out in celebration.
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright said: ‘On the centenary of the Armistice, we will come together as a nation to stand in silence and honour the fallen of all conflicts.
It is the first time since the Cenotaph was inaugurated in 1920 that a representative of the country has taken part in the UK’s national service of remembrance
Prime Minister Theresa May lays a wreath during the remembrance service, dressed in a black coat and matching black hat
The Queen viewed the service from the balcony of the nearby Foreign and Commonwealth Office, although Prince Philip was absent – one of the few times he has missed the occasion
Meghan, expecting her first child in the spring with Prince Harry, wore a single poppy to mark Britain’s war dead as she stood on the Foreign Office balcony
A flotilla of boats including the Royal barge, QRB Gloriana, the Havengore and traditional boats travel up the River Thames in front of Tower Bridge
Thousands of people gather ahead of the remembrance service at the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall, central London
A formal gun salute fires on Horse Guards Parade as part of a National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph this morning
Princess Anne salutes military personnel as they march past on Horse Guards Parade during a National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph this morning
‘Over the past four years, we have told the story of the First World War and the unique generation who served so bravely and made the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
‘Today, we will also give thanks for all those that returned and the peace they fought so hard for.’
Defence Secretary Gavin Williamson said: ‘To be at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday is a privilege and provides us with the opportunity for reflection along with millions of people in countries that continue to be strong allies.
‘The First World War touched communities across the globe and I commend all those who have helped us remember the First World War generation.
‘We will never forget them or the sacrifice of thousands of British and Commonwealth troops who have given their lives in other conflicts.’
Among the thousands paying their respects was Lieutenant Commander Sarah Bligh of the Royal Navy.
Prime ministers past and present pay their respects – but Corbyn’s hooded anorak is branded ‘scruffy’
Some of Britain’s biggest political figures over the past two decades were on hand to pay their respects at the Armistice this morning.
Current Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn were joined by former prime ministers David Cameron, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and John Major for the poignant ceremony in central London.
However Mr Corbyn’s coat caused outrage on social media as the leader of the opposition was spotted wearing a grey anorak, amid a sea of smart black overcoats.
The Labour leader laid a wreath at the Cenotaph in London today wearing a grey rain-jacket.
Scores of stunned viewers of the live coverage said they were ‘shocked’ at the politician’s choice of attire, with one man claiming he looked as though he was ‘going fishing’.
The criticism of Mr Corbyn was similar to that delivered in the Michael Foot ‘donkey jacket’ row in 1981.
Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn and Prime Minister Theresa May laid wreaths at the Cenotaph in a poignant ceremony today
Four former British prim ministers David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and John Major, from left, attend the Remembrance Sunday ceremony
Current Prime Minister Theresa May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn were joined by former prime ministers David Cameron, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and John Major for the poignant ceremony in central London
Mr Corbyn bowed his head after laying the wreath, and wore a poppy, yet scores of critics were angry about his jacket (pictured)
Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stands beside Michael Foot in 1981 – on the day he was accused of wearing a ‘donkey jacket’ to the Cenotaph
Trump and Putin in discussion as the ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe gets underway on Sunday morning in Paris, France
Russian President Vladimir Putin. Brigitte Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump attend Sunday’s ceremony
Trump smiles as Vladimir Putin arrives to take his place at the ceremony in Paris on Sunday morning, one of the biggest remembrance events to take place this weekend
More than 60 heads of state and government gathered – silent, sombre and reflective – for a ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the mute and powerful symbol of sacrifice to the millions who died from 1914 to 1918
US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump (left) during the ceremony, while French President Macron’s wife Brigitte speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (right)
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau greeted by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron as they arrive at the Elysee Palace for the remembrance ceremony in France
Mr Trump and his wife Melania arrive with umbrellas to attend the international ceremony for the Centenary of the WWI Armistice at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with US President Donald Trump shortly before the poignant service in France got underway
French police officers apprehend a topless protester who ran toward the motorcade of President Donald Trump, who was headed on the Champs Elysees
Brigitte Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, U.S. President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump, Morocco’s King Mohammed VI and his son Crown Prince Moulay in France
SNP leader in Westminster, Ian Blackford, former Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Britain’s opposition Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn, former Prime Minister Tony Blair and Prime Minister Theresa May next to the Cenotaph
The Prince of Wales (left), President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Prince Michael of Kent during the remembrance service
A Royal Guardsman leads instructions during the poignant remembrance service at the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall
Crowds gathered at the Cenotaph in London for services marking the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War
The Duke of Cambridge lays a wreath during the remembrance service at the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall this morning
The Royal Navy Submarine Service march towards the Cenotaph, in front of thousands of people who gathered to pay their respects this morning
Veterans and descendants of those who served attend the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial at the Cenotaph in London this morning
Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt (left) and former Prime Minister David Cameron walk through Downing Street on their way to the remembrance service at the Cenotaph this morning
The Duke of York (left) is greeted by the Northern Ireland Secretary of State Karen Bradley before a Service of Remembrance at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast
Chief Constable of the Police Service of Northern Ireland George Hamilton attends a Service of Remembrance at St Anne’s Cathedral in Belfast, on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice
She said it was her grandmother’s stories of the war that inspired her to join the forces.
‘The thought of it being 100 years is really poignant. I’ve got a photograph of my great grandfather taken 100 years ago to celebrate them all coming back from the war,’ she said.
‘It’s incredible to be here 100 years on.’
The ceremony will be followed by the annual Royal British Legion’s Veterans Parade.
Big Ben will sound again today at 12.30pm, joining bells across the country and the rest of the world – an event to echo the celebrations of November 11, 1918 as news of the Armistice spread.
In the afternoon, 10,000 members of the public – chosen by ballot – filed past the Cenotaph for ‘A Nation’s Thank You – The People’s Procession’.
Josh Marr, 18, is one of 100 National Citizen Service volunteers who marched.
Remember them: Poignant events held throughout Britain to mark the centenary of Armistice Day
Poignant events have taken place across the width and breadth of the UK as Britons pay their respects to those who gave their lives during the First World War.
Acts of Remembrance have taken place across Northern Ireland on the centenary of Armistice Day.
Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster and Irish Government minister Heather Humphreys laid wreaths at the cenotaph in Enniskillen.
Hundreds gathered in the narrow streets to watch a musical procession including a brass band and bagpipes before representatives of the four main churches in the town led a service.
Remembrance Sunday in the Co Fermanagh town has an added poignancy after a Provisional IRA bomb devastated the event in 1987.
Soldiers from the Royal Artillery man their 105mm light guns at Stonehenge in Wiltshire, as they fire 100 rounds before falling silent as the clock strikes 11am
Veterans and serving members of the armed forces gather to commemorate and pay respect to the sacrifice of service men and women who fought in the two World Wars and subsequent conflicts in Fort William, Scotland
A military pipe band marches on the Royal Mile for a ceremony at the City Chambers, Edinburgh, on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice
Soldiers from the Royal Artillery march in formation past the historic site of Stonehenge on a sunny morning in Wiltshire today
A piper at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire. Poignant events have taken place across the width and breadth of the UK as Britons pay their respects to those who gave their lives during the First World War
Piper Louise Marshall, wearing a special commemorative red tartan, plays Battle’s O’er, the traditional Scottish lament played at the end of battle, at dawn alongside the Forth Bridge at North Queensferry
People attend a remembrance service in Fort William in Scotland, where thousands of people in communities the length and breadth of the country observed a two-minute silence at 11am
People in Scotland have also fallen silent in an act of remembrance to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Thousands of people in communities the length and breadth of the country observed a two-minute silence at 11am in recognition of the centenary of the Armistice and those who have served and lost their lives in conflict.
Many did so as they attended ceremonies, parades and services, others pausing for reflection in locations such as railway stations – echoing acts of remembrance taking place across the UK on this day of commemmorations globally.
Following the period of quiet observation, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon laid a wreath at a ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance outside the city chambers in Edinburgh.
The Irish President-elect attended the Armistice Day centenary commemorations at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery on Sunday.
Michael D Higgins, and his wife Sabina, along with government representative Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan paid tribute to the memory of the Irish men and women who died in the First World War.
Over 47 countries were represented at the service, and officials laid wreaths at the Irish military plot, before The Last Post was played and the Irish flag returned to full mast.
A brass band during a parade through Enniskillen in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland, as part of the country’s Armistice events
The commemorative event at Blackpool, on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War
The 4th Regiment Royal Artillery at a special Remembrance Sunday service held at Sunderland’s war memorial where members of the armed forces and veterans paid their respects to mark the Armistice centenary
People attend a ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire, on the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which marked the end of the First World War
This graphic shows how Armistice Day will be commemorated in London and around the rest of the country throughout today
Veterans cross decked out in berets with war medals affixed to their chest make their way to the Cenotaph this morning
The traditional two minutes’ silence was held at 11am and was marked by the chiming of Big Ben – despite the ongoing renovations to the clock tower
Britain’s leader of the opposition Jeremy Corbyn lays a wreath during a National Service of Remembrance at The Cenotaph – wearing an anorak
Acts of Remembrance have taken place across Northern Ireland on the centenary of Armistice Day.
Democratic Unionist leader Arlene Foster and Irish Government minister Heather Humphreys laid wreaths at the cenotaph in Enniskillen.
Hundreds gathered in the narrow streets to watch a musical procession including a brass band and bagpipes before representatives of the four main churches in the town led a service.
Remembrance Sunday in the Co Fermanagh town has an added poignancy after a Provisional IRA bomb devastated the event in 1987.
The Irish President-elect attended the Armistice Day centenary commemorations at Dublin’s Glasnevin Cemetery on Sunday.
Michael D Higgins, and his wife Sabina, along with government representative Minister for Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht Josepha Madigan paid tribute to the memory of the Irish men and women who died in the First World War.
Over 47 countries were represented at the service, and officials laid wreaths at the Irish military plot, before The Last Post was played and the Irish flag returned to full mast.
Proud veterans and their descendants proudly march at Whitehall towards the Cenotaph, displaying poppies on their lapels
Donald Trump and his wife, first lady Melania Trump, watch on along with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the Arc de Triomphe this morning
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie walk through Downing Street ahead of the service at the Cenotaph
The Sydney Opera House is lit up with poppies marking the centenary of the end of the First World War as part of Armistice Day services
Phillip Skelton from the Highgate RSL Branch during Remembrance Day commemorations in Perth, Australia this morning
Cadets stand to attention during a Remembrance Day ceremony honouring members of the armed forces in Hong Kong
New Zealand Army howitzer cannons are fired during a 100 gun salute in a ceremony marking the anniversary in Wellington
More than 100 people gathered in the dark at Enniskillen Castle at 6am to hear the piper play When The Battle’s O’er, a traditional tune played after battle
A piper plays When the Battle’s O’er, a traditional Scottish lament played after a battle, during the 100th anniversary of the end of World War One, outside St Albans Cathedral, Hertfordshire
The Last Post was played on the bugle that sounded the charge of the 36th Ulster Division at the Battle of the Somme in 1916, before a two-minute silence was observed
Piper Darren Robinson of Killadeas Pipe Band plays during a dawn Armistice Day ceremony at Enniskillen Castle this morning
The Wilfred Owen poem Anthem For Doomed Youth was read before ministers from the four main churches in the town led prayers of reflection
Two war veterans aged 97 and 98 join up to 10,000 marchers for a people’s procession through London
War veterans, descendants and grateful members of the public have marched through the streets of London as part of a ‘nation’s thank you’ to those who fought in the Great War.
More than 10,000 people from across the country joined together on the Mall and made their way around St James’ Park for Remembrance Sunday.
Among the oldest taking part in the march is private Donald Smith, 98, who joined current members of the Queen’s Own Highlanders, and Jeff Watkins, 97, who travelled from California in the United States to participate.
At the same time as the march, people were encouraged to ring bells around the world, to replicate the spontaneous outpouring of relief that took place in 1918.
As news of peace spread on Armistice Day, church bells, which had fallen silent across the UK during the First World War, rang out in celebration.
War veterans, descendants and grateful members of the public have marched through the streets of London as part of a ‘nation’s thank you’ to those who fought in the Great War
More than 10,000 people from across the country joined together on the Mall and made their way around St James’ Park for Remembrance Sunday
Among the oldest taking part in the march is private Donald Smith, 98, who joined current members of the Queen’s Own Highlanders, and Jeff Watkins, 97, who travelled from California in the United States to participate
At the same time as the march, people were encouraged to ring bells around the world, to replicate the spontaneous outpouring of relief that took place in 1918
Joseph Laws, pictured with Navy veteran Albert Neal at the Cenotaph. Send your own remembrance photographs to pictures@dailymail.co.uk
People in Scotland have also fallen silent in an act of remembrance to mark 100 years since the end of the First World War.
Thousands of people in communities the length and breadth of the country observed a two-minute silence at 11am in recognition of the centenary of the Armistice and those who have served and lost their lives in conflict.
Many did so as they attended ceremonies, parades and services, others pausing for reflection in locations such as railway stations – echoing acts of remembrance taking place across the UK on this day of commemorations globally.
The Queen’s representative, the Lord-Lieutenant for County Fermanagh, Viscount Brookeborough, addressing Presbyterian Church minister Rev David Cupples, Monsignor Peter O’Reilly, Methodist Reverend Lorna Dreaning and Church of Ireland The Very Reverend Kenneth Robert James Hall
A lone piper plays during a service of remembrance for those killed in war, is held at 6am outside Manchester Cathedral
Piper Craig Davison (left) plays the traditional Scottish lament When The Battle’s O’er alongside his son, Jack and daughter Georgina at St Giles’ Church, in Mountnessing, Essex
A silhouette of a First World War Tommy is projected onto Warwick Castle overnight as part of the There But Not There campaign
The same projection was seen on landmarks throughout the country overnight, including HMS Belfast on the River Thames in London
The Tate Modern in Southbank features a similar projection in a poignant reminder of the sacrifice made during the First World War
The memorial (shown on Edinburgh Castle) aims to commemorate those who served, educate others about their sacrifice and heal others who suffer from Post Traumatic Stress disorder
Following the period of quiet observation, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon laid a wreath at a ceremony at the Stone of Remembrance outside the city chambers in Edinburgh.
She did so after 11 rounds were fired from Edinburgh Castle, with the guns then falling silent.
Of the 700,000 Scots who joined the forces, more than 100,000 died during the First World War.
Nearly every village, city and town in Scotland has some form of memorial displaying the names of their war dead.
The Plymouth University student said the group are representing ‘the young people of today, the young people of the future and the young people of 100 years ago’.
His great grandfather fought in Ypres in France.
He said: ‘My dad was saying he never spoke about the war, he wouldn’t want to at all because it was obviously something that really affected him.
‘It’s something I have always found really interesting, how can something affect you so badly that you would never want to talk about it?
‘It’s an experience that we as young people and general citizens now do not come close to feeling.’
A series of events have been planned to mark the special anniversary of the end of the Great War, including a procession of 10,000 people past the Cenotaph.
The day will conclude with a service of thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey.
A portrait of soldier and poet Wilfred Owen is among those that have been carved into the sand in a poignant tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their lives during the First World War
A sand drawing on Ayr Beach of Second Lieutenant Walter Tull, who was Britain’s second black professional footballer who had signed up with Rangers, and the first black officer in the British Army
A sand drawing on Ayr Beach of Second Lieutenant Walter Tull, who was Britain’s second black professional footballer who had signed up with Rangers, and the first black officer in the British Army
The Royals remember: The Queen wears FIVE poppies as she is joined by Kate and William for the Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall (but who put Harry and Meghan in the cheap seats?)
Their poppies came in all shapes and sizes, strikingly displayed on sombre dark evening wear, but the message was the same: They Shall Not Be Forgotten.
When the Queen joined other Royals to pay tribute to The Fallen at last night’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, Her Majesty’s cluster of no fewer than five poppies fastened in a brooch was certainly the biggest.
One theory is that she wears one poppy for each branch of the services: Navy, Army and Air Force, plus one each to represent Civil Defence and women.
Whatever the reason, Her Majesty’s tribute was certainly difficult to miss.
The Duchess of Cambridge, meanwhile, limited herself to three paper poppies fastened in place by her brooch, wearing her poppies on her right breast instead of the traditional left, to be close to the heart.
Queen Elizabeth II with Princess Anne, Princess Royal, Prince Michael of Kent, Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex and Prince Charles, Prince of Wales attend the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall
Meghan arrives at the event (left), as does The Duchess of Cambridge (right), who limited herself to three paper poppies fastened in place by her brooch, wearing her poppies on her right breast instead of the traditional left, to be close to the heart
A large procession salutes in the arena during the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall last night, as members of the royal family watch on
Who put Harry and Meghan in the cheap seats?
Several members of the Royal family attended the Royal Albert Hall tonight to pay tribute to the British victims of WWI.
Among them were the Queen, Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
Prince Harry and the Duchess of Sussex were also in attendance but, for some reason, they were both seated at the back of the box, far away from the front row.
Shots of the royal box showed the Queen, Prince Charles and the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge sitting close together while Harry and Meghan were almost out of view in the far corner.
At the Albert Hall were, from left, the Duchess and Duke of Cambridge, Tim Laurence, Princess Anne, Prince Michael of Kent, the Queen, an unknown guest, the Duke of Kent, Prince Charles, Prince Edward and the Countess Of Wessex, the Duchess of Cornwall, Prince Andrew, and the Duchess and Duke of Sussex. In the next box are Theresa and Philip May
The reason was probably because her asymmetric dress was revealingly cut on the left-hand side, with no space for a poppy.
The Duchess of Sussex made do with a far more modest poppy enamel pin and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, chose a £29.99 Women of the First World War Brooch, issued by the Royal British Legion, which has proved so popular that it has sold out this year.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex’s brooch didn’t appear to be in this year’s poppy range, suggesting that she may have recycled one she had already.
The male members of the Royal Family, including Princes William and Harry, contented themselves with one simple paper poppy each adorning their military medals.
The annual Festival of Remembrance in London, which commemorates the war dead, included performances from Sir Tom Jones, Sir Bryn Terfel and Sheridan Smith and was presented by the BBC’s Huw Edwards.
The Royal Family stood as thousands of audience members attending the event held aloft photographs of family members who took part in the First World War.
A national service will take place later at Westminster Abbey.
Members of the audience held up images of relatives who died in war in a poignant segment of last night’s remembrance service at the Royal Albert Hall
Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend the Royal British Legion Festival tonight
Meghan arrives at the event (left), as does The Duchess of Cambridge (right), who limited herself to three paper poppies fastened in place by her brooch, wearing her poppies on her right breast instead of the traditional left, to be close to the heart
The royal family stand in applause as the show begins. Charles reads the event programme, which is produced by the event organisers, the Royal British Legion