![]() "So, on this special Remembrance Sunday where we mark 80 years since the Battle of Britain and 75 years since the end of the Second World War, let us say thanks to all those who have served and all those who continue to serve this great country." About 150 military personnel took part in the ceremony which was closed to the public for the first time (Picture: PA). Kate Middleton joined the Queen and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall on a balcony overlooking the Cenotaph this morning. Last year, the Queens grandson Prince Harry and his. Prince Philip, who retired from public duties last year, chose not to attend the service. Prince Charles will lay a wreath on her behalf as has been custom. In recent years, Prince Charles has laid a wreath on the Queens behalf at the Cenotaph memorial while she watches from the nearby balcony. 1 of 43 The Queen led the nation in a minute's silence from a balcony above the Cenotaph. "But in these difficult times, whenever we are in need of inspiration we can always look with pride, not only to our wartime generations or those who are currently serving our nation at home and abroad, but to all our servicemen and women who throughout this pandemic have stood side by side with our key workers in the battle against this virus. The palace said the Queen, 95, would view the service from the balcony of a Whitehall building as she has done in previous years. So let’s come together once again and remember those to whom we owe so much."Īlso speaking ahead of the service, Keir Starmer said: "2020 has been a year of struggle and sacrifice, and we know many challenges lie ahead. The Queen and members of the royal family paid their respects at the annual Remembrance Day Service at The Cenotaph in London on Sunday to all those who died in conflicts. ![]() ![]() ![]() He added: "And in times of trial, our tributes matter even more. "In this time of adversity, no virus can stop us from honouring their memory, particularly when we have just celebrated the 75th anniversary of victory in the Second World War." For Charles and Queen Consort Camilla, this meant replacing a photograph taken during an event at the Balmoral War Memorial in Scotland in May 2020 with an image of the couple at a 2009. MEGHAN Markle is seen attending the Remembrance Day service on a different balcony to The Queen and Kate Middleton. ![]()
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