King lays first wreath as Kate and William pay respects on Remembrance Sunday

King Charles was the first to place a wreath as thousands of people came together in central London to honor those who lost their lives in war on Remembrance Sunday.

Prince William and Princess Kate were also involved, with Kate making her first back-to-back public appearances since last December.

A large crowd gathered along Whitehall, with numerous individuals sporting poppies on a chilly, cloudy morning in Westminster.

The serious ceremony came after a two-minute silence that was held in the center of Whitehall, as well as at war memorials in various villages, towns, and cities throughout the nation.

Members of the royal family at the event in London.

Current and former military members gather for the yearly Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph.

The Prince of Wales participated in the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph in London.

The Princess of Wales (on the left) and the Duchess of Edinburgh.

On Saturday evening, Kate was with Charles and the Prince of Wales at the Royal British Legion's Festival of Remembrance held at the Royal Albert Hall. However, the Queen was not present at the event as she is currently recovering from a chest infection.

Amidst the throngs gathered along the barriers on Whitehall, some military veterans proudly displayed their medals, while others stood close by, getting ready to participate in the Royal British Legion’s parade past the memorial.

A shot fired by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery at the nearby Horse Guards Parade announced the beginning of two minutes of silence, interrupted only by the sounds of traffic in London. Another loud blast signaled the conclusion of this moment of reflection.

The King placed a wreath on behalf of the country after the Royal Marines buglers performed the Last Post. Following him, the Prince of Wales, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Princess Royal also laid their wreaths, along with Major Ollie Plunket, the Queen’s equerry, who placed her wreath as well.

Charles was dressed in military attire, just like the other royal family members. After placing his wreath, he gave a salute while wearing a long coat over his Admiral of the Fleet uniform, with a sword at his side.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer places a memorial wreath.

The Lord Mayor of London is set to engage in the upcoming events.

Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch stand out compared to Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak.

His wreath looked very much like the floral tribute created for his grandfather, King George VI. It had 41 open-style poppy petals made from connected fabric, set against black leaves, which is a traditional feature for a royal wreath. It was adorned with a ribbon in the colors of the King’s racing silk: bright red, purple, and gold.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer honored those who have passed away by laying a floral tribute on behalf of the Government. He was joined in this gesture by Kemi Badenoch, the new leader of the Conservative Party, along with other party leaders, prominent Cabinet members, military leaders, and high commissioners.

Gathered near the Cenotaph were an extraordinary eight former prime ministers: Sir John Major, Sir Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, Lord Cameron, Baroness May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, and Rishi Sunak.

Observing from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building were Kate and the Duchess of Edinburgh. In a nearby balcony, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence was alongside the Duke of Kent, while the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester shared another balcony together.

A military band is also playing music while marching at the end of the central London street near Parliament Square.

Nigel Farage, the leader of the Reform UK party, is seen on a balcony.

Veterans are supported in wheelchairs at the Horse Guards Parade.

The Lord Mayor of Belfast, Micky Murray, places a wreath at the Remembrance Sunday ceremony held at Belfast City Hall.

The veteran parade organized by the Royal British Legion will feature 10,000 former service members, showcasing representatives from 326 various military and civilian groups as they march by the Cenotaph.

This year, we are commemorating the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings during World War II, as well as the 25th anniversary of the conclusion of the conflict in Kosovo.

This year celebrates both the 75th year of NATO and the 120th year of the Entente Cordiale, which signifies the partnership between the UK and France.

Over 800 members from the navy, army, and air force will be on duty this Remembrance Sunday, paying tribute to their respective units at the Cenotaph and at memorial services held at Westminster Abbey and Westminster Cathedral.