London: King Charles III will lead the nation in a solemn two-minute silence at the Cenotaph on November 9, during the annual Remembrance Sunday service, paying tribute to those who lost their lives in military service.
King Charles will be accompanied by members of the Royal Family and senior politicians, who will lay wreaths in memory of the fallen.
An estimated 10,000 armed forces veterans will participate in the Royal British Legion’s marchpast, including around 20 veterans from the Second World War, marking 80 years since the end of WWII.
At the going down of the sun and in the morning, We will remember them. pic.twitter.com/8joJmU1IcX
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 9, 2025
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer said that the occasion serves as a moment for the nation to honour “the extraordinary courage of our Armed Forces in the world wars and subsequent conflicts, whose service secured the freedoms we cherish today.” Reflecting on the anniversary of WWII, he paid tribute to “a generation who stood against tyranny and shaped our future.”
Starmer added that, “Such sacrifice deserves more than silence, which is why this government remains committed to supporting veterans, their families, and those who serve. Today, we remember, and we renew our promise to uphold the values they fought for.”
The two-minute silence will begin at 11 am, followed by the veterans’ march at 11:25 am, with thousands expected to line Whitehall to pay their respects.
Chief of the Defence Staff, Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton, remarked that, “From the Cenotaph in London to memorials in towns and villages across the UK, and wherever our Armed Forces serve around the world, we pause to remember their courage, their sacrifice, and their enduring legacy. We shall remember them.”
The commemorations follow the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at London’s Royal Albert Hall on November 8, attended by members of the Royal Family and Sir Keir Starmer. The event featured performances by Sir Rod Stewart, Sam Ryder, Keala Settle, the Central Band of the RAF, the RAF Squadronaires, and the Band of HM Royal Marines.
The festival was hosted by Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham, who performed We’ll Meet Again while sharing the story of her 109-year-old grandfather, Harry Waddingham, one of the UK’s oldest living veterans.
The Princess of Wales was seen wearing a black dress adorned with a handmade poppy crafted from silk, glass, and natural materials, paired with earrings that once belonged to the late Queen Elizabeth II. The Prince of Wales, however, was absent, representing the UK at the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.
King Charles, who became patron of the Royal British Legion last year, joined the audience in honouring the courage and sacrifice of servicemen and women, past and present, whose legacy continues to shape the nation.
MOST READ | Rockstar Hits Pause: GTA 6 pushed to November 2026
