Royal Family honored the fallen on Remembrance Sunday
King Charles led the memorial ceremony at the Cenotaph in London to honor British veterans and fallen soldiers.
On November 9, 2025, King Charles III led the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London. The ceremony, which honors British and Commonwealth soldiers who have fallen in war, gathered thousands of veterans, bereaved families and spectators.
King Charles laid the first wreath on behalf of the nation, followed by other members of the royal family and political leaders. Prince William, Prince Edward and Princess Anne all participated in the ceremony and laid wreaths.
King Charles lays wreath at the Cenotaph. Photo: Reuters/BBC
Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine watched the ceremony from a balcony at the Foreign Office, along with other female members of the royal family. Princess Catherine, who is now back to full activity after her cancer treatment, was dressed in black with three poppy brooches.
Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine on the balcony. Photo: PA Media/BBC
The ceremony began with two minutes of silence at 11:00, marked by cannon fire from Horse Guards Parade. This was followed by a service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
King Charles, who himself served in the Royal Navy, has always shown deep respect for veterans and the armed forces. This year there was special attention on veterans from more recent conflicts, including Afghanistan.
World War II veterans at the Cenotaph. Photo: PA Media/BBC
After the ceremony at the Cenotaph, thousands of veterans marched past the monument, cheered by the crowds that had gathered along the route. Many wore medals and uniforms from their time in service.
Remembrance Sunday is one of the most important annual ceremonies in the British calendar and demonstrates the nation's gratitude to those who have sacrificed everything for the country.
King Charles lays wreath at the Cenotaph. Photo: Reuters/BBC
Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine watched the ceremony from a balcony at the Foreign Office, along with other female members of the royal family. Princess Catherine, who is now back to full activity after her cancer treatment, was dressed in black with three poppy brooches.
Queen Camilla and Princess Catherine on the balcony. Photo: PA Media/BBC
The ceremony began with two minutes of silence at 11:00, marked by cannon fire from Horse Guards Parade. This was followed by a service led by the Archbishop of Canterbury.
King Charles, who himself served in the Royal Navy, has always shown deep respect for veterans and the armed forces. This year there was special attention on veterans from more recent conflicts, including Afghanistan.
World War II veterans at the Cenotaph. Photo: PA Media/BBC
After the ceremony at the Cenotaph, thousands of veterans marched past the monument, cheered by the crowds that had gathered along the route. Many wore medals and uniforms from their time in service.
Remembrance Sunday is one of the most important annual ceremonies in the British calendar and demonstrates the nation's gratitude to those who have sacrificed everything for the country.