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Remembrance Day: Procession of 10,000 to pay their respects Remembrance Day: Procession of 10,000 to pay their respects
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A procession of 10,000 people to the Cenotaph in central London will give "a nation's thank you" to those who laid down their lives in World War One.A procession of 10,000 people to the Cenotaph in central London will give "a nation's thank you" to those who laid down their lives in World War One.
Members of the public chosen by ballot will pay their respects at the memorial while the Prince of Wales will lay a wreath on behalf of the Queen.Members of the public chosen by ballot will pay their respects at the memorial while the Prince of Wales will lay a wreath on behalf of the Queen.
It marks 100 years since Armistice Day, when WW1 officially ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.It marks 100 years since Armistice Day, when WW1 officially ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.
A series of a special events across the country are honouring those who died. Special events being held around the world to honour those who died.
The day's events started at 06:00 with pipers across Britain playing the Scottish lament "Battle's O'er". Later: The day's events started at 06:00 GMT with pipers across Britain playing the Scottish lament "Battle's O'er".
At 08:30, portraits of casualties of the war appeared on beaches around the country as part of an event created by film director Danny Boyle.
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Renovations of Big Ben have been paused so the bell can chime before and after the traditional two minutes of silence at 11:00.Renovations of Big Ben have been paused so the bell can chime before and after the traditional two minutes of silence at 11:00.
At 19:00, starting at Westminster Abbey, more than 1,000 beacons will be lit across the UK. The lights are intended to symbolise the end of the darkness of war and a return to the lightness of peace.At 19:00, starting at Westminster Abbey, more than 1,000 beacons will be lit across the UK. The lights are intended to symbolise the end of the darkness of war and a return to the lightness of peace.
In France, where many of the battles of the Western Front were fought, 70 world leaders are gathering.In France, where many of the battles of the Western Front were fought, 70 world leaders are gathering.
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet them for a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.French President Emmanuel Macron will meet them for a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.
At the sceneAt the scene
By Marie Jackson, BBC NewsBy Marie Jackson, BBC News
The torrential rain that soaked London through the night has thankfully stopped.The torrential rain that soaked London through the night has thankfully stopped.
The puddle-strewn Mall is warming up as organisers and volunteers prepare the area for the thousands of people who will pack it out later today. The puddle-strewn Mall is warming up as organisers and volunteers prepare the area for the thousands of people who will pack it out later.
Helpers, still wearing their raincoats, stack piles of water bottles in the centre of the Mall.Helpers, still wearing their raincoats, stack piles of water bottles in the centre of the Mall.
Police vans and cars line the side streets as officers huddle in groups and a helicopter circles above.Police vans and cars line the side streets as officers huddle in groups and a helicopter circles above.
A steady trickle of descendants wearing red poppies and passed-down war medals, are beginning to arrive. Descendants, wearing red poppies and passed-down war medals, are beginning to arrive in a steady trickle.
On the eve of Armistice Day, the Queen and senior royals attended a remembrance concert at the Royal Albert Hall.On the eve of Armistice Day, the Queen and senior royals attended a remembrance concert at the Royal Albert Hall.
The dukes and duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex, and Prime Minister Theresa May were among the audience at the annual Festival of Remembrance.The dukes and duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex, and Prime Minister Theresa May were among the audience at the annual Festival of Remembrance.
The royals stood as thousands of people in the audience held up photos of World War One soldiers - including Mrs May and husband Philip who held pictures of two of her ancestors.The royals stood as thousands of people in the audience held up photos of World War One soldiers - including Mrs May and husband Philip who held pictures of two of her ancestors.
Poppies fell from the ceiling of the iconic venue, after the Last Post was played. Poppies fell from the ceiling of the venue, after the Last Post was played.
A candlelit vigil was also held on the eve of Remembrance Sunday at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.A candlelit vigil was also held on the eve of Remembrance Sunday at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.
Among President Macron's guests in Paris is US President Donald Trump, who was criticised on Saturday for cancelling his trip to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, due to scheduling conflicts and bad weather. Among President Macron's guests in Paris is US President Donald Trump, who was criticised on Saturday for cancelling his trip to the Aisne-Marne American Cemetery and Memorial, with the White House blaming "scheduling and logistical difficulties caused by the weather".
Sir Nicholas Soames, a Conservative MP and grandson of wartime leader Winston Churchill, branded him "inadequate".Sir Nicholas Soames, a Conservative MP and grandson of wartime leader Winston Churchill, branded him "inadequate".
The Armistice 100 years onThe Armistice 100 years on
Long read: The forgotten female soldier on the forgotten frontlineLong read: The forgotten female soldier on the forgotten frontline
Video: War footage brought alive in colourVideo: War footage brought alive in colour
Interactive: What would you have done between 1914 and 1918?Interactive: What would you have done between 1914 and 1918?
Living history: Why 'indecent' Armistice Day parties endedLiving history: Why 'indecent' Armistice Day parties ended
Armistice Day, 1918Armistice Day, 1918
Armistice Day falls each year on 11 November to mark the day in 1918 when the fighting in World War One was stopped.Armistice Day falls each year on 11 November to mark the day in 1918 when the fighting in World War One was stopped.
The Allies and Germany signed an armistice in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiegne in France at 05:00. Six hours later, at 11:00, the conflict ceased.The Allies and Germany signed an armistice in a railway carriage in the Forest of Compiegne in France at 05:00. Six hours later, at 11:00, the conflict ceased.
King George V announced that a two-minute silence would be observed in 1919, four days before the first anniversary of Armistice Day. The silence continues to be observed every year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.King George V announced that a two-minute silence would be observed in 1919, four days before the first anniversary of Armistice Day. The silence continues to be observed every year on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month.