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Remembrance Day: Procession of 10,000 to pay their respects Remembrance Day: Procession of 10,000 to follow two-minute silence
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Millions of people have fallen silent to remember those killed and wounded in conflict, as the nation marks 100 years since Armistice Day.Millions of people have fallen silent to remember those killed and wounded in conflict, as the nation marks 100 years since Armistice Day.
The two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT commemorated the end of World War One on the 11th hour of 11 November 1918.The two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT commemorated the end of World War One on the 11th hour of 11 November 1918.
Prince Charles has laid a wreath on behalf of the Queen and a procession of 10,000 people to the Cenotaph will honour those who died in WW1.Prince Charles has laid a wreath on behalf of the Queen and a procession of 10,000 people to the Cenotaph will honour those who died in WW1.
PM Theresa May said those who fought in the war had made "immense sacrifices".PM Theresa May said those who fought in the war had made "immense sacrifices".
The Queen observed the silence in Whitehall from the balcony of the nearby Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The Queen observed the silence in Whitehall from the balcony of the nearby Foreign and Commonwealth Office. The Duke of Edinburgh, however, was absent.
Prince Charles was followed in laying a wreath by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a symbol of the peace that now exists between the two countries.Prince Charles was followed in laying a wreath by German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in a symbol of the peace that now exists between the two countries.
The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, Mrs May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn followed suit. The Duke of Cambridge and the Duke of Sussex, Mrs May and Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn also laid wreaths.
Special events have also been held around the world to honour those who died.Special events have also been held around the world to honour those who died.
Services of remembrance are also being held at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Glasgow Cathedral, St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast and Westminster Abbey in London.Services of remembrance are also being held at Llandaff Cathedral in Cardiff, Glasgow Cathedral, St Anne's Cathedral in Belfast and Westminster Abbey in London.
The day's events started at 06:00 GMT with pipers across Britain playing the Scottish lament "Battle's O'er".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.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.
Big Ben's renovations were paused ahead of Armistice Day to allow the bell to chime before and after the traditional two minutes of silence at 11:00. Big Ben's renovations were paused ahead of Armistice Day to allow the bell to chime before and after the traditional two minutes of silence.
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.
Emma Silk, 47, from Wiltshire, says she is proud and emotional to be walking in the parade later. Emma Silk, 47, from Wiltshire, told the BBC she was proud and emotional to be walking in the parade.
"I feel like I've got a Willy Wonka golden ticket to be part of the parade," she tells the BBC. "I want to honour the memory of my grandfather - what he did for our freedom," she said.
Her grandfather lied about his age to join the war in 1917.Her grandfather lied about his age to join the war in 1917.
In France, where many of the battles of the Western Front were fought, 70 world leaders have also gathered for a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron. Helen Wightman, 67, from Surrey, is in London for the parade with her younger sister, Julie Jones, 53, from Wigan, to remember their grandfather, Charles Izzard.
"I've got six grandchildren and think its important that we remember if it was not for them, we would not have the freedom that we have today," said Helen.
They are wearing his medals but details of his experience are hazy. Julie did try to interview him once for a school project but he got too upset."So many men died, he thought he was one of the very lucky ones," says Helen.
At the sceneAt the scene
By Marie Jackson, BBC NewsBy Marie Jackson, BBC News
The Mall is now packed with people proud to remember the part their families played in the war.The Mall is now packed with people proud to remember the part their families played in the war.
Dressed in the sombre, dark clothes of remembrance, many wear an ancestor's solitary medal, others row upon row, alongside their poppies.Dressed in the sombre, dark clothes of remembrance, many wear an ancestor's solitary medal, others row upon row, alongside their poppies.
They carry wreaths with carefully crafted messages of thanks and speak of their pride in their grandfathers, great-grandfathers and great uncles.They carry wreaths with carefully crafted messages of thanks and speak of their pride in their grandfathers, great-grandfathers and great uncles.
It's already been a morning of emotions - pinning on the medals, sharing their stories - but the parade will be when the tears are shed.It's already been a morning of emotions - pinning on the medals, sharing their stories - but the parade will be when the tears are shed.
On the eve of Armistice Day, the Queen and senior royals attended a remembrance concert at the Royal Albert Hall. In France, where many of the battles of the Western Front were fought, 70 world leaders gathered for a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron.
The dukes and duchesses of Cambridge and Sussex, and Prime Minister Theresa May were among the audience at the annual Festival of Remembrance. In a speech, Mr Macron urged the assembled world leaders to come together in a joint "fight for peace".
"Let us build our hopes rather than playing our fears against each other," he said, describing patriotism as "the exact opposite of nationalism".
On the eve of Armistice Day, the Queen and senior royals attended the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall.
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 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.
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".
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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.
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