King Charles led the nation in a two-minute silence on Remembrance Sunday to honour those who have died in conflict at a ceremony in central London attended by thousands of veterans.

Charles took centre stage and laid the first wreath at the Cenotaph in recognition of the fallen from conflicts dating back to the First World War , and was followed by the Prince of Wales.

Wearing a field marshal uniform complete with a greatcoat, cap and sword, the King saluted as he stepped back from the monument in Whitehall.

King Charles and the Princess Royal during the Remembrance Sunday service (PA)

His wreath closely resembled one produced for King George VI, with 41 paper poppy petals mounted on an arrangement of black leaves.

His son William, wearing the uniform of a lieutenant colonel of the Household Cavalry with a black cloak and sword, also saluted after laying his wreath.

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