Remembrance Sunday: In pictures
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More than 10,000 veterans and thousands of civilians gathered at London's Cenotaph for the annual Remembrance Sunday service.
A two-minute silence was observed at 11:00 GMT, before wreaths were laid at the foot of the monument by the Royal Family, senior politicians and war veterans
The Queen laid the first floral tribute as she led the service in remembrance of service personnel who have died during conflicts. Similar events took place across the UK and abroad.
The Princess Royal, Duke of Cambridge and Prince Philip also laid wreaths.
The leaders of the UK's political parties and former prime ministers were present.
The beginning and end of the silence was marked with the firing of a round by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, using a 13-pounder World War One gun.
Other members of the Royal Family, including the Countess of Wessex (left) and Duchess of Cambridge, were also in attendance.
Veterans began their march past the Cenotaph after wreaths were also laid by politicians, military and emergency service chiefs and representatives of Commonwealth countries.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond joined soldiers of the 7th Armoured Brigade The Desert Rats at Camp Bastion in Afghanistan. The Duke of York also travelled to the base.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall are on a nine-day visit to India and attended a service in Mumbai.
Members of the public lined the streets in Bristol - just one of the many events across the UK.
Members of the armed forces and veterans gathered to commemorate and pay respect at locations in Scotland, including Fort William.
Veterans of the Armed Forces of Malta attended a service at the War Memorial cenotaph in Floriana, on the outskirts of Valletta, one of many ceremonies across the Commonwealth.
- Published23 October 2013
- Published23 October 2013
- Published23 October 2013