In pictures: Britain marks Remembrance Sunday

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"We will remember" was the message across the UK as people honoured the millions who died in combat. At St George's Hall in Liverpool, poppies were thrown in tribute.

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As part of the commemorations, a parade of soldiers made its way through Bristol city centre.

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Prince Charles laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on Whitehall on behalf of the Queen. He was joined by Princes Harry, William and Andrew at the ceremony, who both served in the armed forces.

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It was the first time Her Majesty marked Remembrance Day from the balcony of the Foreign Office. She was alongside her husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Duchess of Cornwall.

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The royals watched a parade of veterans who gathered to honour comrades and family members.

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A traditional gun salute marked the end of the two-minute silence in London, before the Last Post was played on Whitehall.

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It was a chance for a moment of reflection for this ex-serviceman at a ceremony in Fort William. Scotland's veterans minister has called for Remembrance Sunday to be used to ensure future generations are "spared the horrors of war".

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Veterans were joined by serving members of the armed forces at a march past in the Scottish Highlands.

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Elsewhere, Britons stationed in Afghanistan have taken part in a service...

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...and a bagpiper performed at the Commonwealth War Graves Commission Cemetery in Israel in tribute to the fallen.