People around the UK and the world pay tribute on Armistice Day

Children at a primary school in Luton held an outdoor silence

Did you have a period of quiet at school today?

If you did, you would have joined people around the UK and the world who took part in a two-minute silence to remember those who gave their life for their country.

This year marks the 106th anniversary of the end of World War I.

On the 11 November 1918, fighting was suspended on the Western Front, so Germany and the Allies could reach a peace agreement, and the guns fell silent at 11am.

It's known as Armistice Day and that's why the period of silence takes place each year at 11 o'clock, on the 11th day of the 11th month.

The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer took part in a memorial service in Paris to mark Armistice Day with French President Macon.

The leaders laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Meanwhile in London, there was a commemoration ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall.

It was attended by the public, by serving soldiers and veterans too.

Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh led a ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire.

Legion Scotland took part in the service of remembrance at the Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.

At the Sailor's Church in Ramsgate, Kent, a poppy display spilled over the roof.

Belfast Lord Mayor Mickey Murray led a short ceremony at the Belfast memorial.

Poppy wreaths were also laid during a ceremony in the Northern Ireland Parliament Buildings in Stormont.

Personnel from the Royal British Legion gathered at the Welsh National War Memorial in Cardiff to pay their respects.

Belgium was the scene of a lot of fighting during World War I.

King Philippe of Belgium attended a ceremony of the Armistice in the Place du Congres in Brussels.