"We reflect on the extraordinary courage of our armed forces in the world wars and subsequent conflicts, whose service secured the freedoms we cherish today. Reflecting on the 80th anniversary of the second world war, Starmer spoke of a generation who stood against tyranny and shaped our future. He added: Such sacrifice deserves more than silence, which is why this government remains committed to supporting veterans, their families and those who serve."
"King Charles laid the first wreath in recognition of those killed in wars and conflicts dating back to the first world war. He was followed by his son, the Prince of Wales. The king wore a field marshal uniform the army's highest rank and saluted before withdrawing from the monument after a two-minute silence. The Prince of Wales, dressed in Royal Air Force uniform in the rank of wing commander, saluted after laying his wreath at the Cenotaph."
Veterans of the second world war and other attendees were applauded as they arrived at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. King Charles laid the first wreath to recognise those killed in wars and conflicts dating back to the first world war, wearing a field marshal uniform and saluting before withdrawing after a two-minute silence. The Prince of Wales, in Royal Air Force uniform as wing commander, also laid a wreath and saluted. Prime Minister Keir Starmer and senior politicians laid floral tributes and paid tribute to the extraordinary courage of the UK armed forces. Starmer reflected on the 80th anniversary of the second world war and emphasised government commitment to supporting veterans, their families and those who serve. Representatives from the Commonwealth attended and Chelsea Pensioners marched past the Cenotaph at the ceremony's end.
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