The Princess of Wales watched stoically on from the Foreign Office balcony this morning, joining Queen Camilla at the vantage point.

Below, the King and Prince William laid wreathes and observed a two-minute silence alongside thousands of mourners on Whitehall.

She paid tribute to family members, opting to wear Princess Diana’s Collingwood pearl earrings and the HMS Glasgow Brooch, an impressive item created by James Porter & Son and gifted to Kate.

Kate also chose a three poppy pin, which is believed to represent her great uncles (her great-grandmother’s three brothers) who died in action during World War I.

The Queen also wore a three poppy pin. Buckingham Palace has never officially confirmed why royals make this gesture, but it is believed to be intended to represent three primary branches of the UK Armed Forces: The British Army, The Royal Navy, and The Royal Air Force.

The Prince of Wales, wearing the uniform of a Lieutenant Colonel of the household cavalry, sporting a long black cloak and sword saluted after laying his wreath at the Cenotaph.

William, who in 2013 completed seven-and-a-half years of full-time operational military service, promotes the roles and welfare of current and former service personnel as a key part of his work.

He was followed by wreaths being laid by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Princess Royal.

The King laid a wreath at the Cenotaph to honour those who have died in conflict after leading the nation in a two-minute silence at the annual Remembrance Sunday service.

Charles, wearing a field marshal uniform complete with a long grey greatcoat, cap and sword, saluted as he stepped back from the monument in Whitehall.

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

It was adorned with scarlet, purple and gold ribbon and bow, the colours of the King’s racing silk.

The King’s relationship with the Armed Forces began in March 1971, at RAF Cranwell, where he gained his RAF wings.

Charles holds a number of military ranks and titles including Captain General of the Royal Marines, Colonel-in-Chief of The Parachute Regiment and Royal Honorary Air Commodore of Royal Air Force Marham.

A wreath was also laid on behalf of the Queen by Major Rob Treasure, of The Rifles.

Veterans, royals, politicians and leaders of countries across the Commonwealth turned out for emotional ceremonies across the UK this morning.

But also among the distinguished guests were dogs accompanying attendees, including some acting as PTSD support or guide dogs.

One in Enniskillen wore a neckerchief adorned with poppies as they watched on.

Defence Secretary Wes Streeting remained standing alone at the Cenotaph after his political colleagues and rivals left the service.

The lessons of the two world wars must be passed down the future generations, the Defence Secretary said.

Asked today if he believed the tradition of remembrance would go on as the number of living veterans of the Second World War continues to fall, he said: ‘I can’t imagine a time where we will not gather in this way on Remembrance Sunday, and I think as the number of World War Two veterans grows vanishingly small, I think it’s more important than ever that we pass down through the generations the lessons of those two world wars – the service, the sacrifice, the peace that was hard fought for and won in Western Europe.

‘But also, we think, particularly, on this Remembrance Sunday, about those who fought in more recent laws and conflicts, too, are armed forces personnel, who continue to serve today, keeping watch to safeguard our liberty and freedom.’

Emotional tributes are also being paid in the sporting world on Remembrance Sunday.

Players and fans paused to mark the occasion ahead of the Women’s Super League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park.

Remembrance services have been taking place across the UK as the nation remembers those who died in conflict.

Soldiers from 4 Regiment Royal Artillery marched past Sunderland Museum and Winter Gardens this morning.

Meanwhile, the First Minister of Scotland John Swinney laid a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance outside the City Chambers in Edinburgh.

And in Ireland, Taoiseach Micheal Martin also laid a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Enniskillen.

The march-past has now started with thousands making their way up Whitehall.

They are being pushed along by a band playing old war songs including It’s A Long Way To Tipperary, There’ll Always Be an England and Pack Up Your Troubles In Your Old Kit Bag.

Some of the older members of the march are in wheelchairs and one group, many of whom adorned with medals, are riding mobility scooters.

Much of the huge crowd that lined the streets of central London for the two-minute silence have remained and are cheering the veterans on.

An extraordinary scene is being set on Whitehall as 10,000 veterans get ready to start their march-past.

The Royal Air Force are kicking off the impressive parade, following an emotional Remembrance service.

Incredibly, there are roughly 20 World War Two veterans in their midst today.

Andy Burnham led a record number of prime ministers past and present at the Cenotaph today on Remembrance Sunday.

Mr Burnham was joined by nine former premiers as he laid a wreath honouring Britain’s war dead in Westminster.

Sir John Major, Sir Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer lined up behind serving political leaders.

The ten leaders attending the event in Whitehall is a modern record and highlights the fractured state of UK politics in the past decade.

It is the first time Sir Keir has attended since being forced from office by Labour to make way for Mr Burnham earlier this year.

And it marks the fifth time Ms Truss has attended since her 49-day premiership in the middle of 2022, the shortest in British political history.

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Leader of the Conservative Party Kemi Badenoch laid a wreath at the Cenotaph this morning.

She joined Prime Minister Andy Burnham and a host of party leaders and Cabinet ministers at the ceremony.