King Charles leads Remembrance Day service for first time as monarch, read here

In commemoration of the deceased in the two world wars and later conflicts, Big Ben joined bells across the country and worldwide.

At 11 am on Monday, Big Ben struck 11 times, for first time since 2017, to signal the start of the two-minute silence. In addition to King Charles III and William, Prince of Wales, the Queen Consort Camilla and Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, watched from a nearby balcony during the two-minute silence.

In honour of his late mother and grandfather, King George VI, Charles laid a wreath of fresh poppies with ribbons of his racing colours at the Cenotaph. A garland was laid on behalf of the Queen consort Camilla who witnessed the ceremony from the gallery of the Foreign, Commonwealth, and Development Office building. Both wore elegant black coats and hats adorned with three poppies and diamonds.




Prince William and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid tribute at the monument as the capital fell. The National Service, leading the nation as the first monarch from the Cenotaph, marks an emotional and historically significant moment for the Royal Family. In his first eulogy as monarch, the king acknowledged the extraordinary sacrifice and bravery of the army.

FAQs:

1. Who did King Charles pay tribute to on Remembrance Day?
   King Charles paid tribute to his deceased mother, the late Queen Elizabeth II, and George VI, the current monarch’s late grandfather.
2. How many times did Big Ben ring?
   Big Ben rang eleven times at 11 am on Remembrance Day.