British Army's 1st Battalion of The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment march through the streets of Liverpool on Armistice Day 111121 CREDIT PA ALAMY.jpg
British soldiers parading in Liverpool on Armistice Day (Picture: PA/Alamy).
Crowds gathered for 2 minute silence was held at the Tower of London for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit BFBS.jpeg
Crowds at the Tower of London observed a two-minute silence for Armistice Day.
A 2 minute silence was held at the Tower of London for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit BFBS.jpeg
Crowds at the Tower of London observed a two-minute silence for Armistice Day.
Military personnel during the silence at the Tower of London.
Military personnel during the silence at the Tower of London.
Duchess of Cornwall observes a two minute silence to remember the war dead on Armistice Day during a visit to the 93rd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London 111121 CREDIT PA, ALAMY.jpg
Duchess of Cornwall observes a two-minute silence at Westminster Abbey (Picture: PA/ Alamy).
The Field of Remembrance memorial garden at Westminster Abbey
The Field of Remembrance memorial garden at Westminster Abbey (Picture: MOD).
Standard bearer at the WWI memorial, Guildhall Square, in Portsmouth, as people gather to remember the war dead on Armistice Day 111121 CREDIT PA, ALAMY.jpg
Standard bearer at the World War One memorial in Portsmouth's Guildhall Square (Picture: PA/ Alamy).
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet at the Air Exercise area in Oman offer respects Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet in Oman, take part in an Armistice Day ceremony (Picture: RAF).
RAF personnel deployed on Exercise Magic Carpet at the Air Exercise area in Oman Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet in Oman, take part in an Armistice Day ceremony (Picture: RAF).
RAF personnel based in Oman deployed on Exercise Magic Carpet respects for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet in Oman, take part in an Armistice Day ceremony (Picture: RAF).
Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, Armistice Day Scotland 11112021 Credit BFBS
Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance on Armistice Day in Scotland.
Poppies in the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance.
Poppies in the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance.
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base marked Remembrance Day 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at Allied Air Command HQ at Ramstein Air Base (Picture: NATO).
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base, Remembrance Day parade 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at Allied Air Command HQ at Ramstein Air Base (Picture: NATO).
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command Ramstein Air Base, marked with Remembrance Day parade 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at Allied Air Command HQ at Ramstein Air Base (Picture: NATO).
Minister of State for the Armed Forces, James Heappey MP at Armistice Day Service, The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Defence minister James Heappey MP attended the Armistice Day service at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
Personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF were in attendance for Armistice Day Service at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF were in attendance for the Armistice Day service at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown Copy.jpg
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
RAF's Queens Colour Squadron seen here providing the honour guard at the foot of the Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
The RAF's Queen's Colour Squadron seen here providing the honour guard at the foot of the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph at 11am 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
1 Aviation Brigade took part in a Remembrance parade at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman (Picture: MOD).
Soldiers from 1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman. 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Soldiers from 1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance parade at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman (Picture: MOD).
1 Aviation Brigade soldiers take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Silhouette shot of 1 Aviation Brigade's Remembrance ceremony (Picture: MOD).
Military and civilian personnel at Clyde naval base paused to remember the fallen on Armistice Day (Picture: Royal Navy).
Military and civilian personnel at Clyde naval base paused to remember the fallen on Armistice Day (Picture: Royal Navy).
The Field of Remembrance, a memorial garden for those who lost their lives in service, was opened in the grounds of Westminster Abbey by the Duchess of Cornwall 111121 CREDIT MOD.jpg
The Field of Remembrance, a memorial garden for those who lost their lives in service, was opened in the grounds of Westminster Abbey by the Duchess of Cornwall (Picture: MOD).
Soldiers from the LRRG (Long Range Reconnaissance Group) pay their respects during a service of remembrance at their base in Gao, Mali 111121 CREDIT MOD.jpg
Soldiers from the LRRG (Long Range Reconnaissance Group) pay their respects during a service of remembrance at their base in Gao, Mali (Picture: MOD).
The Bandmaster of the London Scottish Pipes and Drums, leads the band to the Cenotaph in London 11112021 Credit MOD Crown Copyright.jpg
The Bandmaster of the London Scottish Pipes and Drums, leads the band to the Cenotaph in London (Picture: MOD Crown Copyright).
act of Remembrance was held at the Fleet Air Arm Memorial Church at RNAS Yeovilton 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Act of Remembrance was held at the Fleet Air Arm Memorial Church at RNAS Yeovilton (Picture: MOD).
Sailors and Soldiers paraded the church gardens alongside Royal Navy Cemetery 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Sailors and Soldiers paraded the church gardens alongside Royal Navy Cemetery (Picture: MOD Crown Copyright).
An Armistice Day Service took place at Mount Pleasant Complex 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
An Armistice Day Service took place at Mount Pleasant Complex (Picture: MOD Crown Copyright).
Army Lieutenant Colonel, bowing his head during two minute silence to mark Armistice Day, Scottish National War Memorial 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Army Lieutenant Colonel, bowing his head during two minute silence to mark Armistice Day, Scottish National War Memorial (Picture: MOD Crown).
British Army's 1st Battalion of The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment march through the streets of Liverpool on Armistice Day 111121 CREDIT PA ALAMY.jpg
Crowds gathered for 2 minute silence was held at the Tower of London for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit BFBS.jpeg
A 2 minute silence was held at the Tower of London for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit BFBS.jpeg
Military personnel during the silence at the Tower of London.
Duchess of Cornwall observes a two minute silence to remember the war dead on Armistice Day during a visit to the 93rd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London 111121 CREDIT PA, ALAMY.jpg
The Field of Remembrance memorial garden at Westminster Abbey
Standard bearer at the WWI memorial, Guildhall Square, in Portsmouth, as people gather to remember the war dead on Armistice Day 111121 CREDIT PA, ALAMY.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet at the Air Exercise area in Oman offer respects Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Exercise Magic Carpet at the Air Exercise area in Oman Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel based in Oman deployed on Exercise Magic Carpet respects for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, Armistice Day Scotland 11112021 Credit BFBS
Poppies in the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance.
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base marked Remembrance Day 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base, Remembrance Day parade 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command Ramstein Air Base, marked with Remembrance Day parade 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Minister of State for the Armed Forces, James Heappey MP at Armistice Day Service, The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF were in attendance for Armistice Day Service at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown Copy.jpg
RAF's Queens Colour Squadron seen here providing the honour guard at the foot of the Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph at 11am 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Soldiers from 1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman. 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
1 Aviation Brigade soldiers take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Military and civilian personnel at Clyde naval base paused to remember the fallen on Armistice Day (Picture: Royal Navy).
The Field of Remembrance, a memorial garden for those who lost their lives in service, was opened in the grounds of Westminster Abbey by the Duchess of Cornwall 111121 CREDIT MOD.jpg
Soldiers from the LRRG (Long Range Reconnaissance Group) pay their respects during a service of remembrance at their base in Gao, Mali 111121 CREDIT MOD.jpg
The Bandmaster of the London Scottish Pipes and Drums, leads the band to the Cenotaph in London 11112021 Credit MOD Crown Copyright.jpg
act of Remembrance was held at the Fleet Air Arm Memorial Church at RNAS Yeovilton 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Sailors and Soldiers paraded the church gardens alongside Royal Navy Cemetery 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
An Armistice Day Service took place at Mount Pleasant Complex 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Army Lieutenant Colonel, bowing his head during two minute silence to mark Armistice Day, Scottish National War Memorial 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Remembrance

In pictures: How Armistice Day 2021 was commemorated

Alex Walters
British Army's 1st Battalion of The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment march through the streets of Liverpool on Armistice Day 111121 CREDIT PA ALAMY.jpg
British soldiers parading in Liverpool on Armistice Day (Picture: PA/Alamy).
Crowds gathered for 2 minute silence was held at the Tower of London for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit BFBS.jpeg
Crowds at the Tower of London observed a two-minute silence for Armistice Day.
A 2 minute silence was held at the Tower of London for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit BFBS.jpeg
Crowds at the Tower of London observed a two-minute silence for Armistice Day.
Military personnel during the silence at the Tower of London.
Military personnel during the silence at the Tower of London.
Duchess of Cornwall observes a two minute silence to remember the war dead on Armistice Day during a visit to the 93rd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London 111121 CREDIT PA, ALAMY.jpg
Duchess of Cornwall observes a two-minute silence at Westminster Abbey (Picture: PA/ Alamy).
The Field of Remembrance memorial garden at Westminster Abbey
The Field of Remembrance memorial garden at Westminster Abbey (Picture: MOD).
Standard bearer at the WWI memorial, Guildhall Square, in Portsmouth, as people gather to remember the war dead on Armistice Day 111121 CREDIT PA, ALAMY.jpg
Standard bearer at the World War One memorial in Portsmouth's Guildhall Square (Picture: PA/ Alamy).
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet at the Air Exercise area in Oman offer respects Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet in Oman, take part in an Armistice Day ceremony (Picture: RAF).
RAF personnel deployed on Exercise Magic Carpet at the Air Exercise area in Oman Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet in Oman, take part in an Armistice Day ceremony (Picture: RAF).
RAF personnel based in Oman deployed on Exercise Magic Carpet respects for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet in Oman, take part in an Armistice Day ceremony (Picture: RAF).
Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, Armistice Day Scotland 11112021 Credit BFBS
Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance on Armistice Day in Scotland.
Poppies in the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance.
Poppies in the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance.
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base marked Remembrance Day 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at Allied Air Command HQ at Ramstein Air Base (Picture: NATO).
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base, Remembrance Day parade 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at Allied Air Command HQ at Ramstein Air Base (Picture: NATO).
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command Ramstein Air Base, marked with Remembrance Day parade 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at Allied Air Command HQ at Ramstein Air Base (Picture: NATO).
Minister of State for the Armed Forces, James Heappey MP at Armistice Day Service, The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Defence minister James Heappey MP attended the Armistice Day service at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
Personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF were in attendance for Armistice Day Service at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF were in attendance for the Armistice Day service at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown Copy.jpg
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
RAF's Queens Colour Squadron seen here providing the honour guard at the foot of the Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
The RAF's Queen's Colour Squadron seen here providing the honour guard at the foot of the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph at 11am 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service at the Cenotaph (Picture: MOD).
1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
1 Aviation Brigade took part in a Remembrance parade at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman (Picture: MOD).
Soldiers from 1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman. 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Soldiers from 1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance parade at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman (Picture: MOD).
1 Aviation Brigade soldiers take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Silhouette shot of 1 Aviation Brigade's Remembrance ceremony (Picture: MOD).
Military and civilian personnel at Clyde naval base paused to remember the fallen on Armistice Day (Picture: Royal Navy).
Military and civilian personnel at Clyde naval base paused to remember the fallen on Armistice Day (Picture: Royal Navy).
The Field of Remembrance, a memorial garden for those who lost their lives in service, was opened in the grounds of Westminster Abbey by the Duchess of Cornwall 111121 CREDIT MOD.jpg
The Field of Remembrance, a memorial garden for those who lost their lives in service, was opened in the grounds of Westminster Abbey by the Duchess of Cornwall (Picture: MOD).
Soldiers from the LRRG (Long Range Reconnaissance Group) pay their respects during a service of remembrance at their base in Gao, Mali 111121 CREDIT MOD.jpg
Soldiers from the LRRG (Long Range Reconnaissance Group) pay their respects during a service of remembrance at their base in Gao, Mali (Picture: MOD).
The Bandmaster of the London Scottish Pipes and Drums, leads the band to the Cenotaph in London 11112021 Credit MOD Crown Copyright.jpg
The Bandmaster of the London Scottish Pipes and Drums, leads the band to the Cenotaph in London (Picture: MOD Crown Copyright).
act of Remembrance was held at the Fleet Air Arm Memorial Church at RNAS Yeovilton 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Act of Remembrance was held at the Fleet Air Arm Memorial Church at RNAS Yeovilton (Picture: MOD).
Sailors and Soldiers paraded the church gardens alongside Royal Navy Cemetery 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Sailors and Soldiers paraded the church gardens alongside Royal Navy Cemetery (Picture: MOD Crown Copyright).
An Armistice Day Service took place at Mount Pleasant Complex 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
An Armistice Day Service took place at Mount Pleasant Complex (Picture: MOD Crown Copyright).
Army Lieutenant Colonel, bowing his head during two minute silence to mark Armistice Day, Scottish National War Memorial 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Army Lieutenant Colonel, bowing his head during two minute silence to mark Armistice Day, Scottish National War Memorial (Picture: MOD Crown).
British Army's 1st Battalion of The Duke Of Lancaster's Regiment march through the streets of Liverpool on Armistice Day 111121 CREDIT PA ALAMY.jpg
Crowds gathered for 2 minute silence was held at the Tower of London for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit BFBS.jpeg
A 2 minute silence was held at the Tower of London for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit BFBS.jpeg
Military personnel during the silence at the Tower of London.
Duchess of Cornwall observes a two minute silence to remember the war dead on Armistice Day during a visit to the 93rd Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London 111121 CREDIT PA, ALAMY.jpg
The Field of Remembrance memorial garden at Westminster Abbey
Standard bearer at the WWI memorial, Guildhall Square, in Portsmouth, as people gather to remember the war dead on Armistice Day 111121 CREDIT PA, ALAMY.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Ex Magic Carpet at the Air Exercise area in Oman offer respects Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel deployed on Exercise Magic Carpet at the Air Exercise area in Oman Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
RAF personnel based in Oman deployed on Exercise Magic Carpet respects for Remembrance day 11112021 Credit RAF.jpg
Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, Armistice Day Scotland 11112021 Credit BFBS
Poppies in the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance.
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base marked Remembrance Day 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command at Ramstein Air Base, Remembrance Day parade 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Military personnel at HQ Allied Air Command Ramstein Air Base, marked with Remembrance Day parade 11112021 Credit NATO.jpg
Minister of State for the Armed Forces, James Heappey MP at Armistice Day Service, The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Personnel from the Royal Navy, British Army and the RAF were in attendance for Armistice Day Service at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg
Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
The Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown Copy.jpg
RAF's Queens Colour Squadron seen here providing the honour guard at the foot of the Cenotaph 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Western Front Association’s Armistice Day Service took place at The Cenotaph at 11am 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Soldiers from 1 Aviation Brigade take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman. 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
1 Aviation Brigade soldiers take part in a Remembrance paraded at the end of their desert training exercise in Oman 10112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Military and civilian personnel at Clyde naval base paused to remember the fallen on Armistice Day (Picture: Royal Navy).
The Field of Remembrance, a memorial garden for those who lost their lives in service, was opened in the grounds of Westminster Abbey by the Duchess of Cornwall 111121 CREDIT MOD.jpg
Soldiers from the LRRG (Long Range Reconnaissance Group) pay their respects during a service of remembrance at their base in Gao, Mali 111121 CREDIT MOD.jpg
The Bandmaster of the London Scottish Pipes and Drums, leads the band to the Cenotaph in London 11112021 Credit MOD Crown Copyright.jpg
act of Remembrance was held at the Fleet Air Arm Memorial Church at RNAS Yeovilton 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Sailors and Soldiers paraded the church gardens alongside Royal Navy Cemetery 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
An Armistice Day Service took place at Mount Pleasant Complex 11112021 Credit MOD Crown.jpg
Army Lieutenant Colonel, bowing his head during two minute silence to mark Armistice Day, Scottish National War Memorial 11112021 Credit MOD.jpg

Armistice Day was commemorated on Thursday in memory of those who have died in service of their country.

A two-minute silence was observed across the UK, marking 102 years since the first such silence on 11 November 1919.

Further Remembrance events will be held on Sunday.

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