Nation falls silent to mark Armistice Day
Moving services were held across the UK as the nation fell silent to remember those who have lost their lives in conflicts.
Moving services were held across the UK as the nation fell silent to remember those who have lost their lives in conflicts.
More than 1,000 veterans were gathered on the grounds of Westminster Abbey for the short ceremony.
The Ministry of Defence funded a 40th anniversary commemorative flight for veterans and bereaved relatives.
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For three weeks, 104 representatives from across the Navy have been honing their ceremonial skills for the service at the Cenotaph.
They reached the 6,800m peak in the Himalayas to raise money for the Royal British Legion.
The week culminates on Remembrance Sunday with images of poppies and the late Queen in military uniform projected onto the Elizabeth Tower.
The British Army said the film reminds us to think about veterans from recent conflicts, connected by their service.
The service is held the week before the nation's main Remembrance commemorations to allow submariners to attend both.
The poppy has been a symbol of Remembrance for more than 100 years.
Service personnel gathered in the city to sell poppies.
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Whatever it looks like, the poppy is sold to raise money to support the Armed Forces and veteran community.
The Humanist and Non-Religious Defence Network's Remembrance service allows people to mark the day.
Dr Andrew Murrison, a Royal Navy reservist, said it was an appropriate place to hear the news and was delighted to serve in the role.
The WWI-era soldier and red poppy artwork has appeared on the side of a disused building in Stratford-upon-Avon.