King to lead Remembrance Sunday silence at Cenotaph

Dan McDonald Sun, November 8, 2026 at 9:26 AM UTC

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The King is set to lead a two-minute silence at the Cenotaph as Britain pays tribute to all those who gave their lives in conflict.

In London, His Majesty will be joined by members of the Royal Family and senior politicians at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph.

The Royal British Legion's march past will see roughly 10,000 ex-servicemen and women representing more than 300 Armed Forces and civilian organisations.

The march will see people of all ages involved, from some of the last remaining World War II veterans to military cadets and children who lost parents in war.

Around 10,000 members of the public are expected to line the streets around Whitehall to watch the commemorations and take part in the annual two-minute silence.

Ahead of the display, Andy Burnham said: “I’m incredibly proud to be honouring those whose sacrifice continues to protect our way of life to this day.

“Remembrance Sunday gives us an opportunity, not only to mark that sacrifice and offer our gratitude, but also to reflect on its significance.

"To reflect on the selflessness and courage it takes to commit your life to protecting others.

“I want to offer my personal thanks to those who served and those who continue to serve in our Armed Forces communities to this day.”

RAF veteran Steve Hooper, 43, who served as a mechanical transport driver during the Iraq War, expressed his pride in marching alongside the Invictus Games Alumni group in central London today.

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He said: “I saw a lot of trauma in Iraq as an ambulance driver, and when I came back, I was struggling with sleep and having flashbacks. If it wasn’t for the support I received from the Royal British Legion through the Invictus Games, I don’t know where I’d be today.

“I am proud to be marching alongside my fellow team members as we reflect on our recovery journeys and remember all those who weren’t as lucky.

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I’ll also be thinking about the families who still live with the impact of service and conflict. For me, it’s a time to pause, acknowledge and remember.”

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy said: “This Remembrance Sunday, we come together to reflect and honour the sacrifices that our Armed Forces made all those years ago in the First and Second World Wars and continue to make today.

“It is our duty to ensure that the immense courage of those who have served our country is never forgotten. They went to war to give us 80 years of peace.

“We are about to raise the first generation for whom fighting a war really is part of history. Our future generations must know the significance of those who served in our national story, that they forged a path for friendship and cooperation that meant no-one in our country has had to fight a war since.

Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph | Source: GETTY

“Today, we remember them, in grief and in gratitude, mindful that their legacy lives on in the freedom we enjoy today.”

Ahead of his leading role at the Cenotaph on Sunday, the King and Queen attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall last night, alongside William and Catherine.

Throughout the evening, the Royal Family and other dignitaries heard personal testimonies, storytelling, music and performances.

This year’s festival marked the 35th anniversary of the end of the First Gulf War and 15 years since the end of British military operations in Iraq under Operation Telic.

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