- .The Queen takes part in a service at Cenotaph in London where she lays a wreath in memory of fallen soldiers
- .David Cameron and former PMs Sir John Major, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown also involved in today's ceremony
- .Prince Charles and Duchess of Cornwall have already marked event in Mumbai while on their official tour of India
By MARK DUELL
The Queen today led the nation in honouring Armed Forces members killed in conflict as Remembrance Sunday services took place around Britain.
The monarch laid the first wreath at the Cenotaph on Whitehall to commemorate those who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the First World War.
Senior royals, including Second World War veteran the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Harry and the Duke of Cambridge joined Queen Elizabeth II in London.
Royal attendance: The Queen (left) and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (front right) arrive at the Cenotaph in Central London, ahead of Prince Harry (top)
Queen: The monarch laid the first wreath at the Cenotaph on Whitehall to commemorate all those who have made the ultimate sacrifice since the First World War
Three Princes: Philip (left) is joined in laying a wreath on Whitehall in Central London by William (centre) and Harry (right)
Thousands in the crowd: Former and serving armed service personnel attend the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph
In black: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh (left) pay their respects during ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday in Central London
Proud moment: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge watches on while her husband Prince William lays a wreath at the Cenotaph
Men in red: The Chelsea Pensioners join politicians and members of the royal family attending the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph
The Duchess of Cambridge watched from a nearby balcony as politicians, military leaders, veterans and serving personnel laid wreaths of poppies.
Prince Harry was laying the wreath on behalf of his father Prince Charles, who is currently abroad on a tour of India with the Duchess of Cornwall.
Troops in Afghanistan were joined by the Duke of York, who laid a wreath during a service held at Camp Bastion in Helmand province.
Defence Secretary Philip Hammond also flew to Afghanistan last night to join servicemen and women.
Close up: The Queen stood as the crowds gathered and observed a moment of quiet contemplation as Big Ben struck 11am
Up above: The Duchess of Cambridge (right) plays with her hair as stands with Sophie, Countess of Wessex, on a balcony overlooking Whitehall's Cenotaph
Ready: Labour Party leader Ed Miliband (left), Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg (centre) and Prime Minister David Cameron prepare to lay wreaths beside the Cenotaph
In attendance: A British Royal Marine stands guard beside the Cenotaph (left) as Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha (right) leave No 10 Downing Street
Wide view: Servicemen and dignitaries pay their respects as Queen Elizabeth II stands to honour the dead at a ceremony marking Remembrance Sunday
Young and old: A girl wearing a poppy in her hair carries a wreath as she attends the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph
'The ultimate sacrifice': Prince Edward's message to the fallen on the wreath he placed at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in Central London
Millions across the UK fell silent in tribute to those lost in war, joining the crowds who stood in a moment of contemplation as Big Ben struck 11am.
During the two-minute silence, only the distant sounds of traffic and the rustling of leaves could be heard. Police said that Whitehall was at capacity.
The start and end of the silence was marked with the firing of a round by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery, using a 13-pounder First World War gun.
In cold but bright weather, the royals and dignitaries then laid their wreaths at the Cenotaph.
Looking down: Members of the Armed Forces and the public gather at the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall, Central London, during the Remembrance Sunday service
Thinking back: A millitary veteran pays his respects during ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Central London
Together: The Duchess of Cambridge (right) smiles as she stands with the Countess of Wessex, on a balcony overlooking Whitehall's Cenotaph in Central London
Stood: Princess Anne, Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh attend the Remembrance Sunday commemorations
Carefully placed: Prime Minister David Cameron (left) lays a wreath during the Remembrance Sunday ceremonies, and Prince Harry (right) is also pictured
Paying their respects: The Duchess of Cambridge (centre), Sophie, Countess of Wessex (left) and Timothy Laurence (right) attend the commemorations
Poignant gathering: British millitary veterans gather beside the Cenotaph in Central London ahead of ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday
Prime Minister David Cameron was first after the royals to do so, followed by Labour leader Ed Miliband and Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg.
Former prime ministers Sir John Major, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, and London Mayor Boris Johnson also took part in the ceremony.
Foreign Secretary William Hague is returning from talks on Iran in Geneva, but wrote on Twitter that he was sorry to miss the Remembrance Day service.
The Duchess of Cambridge was accompanied on the Foreign Office balcony by the Countess of Wessex and Vice Admiral Tim Laurence.
Respecting the fallen: The Duchess of Cambridge (right) stands with the Countess of Wessex, who is holding a poppy-themed bag
Politicians' spouses: From left, Sir John Major's wife Dame Norma, Tony Blair's wife Cherie and Ed Miliband's wife Justine
In a line: Former British Prime Ministers Gordon Brown (left), Tony Blair (centre) and John Major (right) pay their respects during ceremonies marking Remembrance Sunday
Arriving: Former prime ministers Tony Blair (left, with wife Cherie) and Gordon Brown (right) are taking part in the commemorations, along with Sir John Major
Political leaders: Prime Minister David Cameron (left) and his wife Samantha walk from Downing Street with Mayor of London Boris Johnson on their way to the service
On his bike: Mayor of London Boris Johnson walks through Downing Street on his way for the morning service of remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall
Elsewhere, in Hampshire: Member of the armed forces, stand in Portsmouth's Guildhall Square, during a Remembrance Sunday service
Marching: A remembrance service at the Kirkwall War Memorial in the Orkney Isles, off the mainland coast of Scotland
Sparkling: Members of Scotland's armed forces and veterans gather to commemorate and pay respect to the sacrifice of servicemen and women, in Fort William
Memories: A veteran attends a Remembrance Day ceremony along with members of Scotland's armed forces and other veterans in Fort William
The Duke of Edinburgh, who joined the Royal Navy in 1939, wore the uniform of an Admiral of the Fleet for the ceremony.
Prince Harry, who has undertaken two tours of duty in Afghanistan, wore the uniform of Captain, Household Cavalry with the Army Air Corps beret.
His brother left operational service recently after more than seven years in the forces. He wore the uniform of Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant.
Meanwhile, at last night's annual Festival of Remembrance in Central London, the Queen and senior members of the Royal Family joined an audience of veterans and their families to honour Britain's war dead at the Royal Albert Hall.
Paying tribute: A wreath is laid (left) during a service and Ewa Gardner (right), three, lays a cross at the Royal Wootton Bassett Garden of Remembrance in Wiltshire
Memories: Crosses at the Royal Wootton Bassett Garden of Remembrance at Lydiard House & Park during a Remembrance Sunday service
Bagpipes: A Piper as British soldiers of 7th Armoured Brigade The Desert Rats in Helmand pay tribute to military and civilian servicemen and women killed in conflict
Watched: Defence Secretary Philip Hammond lays a wreath as he joins soldiers of the 7th Armoured Brigade The Desert Rats, in Camp Bastion, Helmand, Afghanistan
In perspective: Soldiers of the 7th Armoured Brigade The Desert Rats at Camp Bastion in Helmand, Afghanistan, during a Remembrance Sunday service
Respectful: A soldier bows his head in front of the Second World War memorial during an event marking Remembrance Day in Sri Lanka, a British colony until 1948
Parade: Soldiers march in front of the Second World War memorial on Remembrance Day in Colombo, Sri Lanka, which is five and a half hours ahead of Britain
Pride: Lance Bombrdier Ben Parkinson walks on his prosthetic legs to lay a wreath at the rememberance service in his hometown of Doncaster, South Yorkshire
The evening was hosted by the Royal British Legion and was both a moving tribute to the fallen and a celebration of their memory through music and song.
It featured performances from pop stars James Blunt - a former Army officer - and Katie Melua, plus tenor Alfie Boe and new girl group the Poppy Girls.
The audience of 4,000, including British Legion supporters and military families, were joined by a television audience of millions.
The event, held annually since 1927, culminated in the traditional release of thousands of scarlet poppy petals from the roof of the Albert Hall to represent all those who have died in combat.
Vetran: Prince Charles meets Madahukar Dongre, the last holder of the Burma Star in India who is alive, as they leave a remembrance service at the Afghan Church in Mumbai
Tour: Camilla (left) leaves the Remembrance Day Service at the Afghan Church, and Prince Charles (right) visits the Mumbai Massacre Memorial at the Taj Palace Hotel
Remembering: Members of the Royal Air Force's 83 Expeditionary Air Group during a sunset remembrance ceremony at their Qatar base yesterday
Lest we forget: Corporal Olie Dunk lowers the flag from the Royal Air Force's 83 Expeditionary Air Group during a sunset remembrance ceremony at their Qatar base
Earlier today, the Prince of Wales met some of India's last surviving Second World War veterans as he paid his respects to the country's war dead.
Charles and the Duchess of Cornwall honoured the fallen when they joined the congregation of a Mumbai church for an annual remembrance service.
Charles and Camilla took their seats at the head of the pews in St John the Evangelist Church - better known as the Afghan Church as it commemorates those who fought in the Afghan campaign of the mid-19th century.
Among those in the congregation was Brigadier Furdoon Mehta, 91, the first Indian Army aviator, and Madhukar Dongre, 92, the last surviving recipient of the Burma Star living in India who was a craftsman with the Indian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers.
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