Armistice Day marked across the UK
At the 11:00am this morning people across the UK held two minutes silence in respect of those who have died in conflict.
Last year the traditional annual cenotaph service in Westminster and other usual public services were cancelled due to Covid guidelines.
The time marks 103 years since the formalising of the armistice agreement which concluded the First World War.
Politicians, faith leaders and other public figures have honoured the solemn occasion throughout the morning.
Today, we say thank you to everyone who has served, and continues to serve, in our armed forces.
We honour and we remember them.#ArmisticeDay #RemembranceDay pic.twitter.com/apCrtI4sdq
— Keir Starmer (@Keir_Starmer) November 11, 2021
On the 'eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month' in 1918 the Armistice was signed.
Today the nation falls silent at 11:00 in an act of Remembrance of all those who have served and sacrificed.#WeWillRememberThem #armisticeday pic.twitter.com/VrvXSaGfs6
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) November 11, 2021