On Sunday 13th November 2016, the nation came together for the annual Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
HM The Queen laid a wreath at the monument, followed by other senior members of the Royal Family, thenThe Rt Hon Theresa May MP, Prime Minister, laid a wreath on behalf of the Government followed by other political representatives, commonwealth representatives and Defence Chiefs.
Serving detachments from the Armed Forces marched to the Cenotaph in Whitehall where they formed a hollow square for the nation’s most solemn annual event.
After the ceremony a march past the Cenotaph took place involving veterans and members of civilian associations.
This year HRH The Prince of Wales took the Salute at Horse Guards Parade. Accompanying him was his Equerry, Captain Matthew Wright. Also in attendance, the Secretary of State for Defence, the Rt Hon Sir Michael Fallon MP and Air Marshal David Walker CB CBE AFC MA RAF (Retired), the National President of the Royal British Legion.
