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Remembrance Day: In pictures

11 November 2018

News image — A beacon lights up the sky at Barrington Court in Somerset - one of more than 1,000 lit across the UK

PA A beacon burns bright at Barrington Court in Somerset - one of more than 1,000 lit across the UK — A beacon lights up the sky at Barrington Court in Somerset - one of more than 1,000 lit across the UK

News image — David Danks, of the City of Leeds pipe band, plays as a flame burns at Conisbrough Castle in South Yorkshire

PA David Danks, of the City of Leeds pipe band, plays as a flame burns at Conisbrough Castle in South Yorkshire — David Danks, of the City of Leeds pipe band, plays as a flame burns at Conisbrough Castle in South Yorkshire

News image — St Mary's Lighthouse, Whitley Bay, glows red in honour of the centenary

PA St Mary's Lighthouse, Whitley Bay, glows red in honour of the centenary — St Mary's Lighthouse, Whitley Bay, glows red in honour of the centenary

News image — The Queen and senior royals attended Westminster Abbey on Sunday evening where flowers were laid on the grave of the Unknown Warrior

Getty Images The Queen and senior royals attended Westminster Abbey on Sunday evening where flowers were laid on the grave of the Unknown Warrior — The Queen and senior royals attended Westminster Abbey on Sunday evening where flowers were laid on the grave of the Unknown Warrior

News image — Princes William and Harry and the duchesses of Sussex and Cambridge at the Westminster Abbey service

Getty Images Princes William and Harry and the duchesses of Sussex and Cambridge at the Westminster Abbey service — Princes William and Harry and the duchesses of Sussex and Cambridge at the Westminster Abbey service

News image — St Albans Cathedral is bathed in red light

Reuters St Albans Cathedral is bathed in red light — St Albans Cathedral is bathed in red light

News image — The names of people who died in World War One are projected onto the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

PA The names of people who were killed in the First World War are projected on to the Scottish Parliament building in Edinburgh — The names of people who died in World War One are projected onto the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh

News image — Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde during the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres

EPA King Philippe of Belgium and Queen Mathilde (C) during the Last Post ceremony as part of the Centenary of the WWI Armistice of 11 November 1918 at Menin Gate Memorial, in Ypres, Belgium. — Belgium's King Philippe and Queen Mathilde during the Last Post ceremony at the Menin Gate in Ypres

News image — In Whitehall in London veterans attend the remembrance service at the Cenotaph.

PA Veterans attend the remembrance service at the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall — In Whitehall in London veterans attend the remembrance service at the Cenotaph.

News image — The Prince of Wales led the nation's tributes to all those who have lost their lives in conflict on the centenary of the Armistice.

AFP Prince Charles — The Prince of Wales led the nation's tributes to all those who have lost their lives in conflict on the centenary of the Armistice.

News image — British Prime Minister Theresa May, along with other political leaders and former prime ministers, stand during the two-minute silence on Whitehall

Reuters Political leaders — British Prime Minister Theresa May, along with other political leaders and former prime ministers, stand during the two-minute silence on Whitehall

News image — The Queen overlooks the ceremony from a balcony alongside the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge.

PA The Duchess of Cornwall, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cambridge on a balcony during the remembrance service — The Queen overlooks the ceremony from a balcony alongside the Duchess of Cornwall and the Duchess of Cambridge.

News image — A police officer bows his head during the remembrance service.

PA A police officer bows his head during the remembrance service — A police officer bows his head during the remembrance service.

News image — Following the laying of the wreaths hundreds of veterans take part in the annual parade.

Reuters Veterans march — Following the laying of the wreaths hundreds of veterans take part in the annual parade.

News image — Armistice Day falls each year on 11 November to mark the day in 1918 when the fighting in World War One was stopped.

Getty Images The veterans march past the Cenotaph — Armistice Day falls each year on 11 November to mark the day in 1918 when the fighting in World War One was stopped.

News image — A guardsman during the remembrance service at the Cenotaph memorial.

PA A Royal Guardsman during the remembrance service at the Cenotaph memorial — A guardsman during the remembrance service at the Cenotaph memorial.

News image — Chelsea pensioners in their red uniforms.

AFP Chelsea pensioners — Chelsea pensioners in their red uniforms.

News image — The women of The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry take part. The unit was founded in 1907.

Reuters The women of The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry — The women of The First Aid Nursing Yeomanry take part. The unit was founded in 1907.

News image — Princess Anne salutes military veterans as they march past on Horse Guards Parade.

Reuters Princess Anne salutes military veterans — Princess Anne salutes military veterans as they march past on Horse Guards Parade.

News image — Ten thousand people took part in the People's Procession which began at the Mall and ended at St James's Park.

BBC People's Parade passes the Cenotaph — Ten thousand people took part in the People's Procession which began at the Mall and ended at St James's Park.

News image — On 32 beaches around Great Britain the faces of those who served during World War One are being created in the sand. A picture of the British army's first black officer Walter Tull is seen on Ayr Beach. He enlisted in the Army in 1914, rose to become a 2nd Lieutenant and died in the Second Battle of the Somme at the age of 29.

SWNS A picture of the British Army's first black officer Walter Tull is seen on Ayr Beach — On 32 beaches around Great Britain the faces of those who served during World War One are being created in the sand. A picture of the British army's first black officer Walter Tull is seen on Ayr Beach. He enlisted in the Army in 1914, rose to become a 2nd Lieutenant and died in the Second Battle of the Somme at the age of 29.

News image — Piper Louise Marshall, wearing a special commemorative red tartan, plays Battle's O'er, the traditional Scottish lament played at the end of battle, at dawn alongside the Forth Bridge in Scotland

PA Piper Louise Marshall at dawn alongside the Forth Bridge — Piper Louise Marshall, wearing a special commemorative red tartan, plays Battle's O'er, the traditional Scottish lament played at the end of battle, at dawn alongside the Forth Bridge in Scotland

News image — Poppies fill the Centenary Field of Thanks at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire.

PA The Centenary Field of Thanks at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire — Poppies fill the Centenary Field of Thanks at the National Memorial Arboretum, Alrewas, Staffordshire.

News image — Veterans take part in a remembrance parade and service in Fort William, Scotland.

PA Veterans take part in a remembrance parade and service in Fort William — Veterans take part in a remembrance parade and service in Fort William, Scotland.

News image — A member of the public queues to attend the memorial service in London.

Getty Images A member of the public wears a jacket with a large poppy on the back — A member of the public queues to attend the memorial service in London.

News image — In the grounds of St Mary's Church in Isleworth wooden crosses are arranged to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War.

Reuters Wooden crosses are seen arranged to form the number one hundred to mark Remembrance on the grounds of St Mary's church in Isleworth, London — In the grounds of St Mary's Church in Isleworth wooden crosses are arranged to mark the centenary of the end of the Great War.

News image — The union flag is seen at half mast at the Enniskillen Cenotaph in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

PA Remembrance Sunday in Enniskillen — The union flag is seen at half mast at the Enniskillen Cenotaph in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland.

News image — Elsewhere around the world commemorations are taking place to mark what was meant to be the war to end all wars. Here a man looks on during commemorations at the WA State War Memorial in King's Park, Perth, Australia,

EPA Remembrance Day commemorations at the WA State War Memorial in King's Park, Perth, Australia, — Elsewhere around the world commemorations are taking place to mark what was meant to be the war to end all wars. Here a man looks on during commemorations at the WA State War Memorial in King's Park, Perth, Australia,

News image — Red poppies are projected on to the sails of the Sydney Opera House in Australia.

Reuters Red poppies are projected on to the sails of the Sydney Opera House — Red poppies are projected on to the sails of the Sydney Opera House in Australia.

News image — French President Emmanuel Macron leads the commemoration at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

EPA French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech — French President Emmanuel Macron leads the commemoration at the Arc de Triomphe in Paris.

News image — Mr Macron was playing host to 70 world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

Reuters Brigitte Macron, French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, US President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump — Mr Macron was playing host to 70 world leaders, including US President Donald Trump and German Chancellor Angela Merkel.

News image — Russian President Vladimir Putin is also in attendance.

Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin arrives to attend a commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day — Russian President Vladimir Putin is also in attendance.

News image — The empty chairs with the names of the world leaders are seen before a commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day in France where much of the conflict took place.

Reuters The empty chairs with the names of guests are seen before a commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day — The empty chairs with the names of the world leaders are seen before a commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day in France where much of the conflict took place.

News image — French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel walk ahead of guests as they leave the Elysee Palace.

Reuters European leaders at the Elysee Palace — French President Emmanuel Macron, his wife Brigitte Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel walk ahead of guests as they leave the Elysee Palace.

News image — A dove is released at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Congres Column, in Brussels, Belgium.

EPA A dove being released — A dove is released at the tomb of the unknown soldier at Congres Column, in Brussels, Belgium.

News image — Veterans make their way from the cenotaph in Hong Kong having laid their wreaths.

EPA Hong Kong veterans walk after laying wreaths in front of the Cenotaph in Hong Kong, China, — Veterans make their way from the cenotaph in Hong Kong having laid their wreaths.

News image — British Royal Marine commando veterans parade past he cenotaph in Floriana, Malta.

Reuters British Royal Marine commando veterans — British Royal Marine commando veterans parade past he cenotaph in Floriana, Malta.

News image — Members of military history clubs wear WW1 French military uniform during a ceremony at the Brotherly cemetery of WW1 heroes in Tsarskoye Selo outside Saint Petersburg.

AFP Members of military history clubs wear WWI French military uniform — Members of military history clubs wear WW1 French military uniform during a ceremony at the Brotherly cemetery of WW1 heroes in Tsarskoye Selo outside Saint Petersburg.

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