Remembrance Sunday live: King Charles and senior royals to join PM at the Cenotaph as Britain pays respect to its fallen soldiers

Updated: 04:34 EDT, 8 November 2026 King Charles and a host of senior royals will join the Prime Minister at the Cenotaph this morning for Remembrance Sunday.Thousands of mourners are set to observe the yearly two-minute silence, including Andy Burnham attending the first service of his premiership.About 10,000 veterans will take part in the Royal British Legion's march past, with over 300 different Armed Forces and civilian organisations represented.People of all ages will march on Whitehall today – from bereaved children and military cadets, through to some of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War.Elsewhere, mourners have been gathering at the National Memorial Arboretum in Burton-on-Trent since 8am ahead of a 10am service.Organisers are expecting thousands to attend the ceremony at the year-round place of remembrance in Staffordshire.Ahead of Sunday's Cenotaph service, the Prime Minister 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.'Remembrance events underway across the countryThe National Service of Remembrance will culminate in a two-minute silence at 11am - but events across the country are already underway.Mourners have been gathering at the National Memorial Arboretum in Burton-on-Trent since 8am ahead of a 10am service.Organisers are expecting thousands to attend the ceremony at the year-round place of remembrance in Staffordshire.Harry and Meghan to mark Remembrance Sunday privatelyIt's also the first Remembrance Sunday since Prince Harry and Meghan Markle returned to the UK after six years in California.Veteran Harry served two Army tours in Afghanistan but is expected to mark the day privately this year with no public appearances planned.Last year, Meghan paid tribute to veterans in a heartfelt social media post - but was criticised for not wearing a poppy over Remembrance weekend.Harry's brother William will be at the Cenotaph this morning along with a string of senior royals.Andy Burnham awaits first Remembrance Sunday as PMAmong the mourners on Whitehall today will be Andy Burnham, joining his first Remembrance Sunday service as Prime Minister.The premier took part in last year's event, laying a wreath as Mayor of Manchester - but has had a busy 12 months since that day.He succeeded Sir Keir Starmer as PM in July just two years after the General Election.King to lead thousands of mourners on Remembrance SundayWelcome to our Remembrance Sunday blog, where we will be bringing our live updates as King Charles and a host of senior royals join the Prime Minister at the Cenotaph this morning.