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Remembrance Sunday 2023
King Charles leads Remembrance Sunday commemorations at the Cenotaph, joined by Prince William and Kate, amidst family health concerns and significant anniversaries.
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King Charles IiiQueen CamillaPrince WilliamKatePrincess Of WalesSir Keir Starmer
- Which politicians were present at the event?
- Politicians, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and several predecessors, laid wreaths. Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson was among those present.
- Who led the Remembrance Sunday commemorations?
- King Charles III led the Remembrance Sunday commemorations, laying a wreath at the Cenotaph. He was accompanied by Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales, while Queen Camilla and Queen Consort were absent due to illness.
- What anniversaries were commemorated this year?
- The event also commemorated the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, the 25th anniversary of the end of the war in Kosovo, and other significant anniversaries.
- What events took place across the UK besides London?
- The event included a two-minute silence and a parade of 10,000 veterans. Similar events took place across the UK, including Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast.
- Why was the Princess of Wales's attendance significant?
- The Princess of Wales's attendance was particularly significant, marking her return to public duties following cancer treatment. Her presence, along with Prince William's, was seen as important support for the King.