Royal Family join veterans and families at Festival of Remembrance
Summary
King Charles III and senior members of the Royal Family attended the Festival of Remembrance at London's Royal Albert Hall, alongside veterans, serving personnel and bereaved families. The event commemorated British service members who died in conflicts and came ahead of Remembrance Sunday ceremonies across the country.Key Facts
- The Prince and Princess of Wales joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla at the annual festival.
- The festival took place on the eve of Remembrance Sunday.
- The King is due to lead a two-minute silence at Sunday's National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in central London.
- About 10,000 veterans are expected to join the Royal British Legion's march-past, representing more than 300 armed forces and civilian organisations.
- The festival marked 35 years since the end of the First Gulf War and 15 years since British military operations in Iraq under Operation Telic ended.
- Musicians including Alfie Boe and Mica Paris performed, and armed forces bands took part.
- The event was hosted by Clive Myrie and broadcast on BBC One.
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