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THE Queen was seen shedding a tear for Britain's war heroes at a Remembrance Sunday service as Britain fell silent for our fallen soldiers.

Her Majesty was joined by Kate Middleton on the balcony of the Cenotaph in central London where she watched the traditional wreath-laying service.

The Queen appears emotional at the service honouring the country's war heroes alongside Kate Middleton
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The Queen appears emotional at the service honouring the country's war heroes alongside Kate MiddletonCredit: AP:Associated Press
Her Majesty shed tears during the service at the memorial
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Her Majesty shed tears during the service at the memorialCredit: Max Mumby
Crowds gather at the Cenotaph in London for the Remembrance Day service
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Crowds gather at the Cenotaph in London for the Remembrance Day serviceCredit: PA:Press Association
Prince Charles lays a wreath on behalf of his 93-year-old mother
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Prince Charles lays a wreath on behalf of his 93-year-old motherCredit: Rex Features
Meghan Markle falls silent for Britain's war heroes
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Meghan Markle falls silent for Britain's war heroesCredit: James Whatling
Veterans attend the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial at The Cenotaph
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Veterans attend the annual Remembrance Sunday memorial at The CenotaphCredit: Getty - Contributor

Prince Charles laid a wreath of poppies on behalf of his 93-year-old mother as thousands gathered in Whitehall for the emotional ceremony.

Meghan Markle arrived at the event with her husband Harry as the pair put on a show of unity alongside Prince William and Kate.

High profile politicians such as Labour's Jeremy Corbyn, Home Secretary Priti Patel and Commons leader Jacob Rees Mogg are also in attendance.

The Prime Minister, who laid a wreath with Corbyn, was seen leaving Downing Street today with his partner Carrie Symonds.

Hundreds of armed forces personnel are also in attendance alongside Cabinet ministers, religious leaders and representatives of Commonwealth nations.

A two minutes silence was observed at 11am - with its beginning and end marked by the firing of a gun by the King's Troop Royal Horse Artillery.

Buglers of the Royal Marines sounded the Last Post before wreaths were laid at the Cenotaph by the royals, politicians, foreign representatives and senior armed forces personnel.

Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn carry wreaths of poppies at the service
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Boris Johnson and Jeremy Corbyn carry wreaths of poppies at the serviceCredit: AP:Associated Press
Former Prime Ministers David Cameron and Gordon Brown stand behind Johnson and Corbyn
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Former Prime Ministers David Cameron and Gordon Brown stand behind Johnson and CorbynCredit: AFP or licensors
Princes William and Harry take part in the emotional service
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Princes William and Harry take part in the emotional serviceCredit: �2019 Stephen Lock / i-Images
Prince William looked solemn at the service today
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Prince William looked solemn at the service todayCredit: Splash News
The Queen chats to Kate Middleton before the service this morning
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The Queen chats to Kate Middleton before the service this morningCredit: Andrew Parsons
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds leave Downing Street this morning
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Prime Minister Boris Johnson and his partner Carrie Symonds leave Downing Street this morningCredit: Reuters
Former Prime Ministers David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and John Major attend
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Former Prime Ministers David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and John Major attendCredit: Reuters
Members of the forces march in London on Remembrance Sunday
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Members of the forces march in London on Remembrance SundayCredit: SWNS:South West News Service
Home Secretary Priti Patel ahead of the event today in Whitehall
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Home Secretary Priti Patel ahead of the event today in WhitehallCredit: PA:Press Association
London Mayor Sadiq Khan arrives ahead of the wreath-laying ceremony
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London Mayor Sadiq Khan arrives ahead of the wreath-laying ceremonyCredit: PA:Press Association
Ex-PM Theresa May is in attendance alongside other former leaders
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Ex-PM Theresa May is in attendance alongside other former leadersCredit: Reuters
Tory minister Jacob Rees-Mogg arrives at the memorial in central London
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Tory minister Jacob Rees-Mogg arrives at the memorial in central LondonCredit: Reuters
Ms Symonds watches the service from a balcony
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Ms Symonds watches the service from a balconyCredit: Getty - Contributor

An equerry laid a wreath for the 98-year-old Duke of Edinburgh who did not attend after retiring from royal duties two years ago.

William and Harry followed their father in laying wreaths, while their wives watched the ceremony from balconies.

Five former prime ministers - Sir John Major, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Theresa May - are also in attendance.

After wreaths are laid, the Bishop of London, Dame Sarah Mullally, will lead a service of remembrance which will end with trumpeters of the Royal Air Force sounding Rouse (Reveille).

Following the ceremony, thousands of veterans and servicemen and women will march past the Cenotaph to pay their respects to those killed in past and present conflicts.

This year marks the 75th anniversary of D-Day, the Battle of Kohima in India, the Battle of Arnhem in the Netherlands and the Battle of Monte Cassino in Italy.

A World War II Spitfire, flies over the Battle of Britain Memorial in Folkestone, Kent, in a tribute to the fallen on Remembrance Day
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A World War II Spitfire, flies over the Battle of Britain Memorial in Folkestone, Kent, in a tribute to the fallen on Remembrance DayCredit: Reuters
Members of the armed forces march during the service
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Members of the armed forces march during the serviceCredit: PA:Press Association
Crowds have started to gather for the service today
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Crowds have started to gather for the service todayCredit: David Willetts
The poppy-wreaths will be laid at the Cenotaph memorial in central London
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The poppy-wreaths will be laid at the Cenotaph memorial in central LondonCredit: David Willetts

In Salford, Greater Manchester, a yob ruined a Remembrance Sunday service by launching fireworks into a crowd of war veterans during the two-minute silence.

Locals claimed the man set off a "rocket" shortly after 11am in Eccles, Salford, as dozens of people paid their respects to the war dead.

The man, who seemed to be dressed in army-style clothing, hung out of a window near the town Cenotaph as residents shouting "get him out" hurled traffic cones at him.

He was bundled into a police car by officers - with it later being confirmed a 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of a public order offence.

St Andrew's House in Edinburgh is illuminated red ahead of Armistice Day in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal
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St Andrew's House in Edinburgh is illuminated red ahead of Armistice Day in support of the Scottish Poppy Appeal
The Balmoral Clock in Edinburgh lit up in red as Scotland pays tribute to the fallen
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The Balmoral Clock in Edinburgh lit up in red as Scotland pays tribute to the fallen
A member of the Catafalque party stands at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra
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A member of the Catafalque party stands at the Australian War Memorial in CanberraCredit: EPA
People lay wreaths during a Remembrance Day event at the Sydney Cenotaph in Sydney
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People lay wreaths during a Remembrance Day event at the Sydney Cenotaph in SydneyCredit: EPA
Veterans look on during a Remembrance Day Service in Martin Place, Sydney
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Veterans look on during a Remembrance Day Service in Martin Place, SydneyCredit: Getty - Pool
A woman takes a photograph of poppies on November 11, 2019 in Melbourne, Australia
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A woman takes a photograph of poppies on November 11, 2019 in Melbourne, AustraliaCredit: Getty Images - Getty
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