The head of the armed forces, Admiral Sir Tony Radakin, tells Sky News there is a 'special poignancy' to this year's ceremony following the Queen's death and against the backdrop of the Ukraine war.
, other party leaders, senior members of the cabinet, military chiefs of staff and high commissioners.Also in attendance were seven former prime ministers - Sir John Major, Sir Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.Image:A short service followed the laying of the main wreaths, with Bishop of London Dame Sarah Mullally leading a prayer.
The nation's longest-reigning monarch lived through the Second World War as a teenager, saw service as a military mechanic and was head of the armed forces.Image:In an interview with Sky News' Sophy Ridge on Sunday programme, chief of the defence staff Admiral Radakin said:"I think Remembrance Sunday is always poignant.
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