Prince of Wales and other members of royal family The Royal Albert Hall has arrived to pay tribute to all those who lost their lives in the conflicts.
duke and Duchess of Cornwall was joined by the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge In the royal box at the annual celebration of commemoration, along with several other members of the royal family.
Queen She herself was not in attendance – only the sixth time she missed the annual event – but is expected to attend the ceremony at the Cenotaph of Remembrance on Sunday.
The 95-year-old monarch was ordered to rest three weeks earlier by royal doctors, and spent a night in hospital on 20 October as part of preliminary tests.
She returned to Windsor Castle on Tuesday after a long-planned weekend at her Sandringham estate in Norfolk.
The ceremony was opened by singer Alfie Bo, who performed the song “Greatest Day” by Take That.
The 100 year anniversary of the Royal British Legion was also highlighted, with poet Tomos Roberts performing an emotional rendition of his specially commissioned piece ‘Alive with Popeyes’ in celebration of the commemoration at the Royal Albert Hall.
Members of the Royal Family took their places at the commemoration ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall this evening, with the Queen not in attendance
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge were among the royals who joined the Prince of Wales at the Royal Box this evening
Prince Charles is seen entering the Royal Albert Hall with the Duchess of Cornwall this evening ahead of the commemoration
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge join Prince Charles and Camilla in the royal box at the annual commemoration ceremony at the Royal Albert Hall this evening
William and Kate, both wearing poppies, smiled warmly as they were welcomed at the entrance of the venue this evening
The Duchess of Cornwall also attended the annual commemoration this evening and looked elated
After the poem ended, the audience lifted their wristbands—which glowed red, creating an effect similar to the image of a field of poppies.
American singer Gregory Porter was the next guest to take the stage, performing a song in the center of the venue.
The ceremony was started by the pompous team of the Royal Marines and was followed by members of the Royal British Legion following the blue and gold standards.
Blue signifies loyalty and loyalty and gold represents trial by fire.
Cynthia Erivo, Alexandra Burke and Ramin Karimloo will all perform at the Royal British Legion’s annual event.
Earlier in the evening, William and Kate arrived at the event together, the Duke of Cambridge wearing a poppy and her medallion, while Kate wore a poppy pin on her top.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were also seen arriving together at the annual event at the Royal Albert Hall, stopping briefly to greet those inside the venue’s entrance.
Prince Edward wore his poppy with his medallions, while his wife was also seen wearing a poppy pin on the lapel of her overcoat.
The event was also attended by the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Lawrence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra.
Everyone wore dark clothes as they looked out of the box, clapping and standing and cheering throughout the service.
The Royal Family was seen standing in the Royal Box at Albert Hall before the start of the festival as they looked to take their seats.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex were among the members of the Royal Family who arrived at the venue this evening.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also present at the event this evening, and sat in his own box to the left of the royal box.
Boris Johnson sat at the edge of the royal box, Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer also present, to the prime minister on the other side of the royal family.
Prince Charles and Camilla were joined in front of the Royal Box by Prince William and Kate ahead of the festival.
Prime Minister Boris Johnson was also present at the Royal Albert Hall for the annual celebration of commemoration.
He was sitting in the left side of the royal compartment, while the labor leader Sir Keir Starmer was sitting in a compartment on the other side.
Some of those attending the annual event wore face coverings, but attendees were asked to provide proof of vaccination or a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of arrival.
The Royal Albert Hall’s guidance states: ‘Please help us keep everyone safe by wearing a face covering where possible and respecting the personal space of others so as to reduce your risk and that of others.’
The service pays tribute to all those who have lost their lives in the conflicts.
2021 marks 100 years since the Collective National Remembrance Traditions were first organized by the Royal British Legion.
It also marked the 30th anniversary of the first Gulf War and the 10th anniversary of the end of military operations in Iraq.
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