Britain’s monarch led the royal family through Remembrance Day ceremonies in the first iteration of the holiday since the death of Queen Elizabeth II.
The occasion, established in honor of fallen soldiers who served the Commonwealth, took place on Nov. 13 while associated events unfolded over the weekend.
On Saturday evening, a number of royals – including Prince William and Kate Middleton, Prince Edward and Sophie and Princess Anne – could be seen at theNewly appointed British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was also spotted among those seated in the balcony area of the theatre. At the top of the evening, the audience was treated to a rendition of “I Vow To Thee My Country” sung by “Beauty and the Beast” star Luke Evans.Getty ImagesGetty ImagesGetty Images
Prince William and other royals sported poppy pins to commemorate the Commonwealth's fallen soldiers.
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