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King Charles moved as tributes paid to Queen Elizabeth II at Festival of Remembrance

King Charles III has led the Royal Family at the annual Festival of Remembrance in London.

His Majesty looked emotional as a video tribute to Queen Elizabeth II was played, marking her long life of service to the Armed Forces.

The Princess Royal and the Earl of Wessex were also present to see the tribute which also included footage of Her Late Majesty during her time with the Auxiliary Territorial Service during World War Two. All three siblings appeared moved as the tribute continued and their late mother’s voice rang round the Royal Albert Hall as recordings of her speaking of the contribution the Armed Forces had made were played.

The King led the Royal Family at the service which pays tribute to all military personnel and remembers those who have given their lives for their country.

His Majesty was accompanied by Queen Camilla and the Prince and Princess of Wales. The Princess Royal was with her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, while the Countess of Wessex accompanied Prince Edward. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and Princess Alexandra also attended.

The Royal Family will take part in the Act of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on Remembrance Sunday. King Charles III will lay a wreath on behalf of the nation.

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Lydia Starbuck is Jubilee and Associate Editor at Royal Central and the main producer and presenter of the Royal Central Podcast and Royal Central Extra. Lydia is also a pen name of June Woolerton who is a journalist and writer with over twenty years experience in TV, radio, print and online. Her latest book, A History of British Royal Jubilees, is out now. Her new book, The Mysterious Death of Katherine Parr, will be published in March 2024. June is an award winning reporter, producer and editor. She's appeared on outlets including BBC 5 Live, BBC Radio Ulster and BBC Local Radio and has also helped set up a commercial radio station. June is also an accomplished writer with a wide range of material published online and in print. She is the author of two novels, published as e-books. She is also a marriage registrar and ceremony celebrant.