Politicians, members of the Royal Family and veterans are commemorating those who lost their lives in conflict as the UK marks Remembrance Sunday.
A two-minute silence was held across the country and wreaths were laid at memorials.
Prince Charles attended the annual ceremony at the Cenotaph in London and Big Ben chimed at 11:00 GMT.
For the first time the Queen did not lay a wreath but instead watched from the Foreign Office’s balcony.
At the Cenotaph on Whitehall, the Last Post was played shortly before the Prince of Wales laid the wreath.
The royals were joined by Prime Minister Theresa May, other senior politicians, religious leaders and dignitaries from around the Commonwealth.
As part of services being held across Scotland, more than 100 wreaths were laid at Edinburgh’s City Chambers and Binyon’s Lines were read out. First Minister Nicola Sturgeon attended the service.
Sir Stuart Peach, chief of the defence staff, told the Andrew Marr show that the day was one of remembrance and reconciliation.
“Today we mark and remember over a million British and Commonwealth soldiers who died in both world wars. So it is about remembering the sacrifice they made so that we can enjoy the freedom and liberty that we have today,” he said.
“It’s also very important to understand that this is about reconciliation. That nations move on.”
The new Defence Secretary, Gavin Williamson, said: “We must not forget the continued sacrifices our armed services make, right across the globe serving in 30 countries, making sure that this country remains safe – and that the freedoms that we have today continue to be protected.”
BBC