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Staffordshire falls silent for Armistice Day

Press Association A military band in uniform, wearing large black hats gather in front of a cenotaph. They are all wearing grey military overcoats and each has an instrument.Press Association
The Band of the Coldstream Guards ahead of the Armistice Day service at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens in Alrewas, Staffordshire

Staffordshire has observed two minutes of silence to commemorate those who have died in military conflicts.

An Armistice Day service was held on Wednesday at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens, previously known as the National Memorial Arboretum, in Alrewas.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester were present at the service, observing the two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT and laying a wreath of poppies.

The pair were then taken around the memorial, before speaking with members of the public who attended the service.

Press Association The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens. They both wear black outfits. They are with a group of people also wearing black.Press Association
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens
Press Association The Duke of Gloucester stands at a podium which says Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens on it. He stands in front of a military band. Press Association
The Duke of Gloucester speaking at the event

Last year, the Princess of Wales had attended the memorial in Alrewas and joined veterans in honouring fallen soldiers, before laying a wreath in memory of those who paid the ultimate sacrifice.

Press Association The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester wearing black, with other people behind them, some wearing black and some wearing military uniforms. The duke carries a wreath of poppies.Press Association
The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester laid a wreath of poppies
Press Association A crowd of people sitting in chairs next to a memorial wall to people killed in the forces and a statue of men holding up a stretcher with a body on it.Press Association
People took part in the two minute silence to mark Armistice Day

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