People across the UK and the world pay tribute on Armistice Day
Watch: How the UK commemorated Armistice Day
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People across the UK and around the world have been taking part in events to mark Armistice Day.
The day takes place on 11 November every year, commemorating the end of World War One and remembering all those who have died in conflicts.
From ceremonies and wreath-laying events to moments of reflection, people have been coming together to pay their respects.
Here are some pictures from this year's commemorations.
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Members of the UK Armed Forces during the Western Front Association's Armistice Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, central London.
In London, there was a commemoration ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall.
It was attended by members of the public, politicians, serving soldiers and veterans as well as schoolchildren and cadets.
The Band of the Coldstream Guards performing at the Royal British Legion National Remembrance Gardens in Staffordshire.
Armistice Day marks the moment the fighting stopped in the First World War.
On the 11 November 1918, fighting was suspended on the Western Front, so Germany and the Allies could reach a peace agreement, and the guns fell silent at 11am.
That's why, every year, people pause for a two-minute silence at 11 o'clock, on the 11th day of the 11th month.
People in towns and cities across the UK paused at 11am for two minutes of silence.
This service of remembrance took place at the Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh.
Commemorations also took place at the Scottish National War Memorial in Edinburgh Castle and at Glasgow's George Square.
England players observe a minute of silence for Armistice Day at Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre on November 11, 2026.
A number of England players also observed the silence for Armistice Day at the Tottenham Hotspur Training Centre.
They have been preparing there ahead of their Nations League match against Croatia on Thursday.
French President Emmanuel Macron paid his respects at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Paris.
Commemorations have also been taking across Europe.
In Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron attended a ceremony during which a wreath was laid at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
Veterans lay wreaths following a Remembrance Day service at The Cenotaph, in Sydney, Australia.
Further afield, people in countries including Australia, New Zealand and Canada also paused to remember those who lost their lives in war.