A dazzling display of poppies has been projected onto Big Ben in a fitting Remembrance Day tribute to the fallen after members of the Royal Family earlier paid their respects at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
The office of Lindsay Hoyle, Speaker of the House of Commons, collaborated with Imperial War Museums to project the poignant light display on the Elizabeth Tower.
The projections featured images of soldiers, sailors, and airmen who participated in the Normandy landings and Women’s Auxiliary Air Force nursing orderlies.
Iconic photos of Queen Elizabeth II speaking with paratroopers preparing for D-Day, as well as pictures taken when she was a child, were also included.
The powerful display illuminated one of London’s most recognisable landmarks, a visual reminder of the nation’s gratitude and reflection on the sacrifices made.
Earlier, ceremonies were staged across the country in honour of servicemen and women who have given their lives in numerous conflicts.
In London, members of the Royal Family joined political and military leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Sir Lindsay, posting on X, said: “Today, in the year marking the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings, I laid a wreath at the Cenotaph on the behalf of the House of Commons.”
King Charles III led the nation in laying a wreath, followed by Prince William and other senior royals.
The traditional two minutes of silence was observed at 11 a.m., as crowds gathered to remember those who sacrificed their lives for the nation. Veterans and current service members marched in remembrance.
