Remembrance Sunday: Charles lays first wreath as King as Yorkshire comes together to mark occasion

Over the decades she was seen time and again leading the nation in sombre reflection by laying a poppy wreath at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.

The transfer of that duty to the-then Prince of Wales in 2017 was one of the first warning signs to the public of the Queen’s growing fraility.

So while Charles laying the wreath was not a new sight, yesterday’s service was the first time he marked Remembrance Sunday not as the monarch’s representative, but the monarch himself.

In Yorkshire, the region once again came together to pay its respects in services, parades and personal reflections.

Doncaster – Yorkshire’s newest city – saw a traditional parade of military and veterans.

The famous “They shall not grow old” verse from Laurence Binyon’s poem For The Fallen was read before the public stood for two minute’s silence.

Tributes were led by by Mayor of Doncaster, Ros Jones and Civic Mayor Councillor Ian Pearson.

York also saw a parade which left The Guildhall towards the city’s memorial gardens.

The Lord Mayor David Carr and Civic Party led the parade, accompanied by serving military from regiments across York, with invited dignitaries and representatives from local organisations. Coun Carr said: “Remembrance Sunday is an important day for so many, and an important date in the York calendar.

“It offers us an opportunity to show our appreciation for those who made the ultimate sacrifice for us all.

"It also allows us all to share our hopes for a peaceful future. It is an honour to be able to mark the occasion with residents and visitors to our city.”

The ceremony began at 10.58am, ahead of the Last Post and a gun salute at 11am.

This was followed by prayers; local organisations laid wreaths, led by the Lord Lieutenant, Johanna Ropner, and the Lord Mayor. The Railway Institute Band provided music for the parade and service.

The parade then returned to St Helen’s Square where the Mansion House flag was lowered to half-mast, as a mark of respect, as the Lord Mayor, Civic Party and guests salute the parade as it continues along Coney Street.

Meanwhile a Remembrance Day Service was held at St Margaret's Church, Aislaby, near Whitby, followed by an Act of Remembrance at the war memorial. There was a display of poppies knitted by women in the village.

Nidd Church, near Harrogate, observed the Act of Remembrance in a popular service. Traditional items were mixed with poems and songs.

Residents of Moorgate Care Village, in Rotherham, were visited by volunteers from The Royal British Legion.