The public from all over UK remained silent at 11am today to commemorate Armistice Day.

The central London’s Cenotaph had Scots Guards playing Last Post on the bugle to signal the commencement of the silence.

The termination of the 2 minutes silence was initiated by playing Reveille. Amongst those placing wreaths at the Whitehall monument today included representatives of the Western Front Association, Lieutenant General Sir Robin Ross, of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association (SSAFA), pupils from five schools, the Royal Star and Garter Homes, the Victoria Cross and George Cross Association, and the serving officers from the army, navy and RAF. The Archbishop of Canterbury and defense ministers were as well at the Cenotaph for a special service.

The Armistice Day marks the return of peace to Europe at the end of the First World War after an accord between Germany and the allies, which came into being at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918. Observance is being conducted across the country to honor those who departed in the first world war and all those who have died in combat ever since.