King Charles III unveils statues of Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at Remembrance Festival

At the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance held at the Royal Albert Hall, a poignant scene unfolded as King Charles III and Queen Camilla unveiled life-sized bronze statues of the late Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip. The statues, commemorating the royal couple's dedication to the concert hall, were revealed as part of its 150th-anniversary celebration. The King appeared visibly moved during the ceremony, an emotional moment as he gazed up at the statue of his late mother.

Royal Gathering in Remembrance

The event saw the presence of several key members of the Royal Family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, and others. Prominent political figures such as Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer also attended, observing the festivities from separate boxes.

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Host Clare Balding emphasized the importance of remembrance, stating that the fallen servicemen and women are "kept alive with our words, our memories, our tributes." The ceremony included performances from artists such as Mica Paris, Calum Scott, Colin Thackery, and Alfie Boe, who sang 'Bring Him Home'.

Honoring the Fallen and Historical Milestones

Princess Anne led a tribute to those who perished in the Battle of the Atlantic, marking 80 years since the longest military campaign of the Second World War, where approximately 65,000 seamen lost their lives. The Festival also paid homage to the bereaved families of military service members, the 70th anniversary of the Korean War, and the 75th anniversary of the Windrush generation's arrival in the UK.

The event concluded with the crowd and the royals singing 'Dear Lord And Father Of Mankind,' followed by the remembrance book's procession and a rendition of 'God Save The King'. As the ceremony ended, King Charles received cheers from the audience, signaling a respectful and heartfelt conclusion to a night of remembrance and tribute.

On Sunday, His Majesty will lead the nation in further remembrance at the Cenotaph, amidst a backdrop of recent protests and clashes in central London.

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