The King and Prime Minister are among the guests attending the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance this evening.
The Princess of Wales and Prince George are also attending the event at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
The entertainers on the bill include Sir Rod Stewart, Sam Ryder and Keala Settle, along with performances by the Central Band of the RAF, the RAF Squadronaires and the Band of HM Royal Marines.
Sir Keir Starmer was joined by his wife Lady Victoria Starmer (left). Pic: PA
Ted Lasso star Hannah Waddingham is on hosting duties for the festival, commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, which takes place ahead of Remembrance Sunday tomorrow.
The event is also marking the 25th anniversary of the UK government lifting the ban on gay, lesbian and bisexual personnel serving openly in the armed forces.
The Princess of Wales was seen wearing a black dress adorned with a handmade poppy created out of silk, glass and other natural materials, along with earrings belonging to the late Queen.
The Prince of Wales was absent as he is in Brazil for the COP30 climate summit.
The King was announced as a patron of the Royal British Legion last year and will lead a two-minute silence at the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London on Sunday.
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