As is customary, all of the living former prime ministers were present in London, while in Edinburgh, First Minister John Swinney marked the occasion by laying a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance at a similar service. Chief of the defence staff Air Chief Marshal Sir Richard Knighton said: "From the Cenotaph in London to memorials in towns and villages across the United Kingdom, and wherever our armed forces serve around the world, we pause to remember their courage, their sacrifice and their enduring legacy. Sir Rod Stewart, Sam Ryder and Keala Settle were on the bill, along with performances by the Central Band of the RAF, the RAF Squadronaires and the Band of HM Royal Marines during the event at London's Royal Albert Hall.
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