Ten thousand people took part in a moving "People's Procession" in central London as a "nation's thank you" to World War One soldiers on the centenary of the Armistice.
The procession marks the centenary of the armistice and is made up of descendants, family members and members of the public who won a ticket to the event in a ballot.
Shortly after the conclusion of the Royal British Legion’s March Past the Cenotaph, participants gathered to walk from St James’ Park, down the Mall and past the Cenotaph.
Images from the event show members of the public laying wreaths at the monument in memory of those lost fighting for their country.
People wore poppies, medals and carried wreaths as they made their way along the 2km route. The procession set off after the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph, which was attended by senior royals and politicians.
Private Donald Smith, 98, and Jeff Watkins, 97, are among the oldest taking part in the march. Mr Watkins travelled from the US to participate.
Marion Lewis and her sister Dorothy Heslop were marching for their grandfather, Private John Waters of the 23rd Battalion Middlesex regiment.
He received a serious head wound at the Somme in October 1916 which left him missing part of his skull.
Ms Heslop said: “They did not expect him to survive so they left him outside the medical tent and we think it’s the cold that probably saved him.”
While Jackie Sheridan is marching for her great great uncle Oliver Davies who died aged just 21 while serving near Jerusalem.
He was killed by a stray bullet while taking animals to water and his family still has the letter written from his captain informing his mother of his death.
Ms Sheridan said: “It’s a very proud moment to represent my family who are descendants.
“It’s going to be emotional to see everybody here, knowing there’s 10,000 of us.”
Members of the public lined the barriers, calling out “thank you” as marchers went past while others applauded.
The event claimed it aims to give thanks to those who served in World War One and secure the victory that helped shape the rights and privileges we enjoy today.
Culture Secretary Jeremy Wright said: “This will be a fitting conclusion to the four year commemorations of the centenary of the First World War and will ensure the stories from this important period of our history are passed down to future generations.”
Additional reporting by PA.
