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Nov 13, 2021, 18 tweets

In our centenary year the fantastic @RoyalMarines drummers get the #FestivalOfRemembrance underway.

The Prince of Wales arrives at the @RoyalAlbertHall along with other members of the @RoyalFamily @ClarenceHouse #FestivalOfRemembrance

.@probstomfoolery reads 'Alive with Poppies' as wristbands worn by the audience light up in a shared moment of remembrance #FestivalOfRemembrance

.@GregoryPorter performs 'He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother' #FestivalOfRemembrance

The Chelsea Pensioners enter @royalalberthall to the sounds of 'The Boys of the Old Brigade' @RHChelsea #FestivalOfRemembrance

100 RBL volunteers and staff unite to celebrate our centenary at the #FestivalOfRemembrance

.@raminkarimloo performs 'You'll Never Walk Alone' #FestivalOfRemembrance

The muster is started by the @RoyalNavy, the senior service at #FestivalOfRemembrance. They are followed by @BritishArmy, @RoyalAirForce, @careersatsea, #Commonwealth Flags and RBL Civilian Services

The Book of Remembrance enters the @royalalberthall along with military personnel who served in Afghanistan #FestivalOfRemembrance

.@alexandramusic performs 'Abide with Me'

RBL President Lt General James Bashall gives the exhortation at the #FestivalofRemembrance

"At the going down of the sun, and in the morning, we will remember them." #FestivalofRemembrance

Silence falls whilst the Last Post is played #FestivalofRemembrance

Poppies fall silently at the #FestivalofRemembrance as everyone in @RoyalAlbertHall observes the #TwoMinuteSilence

Serving personnel lead a rousing three cheers for HM The Queen 👑 #FestivalOfRemembrance @RoyalFamily

Thank you @HuwBBC for being such a great host. #FestivalOfRemembrance @RoyalAlbertHall

If you were unable to watch the #FestivalOfRemembrance this evening, catch up on @BBCiPlayer

Tune in tomorrow morning from 10.15am on
@BBCOne for live coverage of the March at the Cenotaph. #RemembranceSunday

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