Photos: Over 70 years of British Royals attending Remembrance Sunday services

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Updated: November 9, 2018
Collage of Diana, Princess of Wales, Charles, Prince of Wales, Kate Middleton, and Prince William in various Remembrance Day events.© Photo: Getty Images

As the British royal family step out to mark Remembrance Sunday on 11 November 2018, HELLO! Online takes a look back at previous services the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince William, Prince Harry  Princess Diana and Kate Middleton have attended.

This year, Meghan Markle will attend her first service as Duchess of Sussex with husband Harry, while Prince Philip will miss the service for the first time after retiring from public engagements in 2017. 

This year is particuarly significant as it marks 100 years since the end of the First World War. Prior to the Sunday service, the royals are also attending the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday. 

From the UK to South Africa, Australia and Canada, these photos show the royals paying their respects to the fallen around the world for the last seven decades. 

Queen Elizabeth II places a wreath at a memorial, surrounded by officials and cadets.

1945: Before she was queen, Princess Elizabeth at The Cenotaph in Whitehall shortly after the Second World War ended.

A woman in a yellow dress places flowers at a monument, accompanied by a uniformed man. Several dignitaries in suits stand behind them, observing the ceremony.© Photo: Getty Images

1954: Queen Elizabeth and her husband in the Australian capital of Canberra.

Diana, Princess of Wales, wearing a black hat with veil, black coat, and red poppy pin.© Photo: Getty Images

1988: Princess Diana marks Armistice Day in France.

Queen Elizabeth II smiling, wearing a floral dress, hat, and white gloves, stands before a crowd.© Photo: Getty Images

1999: The Queen in Durban, South Africa.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in a black coat with a red poppy pin, holding a piece of paper.© Photo: Getty Images

2004: Prince William.

Daryl Smith walks past military honor guard holding flags and rifles at a ceremony.© Photo: Getty Images

2005: Prince Charles and Camilla in Washington DC, USA.

Queen Elizabeth II in black coat and hat, walking with Anne, Princess Royal and military officers.© Photo: Getty Images

2007: The Princess Royal and The Queen in London.

Queen Elizabeth II places a wreath at a memorial, wearing a black coat and hat.© Photo: Getty Images

2008: Queen Elizabeth lays a wreath at The Cenotaph.

Queen Elizabeth II places a wreath at a memorial, with Tony Blair among the dignitaries.© Photo: Getty Images

2006: The Queen at the New Zealand Memorial in Hyde Park.

Charles, Prince of Wales, in military uniform, places a wreath at a memorial.© Photo: Getty Images

2008: Prince Charles lays a wreath at The Cenotaph.

Charles, Prince of Wales, in military uniform salutes next to a woman in a black coat.© Photo: Getty Images

2009: The heir to the throne in Canada.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, in military uniform, holding a wreath.© Photo: Getty Images

2009: Prince Harry in London.

Queen Elizabeth II and a man stand before a memorial wall with red poppies.© Photo: Getty Images

2011: The Queen in Canberra, Australia.

Group of dignitaries, including Queen Elizabeth II and Peter Cosgrove, walking on wet pavement.© Photo: Getty Images

2011: The Queen in Australia.

Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in military uniform, holding a wreath of red poppies.© Photo: Getty Images

2010: Prince William just days before announcing his engagement to Kate Middleton.

Charles, Prince of Wales, in a gray suit, walks beside a woman in a white coat and hat.© Photo: Getty Images

2012: The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall in Canberra.

A woman in a black coat and hat with a red poppy pin stands with her hand on her chest.© Photo: Getty Images

2011: The Duchess of Cambridge.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stands with two other women in black attire and hats, all wearing red poppy pins.© Photo: Getty Images

2011: The Duchess of Cornwall, The Duchess of Cambridge and The Countess of Wessex.

Sophie, Countess of Wessex, stands with two other women in black coats and hats.© Photo: Getty Images

2011: The Countess of Wessex and The Duchess of Cambridge observing proceedings in London.

Prince William in military uniform places a wreath at a memorial, bending forward.© Photo: Getty Images

2012: Prince William at Whitehall.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, stands with Anne, Princess Royal, and Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, in military uniforms at an event.© Photo: PA

2013: Princess Anne, Prince William and Prince Philip walk together at the Sunday Service at the Cenotaph.

Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stands between two military officers in uniform at a ceremony.© Photo: PA

2016: Prince Harry with Prince William and Prince Anrew at the Cenotaph memorial service

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and Queen Elizabeth II stand behind a blue barrier.© Photo: PA

2017: Queen Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh observe from a balcony during the annual Remembrance Sunday Service at the Cenotaph memorial in Whitehall. This was the last service Prince Philip will attend.

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