King observed a two-minute silence on Remembrance Day Sunday
King Charles III led the nation in a two-minute silence during the National Service of Remembrance at the memorial site at 11:00 GMT on Sunday.
He laid a wreath at the memorial in central London, as part of a service commemorating those who died in the war.
Commemorative events were also held in various communities across Britain, including Edinburgh, Belfast, and Cardiff.
Around 10,000 armed forces veterans took part in the Royal British Legion march-past on Whitehall, along with around 20 World War II veterans.
Before the ceremony on Sunday morning, a group of World War II veterans arrived at Whitehall to a warm applause from the crowd.
Their presence is somewhat poignant, as the number of veterans representing that generation is now very small.
Crowds gathered around the gates of Whitehall and Downing Street, with children from Scout groups reciting the Order of Service.
The King was joined at the London ceremony by other senior royals, including the Prince of Wales and the Duke of Edinburgh, and political leaders, including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer.
Princess Anne is in Australia and attended a commemoration at Sydney's Anzac Memorial.
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch and Liberal Democratic Party leader Ed Davey also laid wreaths at the ceremony, while Scottish First Minister John Swinney attended the Edinburgh service.
Events were held across the country to commemorate Remembrance Day. It is observed on the Sunday closest to Armistice Day on November 11 – the date when World War I ended in 1918.
This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Ahead of Sunday's events, the prime minister said the nation would pause "to honour all those who have served our country".
"We reflect on the extraordinary courage of our armed forces in the world wars and subsequent conflicts, whose service secured the freedoms we cherish today."
Donald Poole, a 101-year-old who is a veteran of the Royal Army Ordnance Corps, joined the march at the Cenotaph service with the Burma Star Memorial Fund.
"It is a great honour to be able to pay tribute to the poor souls who have died in all conflicts, and I know how lucky I am to still be here thanks to all those who have fought and served, past and present," he said.
On Saturday evening, the King was joined by Prince George, Queen Camilla, and Princess Catherine of Wales at this year's Remembrance Day Concert held at London's Royal Albert Hall.
On the eve of Remembrance Day, the audience stood and loud music played as members of the royal family entered the concert hall to commemorate those who died in service.
It was believed that 12-year-old George attended this annual concert for the first time. He was seated next to his mother, Catherine.
Earlier this year, events were held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE (Victory in Europe) Day and VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, marking the end of World War II.
During the four-day events commemorating VE Day, the King and other senior royals inspected a military procession in London, followed by an RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace.
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