Originally named Armistice Day, it was to celebrate the agreement between the Allied nations and Germany to cease all fighting during World War I, which took effect at 11 a.m. on Nov. 11, 1918.

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales, represented the royal family at an Armistice Day event, wearing her long brown hair in an elegant side bun to complement her solemn outfit.

Workplaces and public spaces in the south of England fell silent during the annual Armistice Day commemoration. People gathered for the two minutes' silence at 11:00 GMT to remember men and women who lost their lives serving in the two world wars and other conflicts. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

November 11 holds a significant place in world history, marking events that have shaped nations, cultures, and the course of global affairs. One of the

Prince William, who recently moved to Forest Lodge, sent a video message encouraging young people to take time to reflect on Armistice Day

Events and services have been taking place across Northern Ireland to mark Armistice Day. At Stormont, members of the Northern Ireland Assembly held a memorial service led by the speaker Edwin Poots, who laid a poppy wreath in tribute to the fallen. In Londonderry and Belfast, two-minute silences were held at the Cenotaphs in both cities.

It's not exactly true, but Trump certainly wants to. Earlier this year, the President said he would declare November 11 as "Victory Day for World War I" and May 8 as ‘Victory Day for World War II.’ Tuesday, he reiterated his call in a speech at Arlington National Cemetery.

Tuesday marked the seventh annual “Reclaim Armistice Day” as attendees gathered to unite against American militarism and honor veterans.

Events have taken place across the region to mark Armistice Day. A two-minute silence was held across the UK at 11:00 GMT to commemorate the exact time an agreement to end the fighting in World War One came about on 11 November 1918.