A night of gentle entertainment at the Royal Variety Performance has been tradition for over a hundred years. Usually the queen and Prince Philip or Prince Charles and Camilla attend — sometimes joined by William and Kate — but last year it was a solo Prince Harry for the first time.
The Remembrance Service is always held on the second Sunday in November to commemorate those who have fought for their country. A two-minute silence is held at the Cenotaph war memorial, followed by poppy wreath laying by the queen and members of her family and a short church service. The Festival of Remembrance is held the night before, where members of the royal family watch performances from military bands and pop acts.
