16 pictures of the Remembrance Sunday service in Portsmouth's Guildhall Square

As ever, Portsmouth came out in force to mark the solemnity of Remembrance Sunday.

Veterans, supporters, cadets and civic dignitaries were in Guildhall Square this morning for a parade and service, to lay wreaths and to observe a two-minute silence.

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Here are pictures from the event.

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9. Dignitaries

The Lord-Lieutenant of Hampshire Nigel Atkinson (left) leads the Mayor of Portsmouth Councillor Hugh Mason (right) and members of the armed forces to lay wreaths at the City of Portsmouth War Memorial Photo: Andrew Matthews