People across the UK have marked the centenary of the Armistice by taking part in commemorative events to remember the nation’s war dead. The Prince of Wales led the royal family’s tributes in an emotional ceremony at the Cenotaph in central London.
Thousands of shrouded figures have been laid at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in an art installation representing the men who died at the Battle of the Somme and whose bodies were never recovered.
The Prince of Wales got a colourful welcome to Accra in Ghana when he was co-opted by a troop of traditional dancers.
The Edenbridge Bonfire Society has unveiled this year’s celebrity guy as Boris Johnson and the former foreign secretary will follow in the footsteps of many famous faces which have gone up in flames over the years. Here are some of the highlights from the past decade and more:
Friday marks 100 years since Stonehenge was donated to the nation, and English Heritage is holding a day of celebrations. Here we take a look at the ancient monument through the years to mark the milestone.
One of the more unusual university rituals has played out at St Andrews in Scotland.
With the news that Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child, the Queen will soon be welcoming her eighth great-grandchild. Royal pregnancies have attracted attention across the years as the mothers to be continued in their public duties until their maternity leave started.
History enthusiasts have re-enacted the 1066 clash between King Harold and William the Conqueror on the anniversary of the Battle of Hastings. Here is a taste of the historical action:
Storm Callum brought winds of more than 70mph to parts of the UK which left dozens of flights grounded and thousands of homes without power.
Autumn is here but there’s no reason to stay indoors just yet.