Each year, the royal family joins the British people for the festival and expresses their support.

But this time around, there were significantly fewer royals there.

But in a surprising turn of events,Queen Elizabeth II also missed Remembrance Day.

Prince William saluting

Buckingham Palace released a statement in late October explaining her position.

Prince Charles placed a wreath in Queen Elizabeth’s stead.

Both Prince Harry andPrince Andrewhave stepped down from their royal duties and weren’t at the event.

Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Sophie, Countess of Wessex attend the annual Remembrance Sunday