A century after fighting for Paris, leaders mark armistice

SUMMARY

French President Emmanuel Macron led tributes to the millions of soldiers killed in World War One on Sunday, using an emotional ceremony in Paris attended by scores of world leaders to warn against nationalism a century on from the conflict. US President Donald Trump, Russian President Vladimir Putin, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and dozens of monarchs, princes, presidents and prime ministers joined Macron to mark the moment the guns fell silent across Europe 100 years earlier. Under grey skies and gently falling rain, many heads of state joined Macron in walking the last stretch of the Champs Elysees to the Arc de Triomphe, where the ceremony was held. Trump and Putin arrived slightly later in separate motorcades. In UK, Queen Elizabeth II and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier attended a National Service to mark the centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey, London. Here are the images from the centenary celebration of Armistice Day. Image Source: Associated Press (AP)

By CNBC-TV18Nov 12, 2018 2:33:52 PM IST (Published)

Britain's Queen Elizabeth II talks to the Dean of Westminster Abbey as she leaves the abbey after attending the National Service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice in London, Sunday, November 11, 2018. Remembrance Sunday is held each year to commemorate the service men and women who fought in past military conflicts. 2018 marks the centenary of the armistice and cessation of hostilities in WWI, which ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, meets Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at the Paris Peace Forum in Paris, Sunday, November 11, 2018. International leaders attended a ceremony in Paris on Sunday at mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. (Thomas Samson, Pool via AP)

President Donald Trump stands amongst the headstones during an American Commemoration Ceremony, Sunday November 11, 2018, at Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris. Trump is attending centennial commemorations in Paris this weekend to mark the Armistice that ended World War I. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

The famous Paris landmark, the Eiffel Tower, looms in the background of the headstones during an American Commemoration Ceremony, Sunday November 11, 2018, at Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris. Trump is attending centennial commemorations in Paris this weekend to mark the Armistice that ended World War I. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron hold hands after leaving books at the peace library of the Paris Peace Forum as part of the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day, in Paris, Sunday, November 11, 2018. International leaders attended a ceremony in Paris on Sunday at mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. (Gonzalo Fuentes, Pool via AP)

French President Emmanuel Macron's wife, Brigitte Macron, center left, listens to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, center right, as they walk with other world leaders towards the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, France, as part of the commemorations marking the 100th anniversary of the 11 November 1918 armistice, ending World War I, Sunday, November 11, 2018. (Ludovic Marin/Pool Photo via AP)

Russian President Vladimir Putin, left, and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau attend the opening session of the Paris Peace Forum as part of the commemoration ceremony for Armistice Day, in Paris, Sunday, November 11, 2018. International leaders attended a ceremony in Paris on Sunday at mark the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I. (Mikhail Metzel, TASS/Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)

Military personnel and veterans attend a Remembrance Sunday service and parade at the Commando Memorial at Spean Bridge, England, Sunday November 11, 2018, during the Centennial of the end of WWI. Events Sunday mark the 100th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which ended the First World War. (Andrew Milligan/PA via AP)

The famous Paris landmark, the Eiffel Tower, looms in the background of the headstones during an American Commemoration Ceremony, Sunday Nov. 11, 2018, at Suresnes American Cemetery near Paris. Trump is attending centennial commemorations in Paris this weekend to mark the Armistice that ended World War I. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Queen Elizabeth II and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier attend a National Service to mark the centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey, London, Sunday, November 11, 2018. (Paul Grover/Pool photo via AP)

The wreath of Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May at the grave of George Ellison, the last British soldier to be killed before Armistice in 1918, at the St Symphorien Military Cemetery in Mons, as Belgian Prime Minister Charles Michel looks on, Friday Nov. 9, 2018. (Gareth Fuller/Pool via AP)

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby makes an address during a National Service to mark the centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey, London, Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby makes an address during a National Service to mark the centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey, London, Sunday November 11, 2018. (Paul Grover/Pool photo via AP)

Queen Elizabeth II shakes hands with German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier at a National Service to mark the centenary of the Armistice at Westminster Abbey, London, Sunday November 11, 2018. (Paul Grover/Pool Photo via AP)

Britain's Prime Minister Theresa May with her husband Philip leaves Westminster Abbey after attending the National Service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice in London, Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. Remembrance Sunday is held each year to commemorate the service men and women who fought in past military conflicts. 2018 marks the centenary of the armistice and cessation of hostilities in WWI, which ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month,1918. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)

President of Germany Frank-Walter Steinmeier with his wife Elke Budenbender leave Westminster Abbey after attending the National Service to mark the Centenary of the Armistice in London, Sunday, November 11, 2018. Remembrance Sunday is held each year to commemorate the service men and women who fought in past military conflicts. 2018 marks the centenary of the armistice and cessation of hostilities in WWI, which ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. (AP Photo/Alastair Grant)