Mar 13, 2015

Great Britain commemorated the ceasing on combat activities in Afghanistan as the Queen was joined by many veterans at St. Paul’s Cathedral for a service. Prime Minister David Cameron spoke at the ceremony, which was attended by many of the Royal Family. There was a military flyover downtown London and a parade by veterans as they paid tribute to those who fought and died in the 13 year war.

: RAF Apache and Chinook helicopters fly past St Paul’s Cathedral in London on March 13, 2015, following a memorial service to mark the end of Britain’s combat operations in Afghanistan. (Justin Tallis/J/AFP/Getty Images)

: Members of the Army regiments march from St Paul’s Cathedral following a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

: Detailed view of medals on an Army officers jacket as family and friends of fallen servicemen join a march from St Paul’s Cathedral following a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

: Family and friends of fallen servicemen join a march from St Paul’s Cathedral following a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

: Members of the British armed forces during a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (John Phillips/Getty Images)

: Members of The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Portsmouth (Royal Band) lead a march from St Paul’s Cathedral following a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

: Members of the British armed forces during a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (John Phillips/Getty Images)

: Members of the British armed forces during a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (John Phillips/Getty Images)

: A member of the Army wearing a kilt joins with other soldiers as they march from St Paul’s Cathedral following a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

: Family and friends of fallen servicemen join a march from St Paul’s Cathedral following a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan at St Paul’s Cathedral on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Andrew Matthews – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

: A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter flies over the city’s centre as a memorial service to mark the end of Britain’s combat operations is held at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on March 13, 2015. (Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images)

: A handout photo obtained in London shows British and coalition troops gathering for a Service of Commemoration for those who served in Afghanistan and to mark the end of UK Combat Operations in the country at the Afghan National Army Officers Academy (ANAOA) in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Handout/via AFP photo)

: A handout photo obtained in London on March 13, 2015, show a soldier playing his instrument as British and coalition troops gather for a Service of Commemoration for those who served in Afghanistan and to mark the end of UK Combat Operations in the country at the Afghan National Army Officers Academy (ANAOA) in Kabul, Afghanistan. (Handout/via AFP photo)

: A Royal Air Force Chinook helicopter flies over the city’s centre as a memorial service to mark the end of Britain’s combat operations is held at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on March 13, 2015. (Carl Court/AFP/Getty Images)

: Prince Harry (C), Prince William, Duke of Cambridge (R) and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attend a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Kirsty Wigglesworth – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh attend the Service of Commemoration, Afghanistan, at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Friday, March 13, 2015. The Queen and Britain’s prime minister are joining veterans in a service to commemorate the end of Britain’s combat operations in Afghanistan. Almost 150,000 Britons served in the conflict, and 453 died. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, Pool)

: A cross made from used artillery shell cases is seen at the altar as British Prime Minister David Cameron speaks during a memorial service to mark the end of Britain’s combat operations in Afghanistan at St Paul’s Cathedral in central London on March 13, 2015. (John Stillwell/AFP/Getty Images)

: David Camron speaks during a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images)

: Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge attends a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Kirsty Wigglesworth – WPA Pool / Getty Images)

: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh hold hands as they leave St Paul’s Cathedral after a Service of Commemoration for troops who were stationed in Afghanistan on March 13, 2015 in London, England. (Chris Jackson/Getty Images)

: Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II receives a posy from Sophie Thorneloe, and sister Hannah Thorneloe, right, whose father Lieutenant Colonel Rupert Thoneloe was killed in Afghanistan, after attending the Service of Commemoration, Afghanistan, at St Paul’s Cathedral in London, Friday, March 13, 2015. The Queen and Britain’s prime minister are joining veterans in a service to commemorate the end of Britain’s combat operations in Afghanistan. Almost 150,000 Britons served in the conflict, and 453 died. (AP Photo/Kirsty Wigglesworth, pool)

Britain commemorates the end of the Afghan war

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