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The royal couple were to attend the ceremony in London. But they did not appear “on medical advice,” said a royal source who did not elaborate.
The 94-year-old Queen joined other members of the Royal Family in commemorating those killed in the nation’s war in service.
Prince Charles laid a wreath on behalf of the monarch as she gazed at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office building from a balcony.
The Queen’s message on her crown read: “In memory of the glorious dead.”
The head of state wore a black hat and coat, with five poppies.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who resigned as royals earlier this year, wanted “to be able to personally acknowledge Remembrance in their own way.”
Prime Minister Boris Johnson, Labor leader Sir Keir Starmer and former Prime Ministers Sir John Major, Tony Blair, David Cameron and Theresa May attended the ceremony at the Cenotaph.
Whitehall is usually packed, but this year was very different due to the coronavirus pandemic, as the public was asked not to attend.
Instead, people were encouraged to participate in the two-minute silence at 11 a.m. at home.
Fewer than 30 veterans attended the scaled-down event, which was held outdoors with guests after social distancing.
General Sir Nick Carter, Chief of the Defense Staff, said some veterans might find Remembrance Sunday a lonely experience this year due to coronavirus restrictions.
Sir Nick told BBC One’s Andrew Marr that the rules would be “particularly tough on our veterans,” adding: “Traditionally they have had the opportunity to meet and talk about their memories and reflections, but equally to show off.
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