Flags on Admiral Nelson's former ship, HMS Victory, spell out the message he sent to his troops before the historic Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It said: "England expects that every man will do his duty."
Petty Officer Adebambo Salawu, 18, lays a wreath at Nelson's tomb, which is in the crypt of St Paul's Cathedral. This weekend marks the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar where Nelson's troops defeated French and Spanish forces.
The Queen met some members of the Royal Navy just before a commemorative dinner at Portsmouth Naval Base.
Spanish soldiers dressed in the traditional uniforms of the time to remember the men who died in battle
The first beacon is lit to celebrate Trafalgar Day at Portsmouth
Thousands of sailors all around the world are remembering the battle and those who lost their lives
A wreath floats in the water during a service to remember the 7,000 people who died during the battle in Cadiz, Spain
The events finished with a grand light and sound show in London's aptly named Trafalgar Square
Crowds watched lasers light up the night sky to remember the bravery of all those in the famous battle
And Admiral Nelson's illuminated statue looked down on the events
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