Events remember Trafalgar battle

The day will end with a light show in Trafalgar Square

A number of events are taking place on Sunday to mark the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar.

The day remembering the battle began with a parade in Trafalgar Square, where the Duke of York laid a wreath by Nelson's column.

Special services followed at St Paul's Cathedral and on a replica battle boat called the Grand Turk.

Sunday will end with a special light show in Trafalgar Square, attended by around 10,000 people.

Click here to see pics from the Trafalgar Day anniversary

A drama showing the Battle of Trafalgar is planned to show spectators how the battle unfolded.

Cannon ball fired

The service at St Paul's Cathedral was be attended by members of the Royal Family, including Princes Philip, Andrew and Charles, and also Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall.

And following the service on the Grand Turk, bells rang out and a cannon ball was fired.

Admiral Nelson led British forces to victory on 21 October 1805, outwitting the French and Spanish forces to win the battle. Nelson died soon after it ended.

The victory put an end to the threat of Napoleon's armies invading Britain.

Click here for 360 degree views of Nelson's ship