Thousands of people have attended a commemoration event marking 100 years since the end of the First World War.

The Dean of Canterbury Cathedral, the Very Revd Robert Willis, is leading the event at the Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in Canterbury.

Attendees have not been put off by drizzly weather, which has seen the 3rd Battalion, The Princess of Wales' Royal Regiment and Band parade in the ground.

Crowds heard the Last Post before observing a two-minute silence.

However, there was disappointment as a planned landing from the Flying Tigers parachute team has been cancelled due to the bad weather.

Richard Oldfield, vice lord-lieutenant of Kent, said: "Today went wonderfully well. The choir sounded excellent and the service was very moving.

"We want this to build up to November 11 and make the 100th anniversary very special."

Lord Mayor of Canterbury Colin Spooner said: "It was an absolutely fantastic event to have in our city.

"It was a shame about the weather but it didn't ruin things."

Deputy Lieutenant of Kent Trevor Sturgess added: "Despite the weather, the show must go on.

"There were meant to be 3,600 attendees but we lost some because the weather meant the cadet parade was cancelled.

"But it was a memorable service.

"With all of the mud and terrible weather that the soldiers had to endure in the First World War, a bit of rain here is nothing."