Lest we forget: Australia commemorated Remembrance Day differently in 2020

The Australian War Memorial commemorated Remembrance Day with a nationally televised ceremony on Wednesday, as a private service was held in Sydney at Martin Place.

Australians remembered those killed and maimed in World War II differently in 2020, mostly still kept apart by the coronavirus pandemic.

Many took to social media, using #RemembranceDay to share reflections and watch virtual ceremonies.

Lest we forget.

Nov 11, 2020, updated Nov 11, 2020

1/17A bugler is seen on the mostly empty streets outside the Parliament of Victoria in Melbourne.

2/17The Australian War Memorial shared this photograph on Twitter, with the caption: They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest we forget.

3/17The War Memorial also shared this image of veteran Les Cook at the LPC commemorating the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII.

4/17Prime Minister Scott Morrison shared this image of the Sydney Opera House lit with red poppies, with the caption: At the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, we will remember them.

5/17City of Melbourne shared this image of the Shrine of Remembrance, with the caption: Lest we forget.

6/17A guest waits for the start of the 2020 Remembrance Day ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

7/17Prime Minister Scott Morrison lays a wreath during the 2020 Remembrance Day ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra.

8/17Guests arrive at the invitation only official Remembrance Day service in Martin Place, Sydney.

9/17NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian attended the invite-only official Remembrance Day service in Martin Place, Sydney.

10/17Prime Minister Scott Morrison and Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese are pictured together at the Canberra memorial service.

11/17Opposition leader Anthony Albanese (right) speaks to ACT Chief Minister Andrew Barr at the Canberra service.

12/17A gloved hand is seen holding poppies at the invite-only official Remembrance Day service in Martin Place on November 11, 2020.

13/17A didgeridoo player plays during the 2020 Remembrance Day ceremony at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra.

14/17Hand sanitiser is provided to maintain COVID-safety as poppies are handed out at the Martin Place memorial service.

15/17Members of the general public wear masks and maintain social distancing, while looking on from behind a barricade at Martin Place.

16/17A member of the Australian Army is seen holding an electronic donation device at the invite-only official Remembrance Day service in Martin Place.

17/17A girl is handed a poppy at the invitation only memorial service in Martin Place.