Adele sings Lean on Me as she and Stormzy stand alongside Grenfell families before 73 doves are released in memory of 72 victims and 'one for the unknown' after Britain falls silent on first anniversary of fire

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Adele and Stormzy today joined thousands of mourners to remember the 72 victims of the Grenfell Tower disaster as Britain fell silent on the first anniversary of the deadliest residential fire since the Blitz.

The devastated west London community became a sea of green - the colour adopted as a symbol of grief and hope in the wake of the blaze - as many stood tearfully and hugged at midday for 72 seconds.

Adele looked emotional as she stood among mourners in the shadow of Grenfell Tower and sang along as a gospel choir performed Bill Withers' hit Lean on Me while wreaths were laid and candles were lit in memory of the dead.

Rapper Stormzy stood quietly feet away at the 'wall of truth' before posing for pictures with children affected by the tragedy. Marcus Mumford was also there and all three stars have been demanding justice for Grenfell's victims. 

Today's 72-second silence was observed by millions across the UK including the Queen, who was dressed all in green and stood quietly next to Meghan Markle on their first royal engagement together in Cheshire.

In London green balloons then flew from the roof of Grenfell as large crowds gathered in its shadow to pray, lay white roses and light candles to remember their loved-ones.

Faith and community leaders also released 73 doves into the sky - one for every life lost on June 14, 2017, and another for the victims they fear have never been identified - before a silent march where one woman collapsed in tears as they approached the tower.

 

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