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A look at the Tower of London's poppy installation 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' from the first poppy to the field of red.

Two families who lost men in military campaigns almost a century apart have made an emotional visit to the Tower of London's sea of poppies.

The Tower of London has been lit up green this evening as a tribute to the state visit of Ireland's President, Michael Higgins.

President Higgins has today met the Queen, addressed Parliament and spoken at a state banquet at Windsor Castle.

The Tower of London Credit: Ian Nicholson/PA

The paper says that despite a man being spotted guards were unable to move from their posts and had to radio for help. No-one was caught.

The Metropolitan Police have confirmed that there has been an allegation of theft from the Tower and that they have launched an investigation.

Two Yeoman Warders - or Beefeaters who traditionally guard the Tower of London Credit: Katie Collins/PA Wire

The Olympic and Paralympic medals have been handed over to the Tower of London for safekeeping ahead of the London 2012 Games.