After the spectacle of the re-enactment of Trafalgar, a "Drumhead" ceremony commemorated those who have died while serving at sea.

Breakfast's Julia Botfield went to Southsea Common, where the ceremony took place

250,000 people watched the fireworks in Portsmouth

The ceremony will begin at 11am this morning.

Julia Botfield's report on last night's fireworks and today's Drumhead Ceremony

The fireworks represented the storm the day after the battle, which ravaged all three fleets, English, Spanish and French.

Julia spoke to the First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Alan West, who said he was delighed with all of the celebrations so far.

Apparently the Queen is also pleased - she asked the Admiral to "splice the main brace" - which means that every one in the fleet will receive a tot of rum.

Sir Alan explained that today's commemorations are designed to be contemplative, to remember those who have died and to introduce young people to the cost of war.

The First Sea Lord, Admiral Sir Alan West reflects on the celebrations

Julia Botfield was on board HMS Ocean, to watch the final preparations for the review. She gave us a taste of life below decks on a modern warship - and set the scene for this afternoon's display, which you can see live on BBC One.

She also talked to the French admiral, Jacques Mazard, who's attending today's re-enactments.

Julia looks at life below decks

Would Trafalgar Square have been the Place Napoleon?

As a curtain-raiser, we called in historian Lucy Moore, to look at what might have happened if Britain had lost the battle of Trafalgar - and the French and Spanish had won.

Lucy Moore's special report for Breakfast on the battle of Trafalgar

We asked her into the studio to tell us more about Nelson's role in the battle.

watch our interview with Lucy Moore