Princess Kate Revived Queen Elizabeth’s Remembrance Day Tradition

Maya Ernest
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Princess Kate Revived Queen Elizabeth’s Remembrance Day Tradition


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Princess Kate joined members of the royal family to commemorate Remembrance Day this Sunday.

The Princess of Wales joined Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, this morning on a balcony overlooking the Cenotaph—the war memorial in the heart of Westminster where the annual service is held. There, they watched as King Charles III led the nation in honoring fallen soldiers, and the sovereign paid tribute to those killed in battle by laying a wreath at the Cenotaph. Adorned with poppies and black leaves, the wreath pays tribute to that of his grandfather, King George VI, and Queen Elizabeth II.

london, england november 10 catherine, princess of wales and sophie, duchess of edinburgh look on from a balcony the annual service of remembrance at the cenotaph on november 10, 2024 in london, england each year members of the british royal family join politicians, veterans and members of the public to remember those who have died in combat photo by toby melville wpa poolgetty images
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britains king charles iii lays a wreath during the remembrance sunday ceremony at the cenotaph on whitehall in central london on november 10, 2024 remembrance sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest sunday to armistice day, november 11, the anniversary of the end of the first world war and services across commonwealth countries remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since wwi photo by toby melville pool afp photo by toby melvillepoolafp via getty images
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Prince William, who was dressed in the uniform of a squadron leader of the Royal Air Force, also laid a wreath on the Cenotaph. Queen Camilla was absent due to a chest infection, although “she will mark the occasion privately at home,” the palace shared in a statement.

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london, england november 10 catherine, princess of wales at the cenotaph on november 10, 2024 in london, england each year members of the british royal family join politicians, veterans and members of the public to remember those who have died in combat photo by samir husseinwireimage
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For the occasion, Princess Kate wore a black dress coat with structured shoulders and a velvet bow accent, adding a Royal Air Force pin and a trio of traditional red poppies. She accessorized the look with a small black hat, which featured black roses, feathered accents, and a netted veil. Middleton also included a sweet tribute to the late Queen Elizabeth, wearing the Bahrain pearl earrings, which were originally gifted to the queen on her wedding day. The sophisticated diamond and pearl earrings honor Queen Elizabeth’s tradition of wearing pearls for moments of remembrance.

Yesterday, Kate stopped by Royal Albert Hall for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, a musical tribute to the Armed Forces of Britain and the Commonwealth. In accordance with the traditional all-black dress code, she wore a black blazer dress with a cinched waist, accessorizing with transparent black tights and pointed black pumps. She paid tribute to the late Princess Diana by wearing her Collingwood pearl earrings, as well as her sapphire engagement ring.

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The National Service of Remembrance sees Kate resuming her public duties, following her completion of chemotherapy. She announced in September that she was officially cancer-free, and later that month she made her first public appearance while attending a Sunday service at Crathie Kirk, a church on the royal family’s Balmoral estate in Scotland.

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