Kate Middleton lays wreath with handwritten note at Remembrance Day service
The Princess of Wales marked a royal first
Kate, Princess of Wales, was at the National Memorial Arboretum today, where she marked Remembrance Day by honouring the courage and sacrifice of the nation’s servicemen and women.
On Tuesday, November 11, the Princess of Wales attended a Remembrance Day service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, a symbolic first for the future queen.
While senior royals have long represented the monarchy at the event, this marks Kate’s first time attending the service at the Arboretum.
Kate Middleton marks Remembrance Day with solo appearance
The service, held at the Armed Forces Memorial at the Arboretum, is recognised as the focal point of the nation’s Armistice Day reflections, bringing together veterans, currently serving personnel, and families affected by military loss.
At 11am GMT, the princess joined attendees to observe a two-minute silence, before laying a wreath in honour of those who have died in conflict.
The wreath included a handwritten note. It reportedly read: “In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we will remember them. Catherine.”
Following the service, Kate visited the Memorial Wall. She met Squadron Leader Beth Long and her two young daughters.
The family recently lost Squadron Leader Mark Long. He tragically died in a Spitfire crash in 2024 while serving with the Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. His name is the most recent to be engraved on the wall.
Kate also met with war veterans as well as secondary school students from military families.
This appearance marked a rare solo outing for Kate on such a significant national day.
Royal family on Remembrance Day
The Princess of Wales also paid tribute through her attire.
She wore a bespoke black coatdress by Catherine Walker. She accessorised with a black saucer hat, gloves, and two red poppy pins.
Ruby and diamond drop earrings added elegance. Meanwhile, her signature brunette locks were styled in a braided updo.
While Kate took the lead at the Arboretum, other members of the royal family marked Armistice Day in their own ways.
King Charles and Queen Camilla hosted a reception at Windsor Castle for World War II veterans and their families.
Meanwhile, Princess Anne paid tribute in Australia. Prince William appeared in a special video for the Royal British Legion’s virtual Remembrance Assembly.
The Princess of Wales had already participated in a weekend of remembrance. She attended the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall on Saturday. She was joined by Prince George in his debut at the event.
In addition, on Sunday, Kate also appeared alongside Queen Camilla and the Duchess of Edinburgh at the Cenotaph memorial in London. They watched from the balcony as the king, William, and other senior royals laid wreaths.
Kate’s presence at the Arboretum underlines her ongoing commitment to the Armed Forces, a key area of focus in her royal work.
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