Prince William 'honoured' as he joins King Charles at Windsor Castle for Remembrance reception
Both William and Charles were at the Remembrance Sunday service tooPrince William joined his father, King Charles, for a Remembrance reception at Windsor Castle on Tuesday.
November 11 marked 107 years since the end of the First World War, a conflict that claimed the lives of over 886,000 British military personnel.
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Prince William joins King Charles at Remembrance reception
Taking to Instagram on Tuesday evening, Prince William shared a video of himself and the king meeting military veterans during a reception at Windsor Castle.
The prince, 43, wore his military medals as he spoke to veterans of WWII.
“Honoured to be at Windsor Castle this evening to mark 80 years since the end of the Second World War in the Far East with Their Majesties,” the post read.
“It was deeply moving to meet veterans from across the UK and Commonwealth who served in the Pacific and Indian Ocean territories – a generation whose courage and sacrifice brought peace to millions, and whose legacy continues to inspire us today.”
“Lest We Forget.”
Royal fans send their love
Fans of the royal family took to the comment section to gush over the video and express their gratitude to the veterans.
“They were young men, very courageous,” one fan commented.
“God Bless King Charles, Prince William, and all these wonderful veterans,” another wrote.
“Thank you to the veterans and all the soldiers for their service,” a third said.
“They deserve endless gratitude. I fear the day they are gone and the younger generations don’t understand what was sacrificed to give them the freedom they have. We must not forget,” another commented.
“I’m sure this meant a lot to the veterans and their families! Absolutely lovely engagement,” a fifth then wrote.
Prince William urges young people to wear their poppies
Tuesday also saw William appear in a video, broadcast to children between the ages of nine to 14, encouraging them to wear their poppies on Remembrance Day.
“Armistice Day is an important time for us to stop and reflect; it is a reminder that Remembrance is for everyone,” the prince said.
“When we remember, we connect with service in a personal way. We learn from the courage of others, and we carry their stories forward, so they are not forgotten. It’s not just about the past, it’s about shaping who we become in the future.
“Remembrance teaches us empathy, resilience, and responsibility. And when we wear a red poppy or take a moment of silence, we are saying, ‘Thank you. We have not forgotten and we will not forget.'”
The prince then continued, saying: “Coming together for Remembrance is a vital way to honour those whose service keeps us safe.
“Even today, as we continue to face a number of conflicts across the world, we honour those who have gone before us, and those who are serving now. Their memories matter, their lives matter, and they remind us to be respectful, kind, brave, and thoughtful every day.”
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