The Prince and Princess of Wales have issued a powerful and moving message following their attendance today at the annual Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph. King Charles led the nation in honouring those who have died in conflict in a touching ceremony in London, attended by thousands of veterans and senior members of the Royal Family.
The King, wearing his Field Marshal uniform with a ceremonial frock coat, saluted before stepping back from the monument after leading a two-minute silence. Prince William, dressed in a Royal Air Force uniform in the rank of Wing Commander, also saluted after laying his wreath at the Cenotaph.
The Princess of Wales and the Queen, both dressed in black, and other members of the Royal Family viewed the Remembrance Sunday service from a balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office overlooking the Cenotaph. They were joined by the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, the Duke of Kent and the Duchess of Edinburgh.
Following the ceremony, William and Kate took to their official social media account to post a poignant video of today’s events and share the message: “Each year it is an honour to take part in Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in London alongside other members of the Royal Family and in front of veterans and their families. Lest We Forget.”
Earlier in the day, they made another tweet on their X account with various pictures from the day, captioning it: “On Remembrance Sunday, we pause to reflect on the extraordinary bravery and sacrifice of all who have served – and continue to serve – in defence of our freedoms.
“We remember them, today and always.”
Some 10,000 armed forces veterans took part in the Royal British Legion’s march-past in London after the service, including about 20 World War 2 veterans, 80 years on from the conflict’s end.
Crowds lining the streets of Whitehall applauded the marchers, who were accompanied by music played by the Massed Bands of the Household Division and the combined bands of the Royal Marines and Royal Air Force, with many participants wearing medals.
Some of the marchers, including several Chelsea Pensioners, were pushed in wheelchairs, while others travelled on mobility scooters.
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