Princess Kate led the nation in remembering war heroes today as she stepped out solo at the National Memorial Arboretum. The Princess of Wales, 43, looked as elegant as ever as she attended the 30-minute ceremony on Tuesday, taking part in the two-minute silence and laying a wreath at the memorial in Staffordshire.
At the event, Kate sported two poppies on her military-style black coat, which she wore with a large-brimmed hat. While many fans have been quick to praise the princess’ appearance at the poignant ceremony, not everyone noticed the wardrobe mishap the future Queen only just managed to avoid.
Throughout the ceremony, Kate was seen holding onto her hat after it appeared to be at risk of blowing away in the wind.
The princess was seen holding onto the wide-brimmed hat multiple times throughout the service, including when she first arrived at the memorial this morning.
Thankfully, the hat – which was adorned with a black bow – managed to not blow away in the breeze.
After the service on Tuesday, the princess spent time inside the memorial centre where she joined school children at a special exhibition called ‘Letters from the Frontline – Words, War and Victory’.
Her Royal Highness also met with D-Day veterans Alan Kennett and Geoffrey Spencer, and VE and VJ Day veteran Donald (Bill) Redstone.
The princess spent time chatting to the veterans about their experiences, before revealing that her eldest son prince George, 12, will be “very jealous” he was not there to learn more about their experiences, including Mr Spencer’s experience flying a Lancaster Bomber.
She could be heard saying: “George will be very jealous.
“George very much likes Airfix models and the Lancaster Bomber and he knows much more about aircraft than me.”
Prince William did not accompany his wife to the event today.
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