Princess Kate sheds tear as she watches tributes for Britain’s fallen heroes

The balcony overlooks the Cenotaph, where King Charles and Prince William led the nation’s tributes to those who have lost their lives in conflict.

Princess Kate observed the two-minute silence and the laying of wreaths below.

Prior to the two-minute silence, the Princess of Wales could seen exchanging words and smiles with Queen Camilla.

Princess Kate wore a black coat by Catherine Walker and a matching hat by Jane Taylor during the service.

She was also seen sporting Princess Diana’s Collingwood pearl drop earrings, her HMS Glasgow brooch and three poppies on her coat.

Her decision to wear three poppies is widely believed to represent the three branches of the Armed Forces – the British Army, the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force.

The Princess of Wales watched on as her husband and the King lay wreaths at the memorial in Whitehall.

Andy Burnham also laid a wreath at the Cenotaph as he participated in his first Remembrance Sunday as Prime Minister.

A record-breaking number of former Prime Minister also lay wreaths at today’s service, including Sir Keir Starmer, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Boris Johnson, Theresa May, David Cameron, Gordon Brown, Sir Tony Blair and John Major.

Party leaders from across the political spectrum also took part, including Kemi Badenoch, Sir Ed Davey and Nigel Farage.

The Reform UK leader participated in the event for the very first time after his party surpassed six MPs in the House of Commons.

The wreath-laying ceremony was followed by the Royal British Legion’s march past, with roughly 10,000 ex-servicemen and women representing more than 300 Armed Forces and civilian organisations involved.

The march saw people of all ages take part, from some of the last remaining World War II veterans to military cadets and children who lost parents in war.

Around 10,000 members of the public are estimated to have lined the streets around Whitehall to watch the commemorations and take part in the annual two-minute silence.

Princess Kate’s presence formed part of the annual national act of remembrance, bringing together members of the Royal Family with veterans, serving personnel, and representatives of the armed forces community.

Her involvement in today’s events followed her appearance at the Festival of Remembrance last night.

The Princess of Wales, joined by His Majesty, the Queen and Prince William, heard personal testimonies, storytelling, music and performances during the annual festival at the Royal Albert Hall.

This year’s festival marked the 35th anniversary of the end of the First Gulf War and 15 years since the end of British military operations in Iraq under Operation Telic.

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