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Princess Catherine and Queen Consort Camilla Attend Emotional Remembrance Sunday Ceremony

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Princess Catherine and Queen Consort Camilla Attend Emotional Remembrance Sunday Ceremony

A teary-eyed Princess Catherine and Queen Consort were in attendance today at the Somba Remembrance Sunday ceremony, marking the first one since the passing of II.

The two royal ladies stood on the balcony of the Foreign Office, watching as their husbands laid wreaths at the cenotaph to honor the fallen soldiers of the country.

Both Catherine and looked elegant in their coats and hats, with poppies pinned to them along with diamond brooches.

At one point, Catherine appeared close to tears as she observed the proceedings.

Camilla wore the same black hat that she had worn to the Queen's funeral in September.

In a heartfelt tribute to II, who passed away in September, the two women took a poignant empty space on the balcony.

This spot was where the late monarch had stood in previous years to witness the emotional service while her eldest son, Charles, then Prince of Wales, laid a wreath on her behalf.

The gesture was a touching reminder of the late Queen's presence and her dedication to this solemn occasion.

Today's Remembrance Day service was a deeply moving event, with the royal family out in force.

Charles, in remembrance of his late mother and late grandfather, George VI, laid a fresh poppy wreath at the service.

The wreath bore a ribbon in his racing colors, signifying his personal connection to the tribute.

Meanwhile, after years of maintenance and repairs, Big Ben chimed 11 times at 11 o'clock, adding a symbolic touch to the proceedings.

This service held particular significance for the royal family, as Charles led the country at the cenotaph for the first time as king.

Members of the royal family, including the Prince and Princess of Wales and , attended a touching event on Friday to honor the late Queen and her unwavering dedication to war veterans.

The 4th Battalion of Highlanders, Scottish soldiers from the UK's armed services, played bagpipes and drums, momentarily pausing the march past the cenotaph.

At 10:58 am, III arrived, marking the official start of the military procession.

A solemn stillness descended upon the gathering as Big Ben tolled 11 times, signaling the beginning of the two minutes of silence.

Following this moment of reflection, military personnel performed the last post, a poignant tribute to those lost in the conflicts of the 20th century.

Prayers were offered, and emotions ran high during these two minutes of remembrance.

III then presented the nation with a national salute and placed a wreath at the cenotaph.

Additionally, a wreath was laid on behalf of Her Majesty the Queen Consort.

The Prince of Wales followed suit, laying his wreath adorned with his feathers, a symbol of his role as the heir apparent.

His father had already placed a wreath before him.

The Prince of Wales' wreath, decorated in his colors, featured a new Welsh red ribbon.

The Earl of Wessex and Princess Royal also laid wreaths, followed by one on behalf of the Duke of Kent.

The military parade stood at ease as music played, and Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Sir Keir Starmer led the rest of the wreath-laying ceremony.

Alongside the King and Queen Consort, many other members of the royal family attended the event.

This included the Prince and Princess of Wales, , , and the Countess of Wessex.

Remembrance Sunday holds great significance in the royal calendar, as emphasized by the late Queen herself.

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