Sentimental and Somber Royal Jewels on Remembrance Sunday in London
Members of the British royal family gathered in Whitehall this morning for the annual Remembrance Sunday service, a solemn event honoring those who gave their lives for the nation. The women of the family wore military badges and crimson poppies to mark the occasion.
The King was accompanied by his son, the Prince of Wales, and his brother, the Duke of Edinburgh, as he laid a wreath at the Cenotaph. Notably absent was the Princess Royal, who usually lays a wreath herself. She and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, are currently on an official visit to Australia and observed Remembrance Sunday at the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney.
Other family members observed the service from balconies above the memorial, continuing a tradition spanning more than a century. The Queen and the Princess of Wales stood together on a central balcony at the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office.
For the service, Queen Camilla wore a diamond brooch shaped like the cap badge of The Rifles. She has served as Colonel-in-Chief of the infantry regiment since 2020, succeeding the late Duke of Edinburgh.
Throughout the ceremony, the royal family’s attire and actions reflected a deep respect for the sacrifices made by servicemen and women.
Author's summary: The British royal family solemnly honored Remembrance Sunday with military symbols, continuing longstanding traditions even as some members participated remotely from abroad.