Sombre Camilla lays down wooden cross ahead of Remembrance Day

Queen Camilla Pays Tribute Ahead of Remembrance Day

Queen Camilla honored fallen soldiers during an emotional ceremony at Westminster Abbey’s Field of Remembrance. The annual event, held on the lawn of St Margaret’s Church, features 250 small plots dedicated to those who sacrificed their lives in military service.

The ceremony was organized by the Poppy Factory, where Her Majesty, aged 78, serves as patron. Dressed in a blue Fiona Clare dress and a red beret echoing the uniform of The Royal Lancers—her regiment as Colonel-in-Chief—Camilla appeared deeply moved as she laid a wooden remembrance cross.

“The regiment carries a personal connection for Camilla, as her late father Major Bruce Shand MC and Bar served with the 12th Lancers during World War Two and was awarded the Military Cross for his bravery.”

Visiting participants were invited to purchase their own remembrance crosses, available in various designs to represent different faiths. During the gathering, the Queen warmly greeted veterans, serving members of the armed forces, and attendees—pausing to dote on a dog brought along to the ceremony.

Personal Tribute and Reflection

The occasion served as a somber reminder of the enduring legacy of courage and sacrifice, with Queen Camilla’s presence underscoring her ongoing support for Britain’s service members.

Author’s summary: A solemn Queen Camilla led tributes at Westminster Abbey’s Field of Remembrance, honoring wartime bravery and her late father’s military legacy.

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Daily Mail Daily Mail — 2025-11-06

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