Queen Camilla joined senior royals on Sunday for the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in London, the official ceremony honoring the nation’s fallen troops. This event is a key annual moment in the royal calendar.
The Queen, who missed last year’s service due to a chest infection, returned in 2025. She wore a large black hat, a black dress, pearl earrings, and, in keeping with tradition, red poppies pinned to her dress.
Throughout November, the royal family wears crimson poppy pins to commemorate the sacrifices of armed forces and civilians in past conflicts.
On the balcony above the Cenotaph, Queen Camilla stood alongside the Princess of Wales. During the ceremony, the two were seen smiling and conversing quietly.
Others watching from nearby balconies included Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and Prince Edward, Duke of Kent.
The King, as Commander in Chief of the armed forces, laid a wreath at the memorial in military attire. He was accompanied by Prince Edward and Prince William at the Cenotaph.
Queen Camilla is the Royal Patron of the Poppy Factory, which organizes the annual Field of Remembrance held at the North Green at Westminster Abbey.
"During the month of November, members of the royal family wear crimson poppy pins to honor and remember the sacrifices of the armed forces and civilians in past conflicts."
"The King, who has the role of Commander in Chief of the armed forces, laid a wreath on behalf of the nation on the memorial."
Author’s summary: Queen Camilla’s return to the National Service of Remembrance in 2025 marked a heartfelt royal moment, highlighted by her interaction with the Princess of Wales and her ongoing support for military remembrance causes.