Remembrance Sunday: King Charles holds back tears while Kate Middleton makes rare royal appearance at memorial service

King Charles, Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales were all in attendance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall for the traditional memorial se...

King Charles, Prince William and Kate, Princess of Wales were all in attendance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall for the traditional memorial service held in memory of armed forces veterans who gave their life for the country. Politicians such as Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch were also in attendance, alongside thousands of serving and retired armed forces members.

The King was the first to lay the traditional wreaths at the Cenotaph memorial, with others such as Starmer and Badenoch following suit. A two minute-silence was observed as part of the commemorations.

Dressed in military garb, King Charles held back tears as he led the annual service. The 75-year-old, who will celebrate his 76th birthday on Thursday (November 14), added a message on his wreath that read: "In grateful remembrance of your service and sacrifice, Charles R."

Prince William was next to lay a wreath at the ceremony, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal and Major Ollie Plunket, the Queen’s equerry laying her wreath on her behalf. Buckingham Palace confirmed on Saturday (November 9) that Camilla would not be in attendance for Remembrance events after being diagnosed with a chest infection earlier this week.

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