Kate Middleton appears solemn in all-black ensemble as she joins the Royal Family for Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph

The Princess of Wales looked somber in a monochrome outfit as she paid tribute to fallen soldiers during today’s Remembrance Sunday service.

While the future Queen was deep in thought on the central balcony of the Cenotaph in London’s Whitehall, King Charles observed a two-minute silence for the nation at 11am during the National Service of Remembrance.

Wearing all black, Kate honored those who bravely died fighting for their country by wearing a single red poppy with her Catherine Walker London ‘Evie’ coat.

The royal also paid a touching tribute to Princess Diana by wearing Collingwood earrings she inherited from her late mother-in-law.

This ostentatious piece, made by the Spencer family jeweler, was gifted to Diana on her wedding day to Charles in 1981, and she wore it to parties and state banquets throughout her life.

Kate also wore them to last year’s Festival of Remembrance as a tribute to Prince William’s mother.

Today she also honored her grandfather Peter Middleton by choosing to wear his gold winged RAF brooch, which he carefully placed next to her poppy.

Peter, who died in 2010 aged 90, served as a fighter pilot during the Second World War and made his own connection to the Royal Family after flying from South America to London Heathrow with Prince Philip in October 1966.

The royal looked solemn and sad as he thought of every soldier who gave up his life fighting for his country.

Standing next to Queen Camilla, Kate wore a respectful, high-collared coat for the occasion and paired a black lace scarf with a black oversized Belvedere perch from Lock Hatters, worth £1,295.

She drove to the Cenotaph with her husband, Prince William, as she waved to the crowd of well-wishers.

Prince Edward and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh followed shortly after.

Charles donned a field marshal’s uniform along with his ceremonial frock coat, then stepped forward and laid a wreath at the Cenotaph before saluting again.

Prince William, wearing his Wing Commander rank RAF uniform with overcoat, poppy and sword, followed immediately after the King, laying a wreath and saluting in a similar manner.

Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, also looked teary-eyed as she watched the ceremony from the left balcony alongside the 90-year-old Duke of Kent, who gave a stern bow as the ceremony began. The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester watched from the right balcony.

Past and present prime ministers, including David Cameron, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, also lined up in front of the Cenotaph to pay their respects. Party leaders Sir Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch stood in front with wreaths.

Wearing an all-black outfit, Kate honored those who bravely died fighting for their country in conflict by wearing a single red poppy.

Today she also honored her grandfather Peter Middleton by choosing to wear a gold-winged RAF brooch, which he carefully placed next to a poppy flower.

For the occasion, Kate wore a respectful, high-collared jacket and a black lace scarf, which she paired with a wide-brimmed fascinator.

The royal looked solemn and teary-eyed as he reflected on every soldier who gave up his life fighting for his country.

She drove to the Cenotaph with her husband, Prince William, as she waved to a crowd of well-wishers

With this year’s Armistice Day marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, ceremonies were held across the country to commemorate the fallen.

Nearly 10,000 armed forces veterans and around 20 Second World War veterans attended the Royal British Legion’s march in Whitehall.

Senior politicians and members of the Royal Family left after laying wreaths so thousands of veterans could begin the march.

Before the two-minute silence at 11am, military bands performed songs including Rule Britannia as crowds watched throughout Whitehall.

This came as Kate attended the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday evening with her 12-year-old son, Prince George.

For the annual event, the Princess of Wales wore a striking black dress with a wide white collar by Alessandra Rich and a dress that once featured Queen Elizabeth II. She wore earrings that belonged to Elizabeth.

The mother-of-three’s dress was accessorised with an HMS Glasgow brooch and a handmade poppy made from silk, glass and other natural materials by Lock and Co’s Izzy Ager, a recent graduate of the Royal College of Needlework.

George put on a brave face as he walked to the historic Royal Albert Hall in Kensington with his mother by his side. The Future King looked dapper in a black suit, complete with poppy pin and striped tie.

The Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla are photographed smiling and chatting at the Cenotaph in central London

Charles also looked visibly moved by a heartfelt rendition of God Save the King at the festival.

The monarch, who was named patron of the Royal British Legion last year, was later greeted with three cheers by the Armed Forces at the Royal Albert Hall.

It was also an unforgettable night for Prince George, who made his debut alongside his mother, the Princess of Wales, at the Festival of Remembrance. George effectively stood in for his father, Prince William, who returned from the Earthshot Prize Awards and the COP30 summit in Brazil.

Sir Rod Stewart, Sam Ryder and Keala Settle also attended last night’s event; where the RAF Central Band, RAF Squadrons and HM Royal Marines Band performed.

Ahead of today’s commemorations, the Prime Minister said: ‘This Remembrance Sunday, we stand as a nation to honor all those who have served our country.

‘We reflect on the extraordinary bravery of our armed forces in the world wars and subsequent conflicts whose service secured the freedoms we cherish today.

‘Eighty years after the end of the Second World War, we commemorate a generation that stood against oppression and shaped our future. Their legacy is peace, and it is our duty to preserve it.

‘Such sacrifice deserves more than silence, which is why this Government is committed to supporting veterans, their families and those who served.

‘Today we remember and renew our promise to protect the values ​​they fought for.’