Today in the morning, TRH's The Earl and Countess of Wessex have joined HM The Queen, The Duke of Edinburgh and other members of royal family for the Remembrance Day Service at the Cenotaph (war memorial) in London. This National Service ensures that no-one is forgotten as the nation unites to honour all who have suffered or died in war.
The Queen has paid tribute alongside Members of the Cabinet, Opposition Party leaders, former Prime Ministers, the Mayor of London and other ministers. Representatives of the Armed Forces, Fishing Fleets and Merchant Air and Navy were also there, as well as faith communities and High Commissioners of Commonwealth countries.
For the first time HM was joined by foreign head of state - King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands who laid his wreath at the invitation of the Queen to mark the 70th anniversary of the country's liberation from Nazi tyranny.
His wife, Queen Maxima has joined British Royal Ladies on the Foreign Office balcony: The Countess of Wessex and The Duchess of Cambridge, as well as Princess' Royal husband, Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.
Her Majesty the Queen has lead the nation's Remembrance Sunday commemorations, The Queen was first to laid a wreath, followed by King Willem-Alexander and The Duke of Edinburgh.
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Afterwards, we have seen Prince William and Prince Harry, with The Duke of York. After Express article: 'Prince Harry, wearing Household Cavalry dress uniform, was laying a wreath in his own right for the first time. On previous occasions, he has laid one on behalf of his father, Prince Charles when he has been abroad on official tours'. According to Daily Mail, his 'involvement marks his official transition into a full-time royal'.
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They were followed by The Earl of Wessex, Princess Royal and The Duke of Kent. When all the Wreaths had been laid the Bishop of London led a service of commemoration and remembrance. After the Service, Trumpeters of the Royal Air Force sounded “Rouse” (Reveille).
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Around 10,000 veterans marched past the Cenotaph, they marched onto Horse Guards Parade, where the Duke of Cambridge wearing RAF dress uniform, took the salute for the first time.
This has been a year of anniversaries. Twelve months ago Britain has welcomed back the last combat troops to serve in Afghanistan. In April the centenary of the Gallipolli Campaign was commemorated. Three days of events over 8-10 May marked the 70th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day from concerts to beacons of light to solemn ceremonies. In June the Gurkhas marked the regiment’s 200 years of service to the British Crown at the Royal Hospital Chelsea, and the wider Army commemorated the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo in Belgium and in London.
In July the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain was marked by an historic flypast displaying RAF aircraft of the past and present. In August veterans and civilian internees along with their descendants and families attended commemorative events in London to mark the 70th anniversary of Victory over Japan (VJ Day 70).
Last month a service was held at St Paul’s Cathedral to mark 75 years since the formation of the Army’s Royal Engineer bomb disposal unit but which honoured all those – Navy, Army and RAF who served and continue to serve in bomb disposal roles around the world. Fore more images check Zimbio gallery. Express article can be found here. And Daily Mail's here.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex took part in this very solemn ceremony, however at home more happier activities must have been undertaken, as 8th November marks birthday of the eldest child, daughter of TRH's. Lovely Lady Louise has turned 12 today. Happy birthday to dear Louise. I hope she will have a fun day! Outfit & jewellery: New coat or jacket, I believe it's a bespoke version of this Proenza Schouler Black Woven Belted Jacket. New, bespoke felt beret with Rose Lace & Veiling by Jane Taylor. Similar detail here. Earrings which debuted a month ago or so. So far no ID. Launer bag in Tosca/High Society style. Sophie had it since 2000 or so! It's HM favourite handbag's label. Buckley London sparkle small poppy brooch in support of The Royal British Legion. HMS Daring badge, The Countess is Lady Sponsor.
Remembrance Sunday ceremony at Cenotaph
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