Kate and Queen lay Armistice Day wreaths as nation pays tribute
As global events took place around the world, the Princess of Wales and the Queen have both attended services in the United Kingdom to mark Armistice Day. Catherine attended the service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, where the Last Post announced the start of a national two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT to mark the end of World War One. After traveling by train, Queen Camilla was at Paddington Station in London for the wreath-laying service. The Prince of Wales has also sent a video message to young people, advising that wearing a red poppy is for everyone and that "remembrance is for everybody.
It was the first time Catherine had attended the National Memorial Arboretum service. She laid a wreath in the heart of the armed forces memorial, surrounded by a crowd of veterans and their families. Catherine appeared to take a moment of reflection before returning to her seat where she bowed her head as the crowd prayed for those who had been affected by war. Prince of Wales' message was a virtual event for children aged nine to fourteen in the United Kingdom.
the poet says in it.We remember, we connect with service in a personal way,
It's not just about the past; it's about influencing who we will be in the future.We learn from others' courage and we carry their stories forward so they are not forgotten.
We are saying thank you" whether we wear a red poppy or sit for a moment of silence. We haven't forgotten, and we will not forget'.Remembrance teaches us empathy, resilience and responsibility.
Meanwhile, the service in Staffordshire featured the reading of a specially commissioned poem by the arboretum's poet in residence, Arji Manuelpillai. A Sonnet For Us All
captures the tales embedded into the hundreds of memorials within the National Memorial Arboretum's National Memorial Brutum, encouraging people to reflect, reflect, and consider the emotion that inspired these sculptures,Mr Manuelpillai said.
These human connections, as well as HRH The Princess of Wales, for whom the importance of service and compassion are particularly close to the heart. "On the 09:28 train from Chippenham, Wiltshire, to Paddington, where a service was held for service personnel and their families. William will join the King and Queen at Windsor Castle later Tuesday, where a reception will be held to honor veterans of the Pacific during the Second World War. The Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester will both attend the 80th anniversary of VJ Day - or Victory over Japan Day. President Emmanuel Macron of France attended a wreath-laying ceremony in the Champs-Elysees in Paris to commemorate the armistice's signing at the 11th hour of the 11Th day of the eleventh month. During the time, the Princess Royal is in Australia, visiting Brisbane's Galipolli Barracks, where she laid a wreath. Princess Anne and her partner, Sir Timothy Laurence, attended current and former armed forces as well as their families.
