Overview
- On November 11 Catherine led the Royal British Legion service in Staffordshire, observed the two‑minute silence, and laid a wreath bearing the handwritten note, “In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we will remember them. Catherine.”
- She knelt to speak with veterans including 100‑year‑old Bill Redston and former pilot Geoffrey Spencer, holding hands, discussing fitness, and noting that her son George knows more about aircraft than she does.
- After meeting veterans and families, she made an unplanned stop to greet hundreds outside the Arboretum, posing for photos, chatting with well‑wishers, and shaking hands.
- Kensington Palace said the poem used at the service was chosen for themes she particularly cares about, highlighting personal bonds, experience, and duty.
- In related commemorations, Prince William laid a wreath at the Cenotaph as Catherine watched from a balcony with Queen Camilla, Catherine wore a single poppy this year rather than her recent three, the Waleses refreshed their social‑media imagery with Remembrance visuals, and Meghan Markle marked Veterans Day on Instagram by reposting a video of Prince Harry and a thank‑you message.