Kate and Queen lay Armistice Day wreaths as the nation pays tribute

The Princess of Wales and Queen Camilla joined commemorations across the UK marking Armistice Day, as remembrance events took place around the world.

Catherine attended the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, where the sound of the Last Post marked the start of the national two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT, remembering the end of the First World War.

Queen Camilla laid a wreath at Paddington Station in London, having travelled by train from Wiltshire.

Prince William delivered a video message to young people, emphasizing the meaning behind the red poppy:

“When we remember, we connect with service in a personal way.
We learn from the courage of others, and we carry their stories forward.
Remembrance teaches us empathy, resilience, and responsibility.”

It was Catherine’s first time attending the service at the Arboretum. She laid a wreath at the centre of the Armed Forces Memorial and bowed her head during prayers.

The event featured the reading of a poem titled “A Sonnet For Us All”, written by the Arboretum’s poet in residence, Arji Manuelpillai, who said it reflected “the human connections and the responsibility to carry love forward.”

Later in the day, King Charles, Queen Camilla, and Prince William attended a reception at Windsor Castle honouring veterans who served in the Pacific during World War II — marking 80 years since Victory over Japan Day (VJ Day).

Around the world, French President Emmanuel Macron laid a wreath at the Champs-Élysées in Paris, while Princess Anne, visiting Australia, honoured troops at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane.