The senior women of the Royal Family; Queen Camilla, The Princess of Wales and Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh were on the balconies overlooking the Cenotaph today (9 November), for an emotional Remembrance Sunday parade. Following the traditional two minute silence to reflect on those who have given their lives in military service, Sophie could be seen wiping away a tear.

The Queen and The Princess of Wales stood on one balcony, just along from Sophie on another, who looked visibly emotional during the solemn time for reflection. The Duchess was accompanied by the Duke of Kent on the balcony, and pinned to her black dress was not one but three poppies. The Queen also wore a trio of poppies, as has Kate in previous years. It is thought that the three flowers are to represent the three main branches of the military; Royal Air Force, the Royal Navy and the British Army.

london, england november 09: sophie, duchess of edinburgh and prince edward, duke of kent attend the 2025 national service of remembrance at the cenotaph on november 09, 2025 in london, england. every year, members of the british royal family join politicians, veterans and members of the public to remember those who have died in combat. (photo by samir hussein/wireimage)

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britains queen camilla (l) and britains catherine, princess of wales (r) watch from the balcony as they attend the remembrance sunday ceremony at the cenotaph on whitehall in central london on november 9, 2025. remembrance sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest sunday to armistice day, november 11, the anniversary of the end of the first world war and services across commonwealth countries remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since wwi. (photo by toby melville / pool / afp) (photo by toby melville/pool/afp via getty images)

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The King led the service on the ground before the Cenotaph, surrounded by the various military factions. Prince William joined his father in full RAF uniform to lay a wreath, as did Sophie’s husband, the Duke of Edinburgh, who is The King’s brother.

What to read nextbritain's king charles iii lays his wreath during the remembrance sunday ceremony at the cenotaph on whitehall in central london on november 9, 2025. remembrance sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest sunday to armistice day, november 11, the anniversary of the end of the first world war and services across commonwealth countries remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since wwi. (photo by alastair grant / pool / afp)

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britain's prince william lays down a wreath during the remembrance sunday service at the cenotaph in london, sunday, nov. 9, 2025.(ap photo/alastair grant, pool)

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However, there was one notable absence from The Royal Family line up this year – Princess Anne, who had a wreath laid on her behalf. This is because The Princess Royal is currently in Australia, where she has already attended a Remembrance service as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals.

london, england november 09: queen camilla and catherine, princess of wales smile during the 2025 national service of remembrance at the cenotaph on november 09, 2025 in london, england. every year, members of the british royal family join politicians, veterans and members of the public to remember those who have died in combat. (photo by samir hussein/wireimage)Samir Hussein

The Queen and Princess of Wales smile as members of The Royal Family below exit the square after the service.

london, england november 9: (ltor behind) former prime ministers david cameron, gordon brown and tony blair as britains prime minister keir starmer and kemi badenoch, leader of britains conservative party, carry a wreath during the remembrance sunday ceremony at the cenotaph on whitehall on november 9, 2025 in london, england. every year, members of the british royal family join politicians, veterans and members of the public to remember those who have died in combat. (photo by alastair grant wpa pool/getty images)

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Politicians including Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and Leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badonach were amongst those who lined up to present an official wreath of poppies in commemoration at the Cenotaph. Representatives of various faiths in the UK were also part of the day, which included hymns, a military march past of 10,000 service people and time for reflection.

britains catherine, princess of wales (l) and britains prince george of wales (r) arrive to attend the royal british legion festival of remembrance event at the royal albert hall, in london, on november 8, 2025 ahead of remembrance day commemorations. (photo by jack taylor / pool / afp) (photo by jack taylor/pool/afp via getty images)

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Last night (Saturday 8 November), Prince George made a surprise appearance alongside the Princess of Wales, King and Queen, and other members of the Royal Family. They were at the Royal Albert Hall for the Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance, and this year’s event was particularly poignant as it marked the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

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