In a heartfelt gesture, Kate Middleton and Prince William have revamped their social media profiles in honor of Remembrance Sunday.
As of November 9, the Prince and Princess of Wales, both aged 42, have updated their profile pictures on their official accounts across X and Instagram, reflecting a commitment to commemorate this significant occasion.
Remembrance Sunday takes place on the second Sunday of November each year in the U.K., where King Charles leads a national tribute to those from the U.K. and Commonwealth who sacrificed their lives in warfare.
This tradition has deep roots within the royal family, with members consistently attending remembrance services for generations.
In recent years, it has become customary for the royals' social media teams to change their profile images to ones that evoke the solemnity of Remembrance Day, showing respect for those who served.
Typically, these images revert back to the original photos after about a week.
A closer inspection of the royal couple's updated social media reveals a touching image of them together at last year's Festival of Remembrance held at the Royal Albert Hall in London.
Organized by the Royal British Legion, this annual event pays homage to the service and sacrifice of military personnel from Britain and the Commonwealth, a tradition that has been upheld by the royal family through the decades.
At last year's festival, both Kate and William donned elegant dark attire adorned with red poppy pins, a symbol of remembrance.
Their current cover photo on X features a striking field of ceramic red poppies, reminiscent of the iconic installation at the Tower of London, created in 2014 to honor British military casualties from World War I.
The red poppy has been a poignant emblem of remembrance since 1921, and each November, the royals proudly display these pins as a tribute.
The royals also participate in the Field of Remembrance memorial at Westminster Abbey, which features an emotional display of poppies placed on crosses—a staple event leading up to Remembrance Sunday, reinforcing their commitment to honoring the fallen.
Not just Kate and William, but King Charles and Queen Camilla have also updated their profiles in recognition of this significant day.
Their social media accounts now feature a nostalgic photo taken during a Remembrance Day Service at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Canada, in 2009.
This particular image is familiar to followers, having been shared in previous years as part of the royal family's tributes.
Their cover photo on X carries the poignant phrase “Lest we forget,” set against a backdrop of wild poppies, encapsulating the spirit of remembrance that permeates throughout this period.
On November 9, the royal family gathered for the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall, marking a notable moment for Princess Kate, as it was her first major public engagement since announcing she had completed chemotherapy treatment for cancer in September.
However, the event felt distinct this year, as Queen Camilla was absent due to health concerns.
Buckingham Palace confirmed earlier that the Queen, aged 77, would not be attending the weekend's Remembrance events as she recuperates from a seasonal chest infection.
The palace stated, “Following doctors' guidance to ensure a full recovery… Her Majesty will not attend this weekend's Remembrance events.” While this news was disappointing for the Queen, she plans to observe the occasion privately at home and hopes to resume her public duties soon after.
Sources close to the royal family indicate that there is no cause for alarm regarding Queen Camilla's health.
She is currently resting at her private residence in Ray Mill, Wiltshire, mindful of not spreading any lingering illness to others and prioritizing her recovery from the infection.
