Catherine lays Remembrance Day wreath for the first time, 14 years after royal wedding

The Princess of Wales has laid her own wreath on Remembrance Day for the first time, 14 years after marrying into the royal family.

Catherine attended a service at the National Memorial Arboretum, in Lichfield, Staffordshire, laying the floral tribute to commemorate those who served in the Armed Forces.

A handwritten note was attached to the wreath which said: "In memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice, we will remember them. Catherine."

The princess wore a red poppy pinned to her black Catherine Walker outfit and accessorised with a pair of diamond and ruby earrings and a hat by Jane Taylor.

The 43-year-old was seen holding the hands of Second World War veteran Donald Redston, who told her his tips to living a long life.

The 100-year-said he had run marathons, including the London Marathon when he was 65 and the New York Marathon when he was 66.

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The princess was overheard promising him she, too, would keep fit, while she also spoke to another veteran about Prince George's love of airplanes.

Speaking to Geoffrey Spencer, who served in the Royal Air Force, the princess said her eldest son – who is 12 – "knows more about aircraft than I do".

Last year it was revealed that Prince George had already begun flying lessons.

Prince George was observed by his parents taking off White Waltham Airfield near Maidenhead, Berks, inside a single-engine Piper PA-28 with dual controls, in September 2024.

Prince Philip, Prince William and Prince Harry all flew military aircraft during their careers in the Armed Forces while King Charles spent four months training in the RAF before joining the Navy.

On Saturday, prince George joined the royal family at the Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall for the first time.

In May, the young prince attended the VE Day military procession with his parents and siblings, and later met Second World War veterans at a Buckingham Palace tea party.

The Prince of Wales, meanwhile, recorded a video message that was broadcast to students aged nine to 14 on Armistice Day.

In it, the future King urged the youngsters how important it was to wear a poppy.

William said: "Armistice Day is an important time for us to stop and reflect; it is a reminder that Remembrance is for everyone.

"When we remember, we connect with service in a personal way. We learn from the courage of others, and we carry their stories forward, so they are not forgotten. It's not just about the past – it's about shaping who we become in the future.

"Remembrance teaches us empathy, resilience and responsibility. And when we wear a red poppy or take a moment of silence, we are saying, 'Thank you. We have not forgotten and we will not forget.'"

The Prince and Princess of Wales joined the King and Queen for Remembrance Sunday at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, commemorating both world wars and other conflicts involving British and Commonwealth forces.

Princess Anne laid a wreath at Brisbane's Gallipoli Barracks on Tuesday, marking the end of her four-day visit to Australia.

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