The Duchess of Edinburgh put in a moving appearance at the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday evening. Dressed head-to-toe in black, the 59-year-old royal was accompanied by her husband Prince Edward t o pay tribute to the British and Commonwealth armed forces community and all the sacrifices they have made. Sophie wore a demure yet elegant ensemble as she watched the personal testimonies, storytelling and moving musical performances live at London's Royal Albert Hall.
The mother-of-two wore a gorgeous Suzannah Grandad dress in crushed velvet that featured a notched collar and three-quarter length sleeves with cuffed detailing. She paired the look with Christian Dior patent leather pumps, and accessorised with delicate gold bracelets, and the regimental brooch of the Queen's Own Yeomanry, of which she is Royal Colonel, and a poppy brooch. Joining the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh were Prince William and his wife the Princess of Wales, who is gradually making a return to public-facing duties after receiving the all-clear from cancer.
King Charles, the Princess Royal and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, and the Duke of Kent were also in attendance at the sombre event. Queen Camilla, meanwhile, was forced to miss the event being obliged to cancel her engagements this week due to a chest infection. The Remembrance Day schedule The Royal British Legion Festival of Remembrance is held on the Saturday evening of Remembrance weekend every year.
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