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Princess Kate Places Wreath at London ANZAC Day Cenotaph

4/26/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Princess Kate arrived at the London Cenotaph on 25 April 2026 in a deep-blue coat dress and a red poppy, and attended without Prince William or King Charles.
She placed a wreath after receiving it from a New Zealand uniformed woman, with notes signed by Catherine and William.
The Royal Family’s X account noted ANZAC Day honors Australian and New Zealand soldiers, with services also in France, Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.

History

Historical Context

On 25 April 1916 the first ANZAC Day ceremony marked the Gallipoli landing, honoring the 60,000 Australians killed and establishing an annual Commonwealth remembrance. The Sydney ANZAC Memorial, opened by Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester in 1934, became a focal point for royal participation. In 2026 Princess Catherine laid a wreath at the London Cenotaph, continuing that century-long tradition.

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Story summary

Princess Kate arrived at the London Cenotaph on 25 April 2026 in a deep-blue coat dress and a red poppy, and attended without Prince William or King Charles.
She placed a wreath after receiving it from a New Zealand uniformed woman, with notes signed by Catherine and William.
The Royal Family’s X account noted ANZAC Day honors Australian and New Zealand soldiers, with services also in France, Australia, New Zealand and Turkey.

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