Kate Middleton, the Princess of Wales, attended the annual Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London on Saturday, November 8, accompanied by her eldest son, Prince George.

The event marked a significant moment for the 12-year-old prince, who made his debut at the ceremony honoring fallen soldiers from the U.K. and the Commonwealth.

Prince William was notably absent, traveling home from Brazil following the Earthshot Prize Awards. He was expected to arrive in time for the National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph on Sunday, November 9.

A Family Tradition of Honor and Reflection

The Festival of Remembrance is one of the most important dates on the royal calendar, honoring those who have given their lives in service. King Charles, Queen Camilla, and other senior royals were also in attendance.

This year’s event held added meaning for the Princess of Wales, who made a rare public appearance at last year’s festival while undergoing treatment for cancer. She announced her remission in January 2024 and has since resumed her duties gradually.

Both Kate and George followed royal tradition by wearing dark attire adorned with red poppy pins — a powerful emblem of remembrance inspired by John McCrae’s poem “In Flanders Fields.” The Princess looked elegant in a black Alessandra Rich dress featuring a white lace collar and paired with Queen Elizabeth’s pearl and diamond earrings. She completed her outfit with a brooch representing HMS Glasgow, the Royal Navy ship she christened earlier this year.