This Saturday, April 25th, London became the setting for Anzac Day. Specifically, Hyde Park Corner was dressed up to host the dawn service and a tribute to the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who died. And while Princess Anne led this ceremony, Kate Middleton also played her part.
Also in London, but at the wreath-laying ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall on behalf of King Charles, Kate Middleton became one of the main figures. Visibly moved and with a serious expression, the Princess of Wales laid her wreath and then went to Westminster Abbey to continue the day's events with a thanksgiving service.
Kate Middleton pays tribute to Diana, Princess of Wales, in her London reappearance.
For the occasion, Prince William's wife opted for a navy blue design consisting of a fitted jacket-dress with white lapels, to which she added a red poppy in tribute to fallen soldiers. To complete her outfit, she chose a matching fascinator, classic pumps, and earrings that belonged to Lady Di. A perfect choice given the formality of the event.
As expected, upon her arrival, Kate became the center of attention. The Princess looked radiant and, of course, with the sophistication and elegance that so characterize her. Once again, she demonstrated her excellent health, as her public appearances are becoming more frequent, unlike what was happening a few months ago.
It's worth noting that this official engagement for Prince William's wife took place just two days after one of her most important personal events: the birthday of her youngest son, Prince Louis, who turned eight last Thursday, April 23. His parents didn't hesitate to celebrate on social media with a fun photo of the boy and a video showcasing some of his passions, such as cricket and scuba diving.
The Prince and Princess of Wales celebrated their son Louis's eighth birthday.
For their part, Charles III and Queen Camilla shared these posts and made it clear they were delighted to be part of their son's growth. This is especially true considering he has become a key figure in the British Royal Family's public appearances thanks to his charisma and amusing gestures in front of the media. All of these reflect the more human side of the Windsors, just as they did with Prince Harry and Diana, Princess of Wales.
As if that weren't enough, Kate Middleton revealed some of the traditions she likes to follow whenever one of her children's birthdays approaches. In a special BBC program, the future Queen of England confirmed that she prefers to bake the children's birthday cake herself, rather than relying on professional bakers.
"I love making the cake. It's become a sort of tradition for me to stay up until midnight with enormous amounts of batter and frosting, and I always make too much, but I love it," she admitted with great pride.
On the other hand, one of the customs that is a staple of George, Charlotte, and Louis's birthdays was established by their grandmother, Princess Diana. Julia Samuel, the godmother of the eldest child, confirmed in a podcast that the former wife of King Charles used to give the children of her friends noisy and difficult-to-assemble toys. This meant their parents had no choice but to make room in their schedules to spend more time with them and try to put all the pieces together.
Now, Julia Samuel has chosen to do the same for Prince William and his sons: “I do to him what Diana did to us, give him impossible toys, which are really noisy and require a lot of work to assemble.” Far from being a headache for the heir to the British throne, it represents a real challenge that “makes him laugh, it also makes George laugh,” assured the close friend of the former Princess of Wales.
