Kate Middleton, Meghan Markle, Queen Elizabeth II and others at the ceremony in memory of the fallen

Kate Middleton / Meghan Markle

On November 11, Great Britain and the countries of the British Commonwealth of Nations celebrate Memorial Day, designed to perpetuate the memory of all soldiers who died in conflicts involving the United Kingdom. Events timed to this date are held for several weeks, and the final point is a solemn ceremony with the laying of wreaths at the London cenotaph with the participation of members of the royal family.

Kate Middleton

Meghan Markle

Queen Elizabeth II

Today, the ceremony was attended by Queen Elizabeth II, Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Princes Charles, William and Harry and many others. As usual, women watched the parade and the laying of wreaths from the balcony, while the men were in the midst of the procession.

The Duchess of Cambridge and the Duchess of Sussex found themselves on different balconies: Kate on the balcony with Queen Elizabeth II and the Duchess of Cornwall, wife of Prince Charles Camilla Parker-Bowles, and Megan on the other, along with Countess of Wessex Sophie and the spouse of Princess Timothy .

Camilla Parker-Bowles, Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton

Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton

Countess of Wessex Sophie, Meghan Markle and Timothy Lawrence

Meghan Markle and Timothy Lawrence

All the ladies chose images in the style of total black for the mourning event, only brooches pinned to the lapels in the form of poppies served as a bright accent, since the poppy is a symbol of this day. Kate's head was decorated with an intricate hat with a veil, and Megan preferred a wide-brimmed hat.

Meghan Markle

During the ceremony, the memory of the fallen was honored with two minutes of silence, and everyone was extremely serious in solidarity with the theme of the event. But yesterday, during concert at Albert Hall, members of the royal family allowed themselves to relax and did not hide smiles.

Meghan Markle

Queen Elizabeth II and Kate Middleton

Prince Andrew, Prince Harry, Prince William

Memorial Day Ceremony