Princess Kate attended Anzac Day commemorations in London, paying tribute to Australian and New Zealand servicemen and women. Simultaneously, Prince Harry and Meghan undertook a four-day tour of Australia, including visits to significant memorials and public appearances.

Honouring ANZACs in London

The Princess of Wales marked Anzac Day on April 25th, joining commemorations to honour the service and sacrifice of Australian and New Zealand military personnel. Anzac Day commemorates the landing at Gallipoli in 1915, a pivotal moment for Allied Forces.

Ceremonial Duties and Remembrance

Princess Kate’s participation included a wreath-laying ceremony and attendance at the parade held at the Cenotaph in Westminster, alongside New Zealand High Commissioner Hamish Cooper. She also attended a service at Westminster Abbey, joined by veterans, Royal Family members, and political figures like Shadow Foreign Secretary Priti Patel.

Princess Anne also participated, laying a wreath at Wellington Arch in Hyde Park Corner at 5am on Saturday. The Westminster Abbey service featured readings of John McCrae’s ‘In Flanders Fields’ and performances by the Ngati Ranana Maori Club London.

The Royal Family’s official social media account on X stated that Anzac Day ‘honours the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who served and died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.’ The tradition in London began in 1916 with King George V’s attendance at Westminster Abbey.

Princess Kate wore a navy and white collared dress with sapphire jewellery. Her wreath bore the inscription: ‘In memory of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.’

Harry and Meghan’s Australian Tour

Alongside the Royal Family’s involvement in the UK, Anzac Day ceremonies were held throughout Australia, coinciding with Prince Harry and Meghan’s recent visit. Their four-day tour concluded on Wednesday.

Public Appearances and Business Ventures

Meghan appeared on the Australian television show Masterchef and attended a VIP event in Sydney, priced at £1,700 per person. She also hosted a ‘Her Best Life Retreat’ for women, costing $3,200 per ticket.

The Duchess of Sussex used OneOff, a company in which she has invested, to promote the outfits she wore during the trip. She showcased items like a Priscilla dress by Karen Gee and accessories from Real Fine Studio and Christian Dior.

Honouring Veterans in Canberra

Prince Harry visited Canberra and paid his respects at the Australian War Memorial, meeting with Indigenous veterans and attending an Invictus Australia reception. He also participated in the daily Last Post Ceremony, which includes the national anthem, a piper’s lament, a soldier’s story, and the Last Post bugle call.

Prince Harry, who served ten years in the British Army with two tours in Afghanistan, proudly wore his service medals during the visit.