The Duchess of Cambridge joined senior royals at the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London
November 14, 2021 - 14:55 GMT Danielle Stacey Poppies are worn as a mark of respect to those who died during the First World War and other conflicts. And this week, the royal family were among the millions of people who wore poppies in the lead-up to Armistice Day. However, Duchess of Cambridge noticeably wore three alongside a crystal brooch – but what's the significance behind it?
Kate's great-grandmother had three brothers who were killed in action during the First World War and the Duchess viewed letters from her ancestors during a poignant visit to the Imperial War Museum in 2018. However, the reason for Kate wearing multiple poppies has never been confirmed by the palace. Loading the player... var track=function { dataLayer.push; }; var playerInstance=playerInstance || []; playerInstance['iSa9csBr']=jwplayer; playerInstance['iSa9csBr'].setup; //TODO: convert static variables to dynamic function getDataPermutive { return new Promise=> { let maxRetries=2; let countRetry=0; let checkingInterval=setInterval { if => { try { return getDataPermutive.then; const sections=playerConfig.advertising.schedule; const updatedSections=new Array; sections.
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