Queen Camilla and Kate Middleton shared a balcony at the Foreign Office for last year’s annual Remembrance Sunday service, where a body language expert noticed a subtle gesture from Kate to her royal counterpart. The expert suggested that Kate subtly reminded Camilla of the royal hierarchy during the solemn event.
They took their usual positions on the Foreign Office balcony, overlooking the Cenotaph in Central London, to witness the emotional ceremony led by King Charles. Both women were elegantly dressed in black coats and hats, adorned with pearl jewelry, as they braved the cold.
Last year, marked the second time Charles has presided over the Remembrance Sunday service since becoming king. The event included a poignant two minutes of silence, after which he laid a wreath at the Cenotaph, followed by Prince William and other royals and political figures.
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Body language expert Judi James noted that Camilla and Kate appeared as a “strong team” while watching the ceremony unfold. She told The Mirror: “Standing apart at almost opposite ends of the royal balcony, and without Sophie present to complete the usual trio of royal brides, Camilla and Kate came across as status equals.”
However, Judi observed one key moment towards the end of the service, where Kate seemed to gently remind Camilla of royal protocol, reports the Irish Star.
In a nuanced display of protocol, Camilla and Kate, the Princess of Wales, showed their understanding of rank during a public engagement. Judi revealed: “At the end of the service, there was a moment where both women seemed to highlight how the passing of the late Queen still leaves room for small, hierarchical cues. As Camilla turned her head towards the interior, it appeared that Kate gave a subtle ‘after you’ gesture, prompting Camilla to smile warmly in what seemed to be gratitude as they both elegantly made their way inside.”
The royal family is set to come together at the National Service of Remembrance on Sunday, November 10, 2024, at the Cenotaph in London. This event honors the sacrifices of British and Commonwealth military forces and civilian personnel through the two World Wars and later conflicts.
