A lip reader has claimed Queen Camilla whispered the name "Farage" to Kate Middleton during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in central London.
The Royal Family gathered for the annual ceremony as the King led the nation in a two-minute silence to remember those who lost their lives in conflict. Camilla and Kate stood alongside other senior members of the Royal Family for the event.
Lip reader Jeremy Freeman told us exclusively that he believes Camilla whispered "Farage" to Kate, in an apparent reference to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who had confirmed earlier in the week that he would attend the ceremony to lay a wreath.
Farage's attendance and remarks
Mr Farage said ahead of the occasion: "I'll be very honoured to represent the party at the Cenotaph on Sunday. And it's something that will mean a lot to me personally. It really will."
He also spoke about his respect for those who served in the Armed Forces, explaining: "I've grown up with a huge abiding respect for those who served and I understand, particularly from my youth, growing up in a little village in Kent, what the sheer level of sacrifice was that people gave for us to be free. For me, it will be an enormous honour."
The Reform UK leader's appearance followed his party increasing its representation in the House of Commons to more than six MPs, allowing him to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph for the first time this year.
The ceremony and tributes
King Charles led the tributes, laying the first wreath at the monument in recognition of those who died in conflicts dating back to the First World War. Wearing a field marshal's uniform with a long grey greatcoat, cap and sword, the King saluted as he stepped back.
His wreath was closely modelled on one made for King George VI and featured 41 paper poppy petals, alongside black leaves and scarlet, purple and gold ribbons. Prince William, wearing the uniform of a Lieutenant Colonel of the Household Cavalry, also laid a wreath before saluting, followed by the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne.
Nine former prime ministers were present, including Sir Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, Sir John Major and Sir Keir Starmer. Around 10,000 veterans were expected to take part in the Royal British Legion's march-past following the ceremony, representing more than 300 Armed Forces and civilian organisations.
Among those marching were bereaved children, military cadets and some of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War. Crowds gathered along Whitehall from early Sunday morning, with hundreds lining the streets more than two hours before the service began.
