The Duke of Kent made a rare public appearance at the Remembrance Sunday service at The Cenotaph in Whitehall, standing alongside Duchess Sophie and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence to watch the proceedings.
Senior royals, including the King and Prince William, gathered at the Cenotaph to remember the service of those who fought for the country. The King laid a wreath before the two-minute silence, while other members of the Royal Family looked on.
A Rare Public Appearance
The Duke of Kent, 91, was last seen attending Wimbledon in the summer. His appearance at the remembrance event warmed the hearts of royal fans, with many praising his loyalty to the Royal Family.
He is currently the oldest member of the Royal Family. Writing on X, one royal fan said: “Bless his precious heart! He’s been faithful and loyal for all of his life. You know, those eyes have seen a lot.”
Public Praise for the Duke
Another person wrote: “I really admire him, another Royal who has devoted his entire life to serving his country.” A third commented: “He is such a dutiful, loyal, dignified man. The royal family and Britain are lucky to call him their own.”
Someone else added: “All credit to him at 91. Must have been an ordeal for him to be standing there. Bless his heart.”
Other Appearances This Year
The Duke of Kent’s appearance this weekend is one of a few he has made this year. He also attended the Order of St Michael and St George at St Paul's Cathedral, where he was seen in a wheelchair.
Another public appearance was his attendance at the annual Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle. Just a few days before this, he stood on the Buckingham Palace balcony for Trooping the Colour celebrations. He caught the attention of royal fans during that balcony appearance after he was seen getting out his mobile phone and videoing the flypast and crowds, something that had never been seen before on the royal balcony.
