Princess Anne was notably absent from the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London, where King Charles III and Prince William led the nation in commemorating fallen servicemen and women. The Princess Royal, typically a regular participant in the wreath-laying ceremony, is currently on an official tour of Australia and Singapore.
Buckingham Palace confirmed that Anne is visiting Australia to celebrate the centenary of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, for which she has served as Colonel-in-Chief since 1977. During her four-day visit, she attended a Remembrance Service at the Anzac Memorial in Sydney, where she laid a wreath.
The Princess Royal has a long-standing association with Australia, having visited over 20 times. Her itinerary includes military engagements in Sydney, Melbourne, and Brisbane, as well as a two-day visit to Singapore next week to mark 60 years of diplomatic relations between the UK and Singapore.
Queen Camilla and the Princess of Wales observed the Cenotaph service from a balcony, while the King and Prince William laid wreaths. Anne's absence was explained by her overseas commitments, which were announced weeks prior.
