A lip reader has claimed that Queen Camilla whispered the name "Farage" to Princess Kate during the Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in central London.
The Royal Family assembled at the monument on Sunday as the King led the nation in a two-minute silence to honour those who lost their lives in conflict. Camilla and Kate stood alongside other senior members of the Royal Family for the annual commemoration.
Lip Reader's Exclusive Claim
Lip reader Jeremy Freeman told the Daily Express exclusively what he believes was said during a brief interaction between the Queen and the Princess of Wales. According to Freeman, Camilla seemed to whisper "Farage" to Kate, as reported by the Mirror.
The name appears to be a reference to Reform UK leader Nigel Farage, who confirmed earlier this week that he would attend the Cenotaph ceremony to lay a wreath.
Farage's Attendance and Remarks
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 discussed his longstanding respect for those who served in the Armed Forces, stating: "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 Cenotaph Ceremony
Farage's attendance followed his party's increased representation in the House of Commons to more than six MPs, allowing him to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph for the first time.
King Charles led the tributes, laying the first wreath at the monument in honour of those who lost their lives in conflicts stretching back to the First World War. Dressed in a field marshal's uniform, complete with a long grey greatcoat, cap and sword, the King saluted as he stepped away from the Cenotaph. His wreath was closely modelled on one created for King George VI and featured 41 paper poppy petals, alongside black leaves and scarlet, purple and gold ribbons.
Prince William, dressed in the uniform of a Lieutenant Colonel of the Household Cavalry, also laid a wreath before saluting. He was followed by the Duke of Edinburgh and Princess Anne.
Nine former prime ministers were also in attendance, including Sir Tony Blair, Gordon Brown, David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Rishi Sunak, Sir John Major and Sir Keir Starmer.
Approximately 10,000 veterans were expected to participate 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. Spectators gathered along Whitehall from early on Sunday morning, with hundreds lining the streets well over two hours before the ceremony got under way.
