Queen Camilla pays tribute at the Field of Remembrance

Queen Camilla Pays Tribute at the Field of Remembrance

Queen Camilla opened the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey and paid her respects by placing a simple wooden cross in memory of those who lost their lives in war. This marks the 97th year that the Field of Remembrance has been planted on the Abbey grounds to honor the fallen.

The annual event is organized by the Royal British Legion, providing an opportunity for people to commemorate those who sacrificed their lives in conflicts. The Field of Remembrance includes personal tributes from veterans, families, and friends.

Queen Camilla's Attire and Symbolism

Arriving at Westminster Abbey, Queen Camilla wore a navy blue coat with a red collar, inspired by the Royal Lancers uniform. She serves as Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Lancers, a regiment in which her father, Major Bruce Shand, served during World War Two.

The outfit featured the 12th Royal Lancers’ Brooch, a piece that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II. It bears the Prince of Wales feathers over crossed lances beneath a Queen's crown.

About the Field of Remembrance

The Field consists of numerous wooden crosses, each with a single poppy, planted within marked fields around the Abbey. In 2025, there are 229 such fields for remembering fallen soldiers.

People purchase a wooden cross as a simple tribute, which is then planted in one of the fields dedicated to the memory of those who gave their lives.

The Field of Remembrance continues to be a poignant and personal way to honor the bravery and sacrifice of military personnel and their families.

Author's summary: Queen Camilla honored fallen soldiers by opening the 97th Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, wearing a meaningful Royal Lancers-inspired outfit and placing a tribute cross among 229 fields dedicated to those lost in war.

Royal Central — 2025-11-06