The Princess of Wales marked ANZAC Day by attending ceremonies at the Cenotaph and Westminster Abbey. 
This morning she took part in the Wreath Laying and Parade Service at the Cenotaph in Whitehall. 
More from this People story.
Anzac Day commemorates the anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landings in World War I, serving as a moment to honor members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who lost their lives in conflict and all those who have served.
The Cenotaph is a national war memorial, meaning “empty tomb,” and where the British royal family commemorates Remembrance Day every November.
And from The Telegraph’s story.
More than 11,000 Australians and New Zealanders lost their lives in the Gallipoli campaign, which saw trench warfare, heat and disease inflict a toll as the Allies tried to take control of the Turkish straits against the forces of the Ottoman Empire.
The Princess placed a wreath on behalf of the King. 
The card, signed “Catherine and William,” reads, “In memory of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.” 
Another view. 
We return to The Telegraph’s coverage.
Rev Dr Lyndon Drake recited from The Fallen by English poet Laurence Binyon: “They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.”
Here is another angle. 
With thanks to Jane for her kind comment, this is not military personnel as I originally wrote; Jane explains they are “visiting secondary school students from ‘The King’s School’ in Sydney, Australia. Students at the boys-only school (Anglican faith) wear this unique and striking uniform.”
A look at some of those participating in the parade. 
Another photo from the ceremony at the Cenotaph. 
There was quite a sizable crowd at this morning’s ceremony. 
A video posted by Kensington Palace covering the Cenotaph events.
The Prince and Princess of Wales via IG:
From Gallipoli to the present day. Honouring all Australians and New Zealanders who have given so much in service on ANZAC Day.
Lest we forget 🇦🇺🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/4txJK0QdKR
— Anna (@tokkianami) April 25, 2026
Earlier today, the Princess Royal joined members of the Australian and New Zealand Armed Forces at a solemn ANZAC Day ceremony at Wellington Arch in Hyde Park. 
After the Cenotaph commemorations concluded, the Princess of Wales headed to Westminster Abbey, where she was greeted by the Canon Rector, Reverend Mark Birch. 
A quick video of the Princess arriving.
HRH The Princess of Wales arrives at Westminster Abbey for our annual #ANZACDay commemoration.
The service marks the anniversary of the 1915 Gallipoli landings and remembers all Australians and New Zealanders who have served their countries. pic.twitter.com/9FuiNsE1kq
— Westminster Abbey (@wabbey) April 25, 2026
She attended the annual Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving. 
More from the Abbey’s website.
At the start of the service, the flags of New Zealand, Australia, the Republic of Türkiye, and the United Kingdom were borne through the Abbey Church and placed in the Sacrarium.
Today’s Order of Service. 
The Princess. 
The Very Reverend Joanna Kelly-Moore, Dean of St Albans, giving the address. 
The New Zealand and Australian High Commissioners placed wreaths at the Grave of the Unknown Warrior. 
The Princess as she left the service. 
In the photo, you see the Princess with Johanna Hunter of the New Zealand Air Force and her children. Here is a quick video.
Princess Kate had a touching moment with military families outside Westminster Abbey following the Anzac Day service ❤️
The Princess of Wales chatted warmly with parents and children, taking time to listen, smile and connect after the moving ceremony.
Anzac Day honours Australian… pic.twitter.com/7PvgsX4Vw0— HELLO! Canada (@HelloCanada) April 25, 2026
Now, for our look at what Kate wore for today’s engagements.
Her coat appears to be a bespoke version of this Alexander McQueen Runway Coat by Sarah Burton. NOTE: See update below.
From the label’s pre-fall 2020 collection, the design is double-breasted, with a nipped-in waist, contrasting peaked lapels, slightly raised shoulders, flap pockets at the front hip, and a deep back vent. The Princess’s version does not have the additional contrasting fabric, the double row of buttons, or the additional fabric descending from the waist.
UPDATE APRIL 28: Several reports, including this Vogue story and this WWD piece, say the coat is a Sarah Burton for Givenchy design.
The Princess carried her Nano Montreal Bag in Navy ($350 on sale) by DeMellier London. 
And repeated her Gianvito 105 Navy Suede Pumps ($795).
The Princess wore her hair down and a new hat. 
It looks like a version of Jane Taylor’s Selene Wool Felt Cocktail Hat, customized with a bow at the back. Thank you to Kate Middleton Styled on Instagram and Kate Middleton Style on Twitter for their ID work on the coat and hat today. 
She wore the Sapphire and Diamond Double Cluster Earrings that originally belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, and her Tanzanite Pendant by G. Collins and Sons. 
This is a somewhat abbreviated post, as I have a commitment today that can’t be changed. If I can update the post later this evening, I will.
Kiki Vancouver
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
This is such a fabulous look - so crisp and elegant. I love navy and white pretty much any time and it looks terrific on Kate. I seem to remember her in as similar look last year - perhaps at a ship launch? But in a large brim hat. This hat is beautiful, as are the gentle gathers in the back of the coat. My only quibbles are minor - hem is too long (as usual), hair is too long, and handbag is too tiny, but those are small things. Overall Kate looks lovely.
Caroline A.
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
And another important thing is that it is incorrect to refer to Catherine as Princess Catherine.
https://www.college-of-arms.gov.uk/resources/styles-and-titles-of-the-royal-family
Zell
Thursday 30th of April 2026
@Caroline A.,
Caroline A., Kudos to you for your immense knowledge! Also, I find it odd that The Princess keeps being called Kate Middleton in the press, but, what can one do? Anyway thank you Very Much for your reply and your kind understanding about my use of "Princess Catherine"! 💗
Caroline A.
Thursday 30th of April 2026
@Zell, I myself am not annoyed when people refer to The Princess of Wales as Princess Catherine, especially as some people are not aware that it’s factually incorrect to do so. I appreciate what you saying about using the term in an affectionate sense. What does irk me a bit is when the media, insist on referring to Her Royal Highness as Kate Middleton without reference to her official title. I think the BBC has been criticised for that and has been forced to apologise. It’s very disrespecful.
One thing that I would like to find out is whether or not The Princess is entitled to use the surname Mountbatten-Windsor by virtue of being married to Prince Wiiliam. The reason that I am perplexed about this is that when William and Catherine took legal action against the French tabloid which published intrusive photographs of the couple in 2012, the legal documents were in the names William Mountbatten-Windsor and Catherine Middleton — I saw them online. I think that was likely to have been something to do with royal titles not bring recognised on French legal documents. It could be that Catherine prefers to use her maiden name on such documents, but it could also be that she is not actually legally a Mountbatten-Windsor, even though Prince William is. If you read the final bit in the link above it refers to “the descendants of Elizabeth II” being able to use the surname Mountbatten-Windsor. Catherine is not a descendant of Elizabeth II. I find it quite fascinating, so much so that I am going to write to Kensington Palace one day to find out the answer.
Zell
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
@Caroline A.,
Thank you so much for explaining all this, as it isVery helpful! I have to admit something, though: sometimes, I do refer to Catherine as "Princess Catherine," even though I have known for a while that it is incorrect in the office sense. I do it in the affectionate sense, however. It probably is annoying to some so I don't do it as often as I used to. 😊
Caroline A.
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
And while I’m clarifying things, it is The King and The Queen, and The Princess of Wales, and The Prince of Wales, and The Princess Royal, and The Duke of Gloucester, etc. Note the capital T. It is not the King, the Queen, the Princess of Wales, etc. When referring to them it is correct to write The Princess, The Duke etc., not the Princess, the Duke, etc. Examples are in the link below:
https://www.royal.uk/
Caroline A.
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
An important point is that it is Anzac Day, not ANZAC Day. The information in the link below clarifies this under the heading ‘The difference between ANZAC and Anzac’.
https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/heritage-and-education/programmes-and-resources/anzac-day/
Bonnie A
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
@Caroline A., interesting, it does look much better written as Anzac. I had paused when typing it previously, but was keeping to the acronym rule.
CAWI
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
I note again all the comments about the coat/ dress length. The length is entirely in keeping with what other women her age and younger are wearing at U.K. formal events.
Mid length / mid calf or just below the knee looks outdated and matronly here and is mainly worn by much older ladies like the Queen.
As I’ve said before, styles in the U.K. ( and much of Europe ) changed completely after Covid. This doesn’t seem to be the case in the USA judging from street scenes etc.
Zell
Thursday 30th of April 2026
@CAWI,
I agree with you, CAWI, I don't think the coat dresses make Catherine look old, I think they give her a look that is very chic & beautiful. At the same time, The Princess is not in her 20s anymore, and, moreover, she has been through a very serious illness, cancer, which she is probably still recovering from, as well as the treatments for it, because all of that takes a serious toll on anyone. That said, I thought Catherine looked very elegant for this very formal and special Day. I don't know if people may possibly have expectations that Catherine look like a supermodel, because we do all see in the media, so many glossy images of seeming perfection. Catherine is Royal but also human, just like all of us. Her role as Princess of Wales calls for great dignity in her clothes, especially for occasions such as this one. That said, this is all my personal take and I do enjoy reading the differing views here on "What Kate Wore."
CAWI
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
@Corinne, I don’t think she looks odd from a UK perspective at all. And she’s dressing as a UK princess. We will have to agree to differ.
Corinne
Wednesday 29th of April 2026
@CAWI, you are right, hemlines just below the knee are outdated. I myself wear longer hemlines, so I have no problem with the lenght of the hemline. But this coatdress and all the other coatdresses she wore recently are way too heavy. They wear her, not the other way round. There is something in these dresses which is aging her terribly. I dont know if it is the fabric, the cut or something else. I know, she is the future Queen Consort, but there is no need to dress like an elderly woman. Sometimes, Camilla looks more modern and fresh than her. Queens Maxima, Mary and Letizia are almost 10 years older than her and already Queens, but none of them dresses this old. I dont understand it.