She carried her Black Velvet Crystal Embellished Box Clutch by Alexander McQueen.Īs far as the designs worn by some of the other royal women in attendance, the Countess of Wessex wore the Max Mara Elegante Laringe Dress ($1890) and carried Elie Saab’s Sequin Box Clutch, per UFO No More. Thank you also to Natasha and Caroline for emailing and messaging about the poppy ID. The Duchess also wore the Collingwood diamond and pearl drop earrings that belonged to Diana, Princess of Wales, and Diana’s three-strand pearl bracelet. With thanks to Lauren for the ID, it looks like the Duchess was wearing the Three Poppies Crystal Gold-Plated Brooch (£44.99, about $60 at today’s exchange rate). In the upper right photo, you can see the original garment had smaller buttons. Here you have a closer view of the dress and material.
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It features a fitted bodice with rhinestone or crystal buttons, an oversized collar, elbow-length sleeves, and a pleated, full skirt. These images from 2020 offer a good view of the dress.įrom Eponine’s AW ’18 collection, the design is crafted of black bouclé material. Her dress by Eponine London was first worn in February 2020 for the premiere of the musical, Dear Evan Hansen. Now we make the hard turn to our look at what Kate wore this evening. The Festival Of Remembrance comes to an end with a show of appreciation for The Queen who is at home resting ahead of her appearance at the Cenotaph tomorrow. The program wrapped up with three cheers for The Queen, seen in this video shared by Royal Central. Silence fell in Royal Albert Hall as the Last Post was played.Īnd poppies fell as a two-minute silence was observed. Musical theater star Ramin Karimloo performed “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”ġ00 Legion staff members and volunteers took part in tonight’s program.Īctor/singer/Songwriter Alexandra Burke performed “Abide with Me.” Tony, Grammy, and Emmy-award winner Cynthia Erivo sang, “You’re Not Here.”
It also paid tribute to currently serving members of the Armed Forces who were deployed to Afghanistan as part of Operation Pitting. The program featured military personnel who served in Afghanistan and the Gulf War and reflected on the different ways the charity has supported the Armed Forces community. The Chelsea Pensioners entered the hall to the sounds of “The Boys of the Old Brigade.” Grammy-award-winning jazz singer Gregory Porter sang “He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother.” (I’m hoping to find a photo of this there is a video link at the end of the post.) Tony-award-winning singer Alfie Boe opened the program singing a Take That song, “Greatest Day,” with the Tri-Service Display Bands. This year’s event marks the centenary of the Royal British Legion and also commemorates 100 years of the poppy as the symbol of remembrance. However, she plans to attend Sunday’s service at the Cenotaph war memorial.īelow, the Duke and Duchess before tonight’s program started. 20 and subsequently told to rest by doctors. The monarch, 95, has canceled several engagements after being hospitalized on Oct. Missing from the event was Queen Elizabeth. Below, HM at the 2019 Festival of Remembrance. The Queen did not attend tonight’s event. Last year there wasn’t an audience at the Festival, which was pre-taped for broadcast. The full roster of royals attending included: the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge the Earl and Countess of Wessex Princess Anne and Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester the Duke of Kent Princess Alexandra Prince and Princess Michael.
The Earl and Countess of Wessex as they arrived. General James Bashall CB, CBE, president of the Legion. The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall arriving. The Royal British Legion’s annual event is held at Royal Albert Hall, lit up in red for the night.
The Duchess of Cambridge brought back a dress by Eponine London for tonight’s Festival of Remembrance.
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