Queen Camillais honoring those who have lost their lives in war.
On Thursday, the Queen Consort attended the 94th year of the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey, a tribute to honor and remember those who died while serving in the armed forces.
This marks Camilla’s third time appearing at the Field of Remembrance.Prince Philipwas the usual royal family to attend the somber gathering in the 2000s until he retired from royal duty in 2016, whenPrince Harrytraditionally attended the annual event after previously joining his grandfather on several occasions.
Queen Camilla at the Field of Remembrance.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
Queen Camilla, 75, wore ared poppy pin, as she and other members of the royal family have been doing since the start of the month ahead of Remembrance Day. Each November, the accessory becomes a key piece of the royal family’s wardrobe. Thepoppyhas been used since 1921 to commemorate military members who have died in wars.
Queen Camilla at the Field of Remembrance.Frank Augstein/AP/Shutterstock
In Flanders fields the poppies blowBetween the crosses, row on row,That mark our place; and in the skyThe larks, still bravely singing, flyScarce heard amid the guns below.
Queen Camilla.Chris Jackson/Getty Images
In 1928, Major George Howson MC suggested using land outside Westminster Abbey as a place where anyone could plant a poppy in memory of a loved one, creating the tradition.
Queen Camilla is patron of the Poppy Factory, which has been running the Field of Remembrance since 1928. The Poppy Factory has been making the commemorative poppies for The Royal British Legion and the Royal Family since 1922, and it also supports veterans with mental or physical health conditions back into work throughout England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Members of the public can visit the field until Nov. 20.
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This year will mark the first Remembrance Sunday sinceQueen Elizabeth’s death and King Charles' accession to the throne.
source: people.com
