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On Anzac Day, Kate Middleton wore a navy Givenchy coatdress by Sarah Burton that echoed Princess Diana’s 1995 Germany look and accessorized with Diana’s sapphire and diamond drop earrings, plus a rare tanzanite necklace gifted by Prince William—an ensemble that signals continuity and remembrance through fashion and jewelry.
Kate Middleton attended ANZAC Day commemorations with Princess Anne, debuting a navy coat dress with white lapels and a fitted silhouette, complemented by a Jane Taylor fascinator, DeMellier bag, Princess Diana’s sapphire jewelry, and a red poppy; the duo laid wreaths at the Cenotaph to honor Australians and New Zealanders who served and sacrificed from Gallipoli to today.
Australia and New Zealand marked ANZAC Day with Gallipoli commemorations in Turkey, including ceremonies at the Mehmetçik monument and Cape Helles, while in London Princess Kate laid a wreath for King Charles III at the Cenotaph, highlighting the global reach of the remembrance.
Princess Anne, 75, wore one of her oldest pieces, a gold ribbon brooch dating back to 1969, as she represented the royal family at the Anzac Day Dawn Service in London, laid a wreath and reflected; the heirloom has featured at milestone moments for decades as the Princess of Wales prepares for her own tributes later in the day.
At London's Anzac Day ceremonies, the Princess of Wales wore a rare tanzanite and diamond pendant—believed to be a gift from Prince William—paired with Princess Diana’s sapphire drop earrings, while representing King Charles III at the Cenotaph wreath-laying and the Westminster Abbey service; the piece first appeared in 2015 and has since surfaced on select royal occasions, complemented by a navy coat with white lapels and a nod to Diana in the accessories.
Prince William stood alone at dawn to honor soldiers who lost their lives in battle for Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance for every Australian and New Zealand soldier who has died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The haunting photo shows the prince bowing his head in a moment of silence while wearing a dark navy trench coat with a matching pair of slacks and black loafers. The celebration of Anzac Day in London has been a tradition since King George V personally attended the first service at Westminster Abbey in 1916.
Prince William paid tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the Australia memorial for Anzac Day. He joined representatives from the Australian and New Zealand forces for the poignant 5am ceremony. Anzac Day has been commemorated in London since the first anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli. Last year, Prince William laid a wreath for the Anzac Day ceremony on behalf of The Queen.
The wreck of the SS Montevideo Maru, a Japanese merchant ship sunk in World War Two with 864 Australian soldiers on board, has been found in the South China Sea, ending a tragic chapter of Australia's history. The ship was torpedoed by a U.S. submarine, unaware of the POWs onboard, and is considered Australia's worst maritime disaster. The long-awaited find comes ahead of April 25 commemorations for Anzac Day, a major day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand for their troops killed in all military conflicts.