Why Prince William and Kate Skipped the Royal Family's VJ Day Service
The British royal family is honoring an important occasion: the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, which marked the end of WWII in Japan and the Pacific.
King Charles III and Queen Camilla, together with other royals and leaders, attended the national Service of Remembrance, hosted by the Royal British Legion in partnership with the government, this morning. The event took place at the National Memorial Arboretum in Alrewas, Staffordshire, and honored the British and Commonwealth troops who fought in the war.
King Charles III And Queen Camilla Commemorate The 80th Anniversary Of VJ Day
King Charles III And Queen Camilla Commemorate The 80th Anniversary Of VJ Day
For the occasion, Charles wore his military uniform, while Camilla wore an all-white ensemble composed of a midi dress with a pleated skirt, a wide-brim hat, and low heels with black colorblock tips. She accessorized with dangly pearl earrings and a British Light Infantry bugle horn brooch covered in a diamonds—nodding to the brave British soldiers.
Prince William and Princess Catherine were not present at the Victory over Japan Day, or VJ Day, service, as they are on their summer break with their children. The Waleses did, however, share a message on X to commemorate the day.
“Today, on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, we remember the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of all who served. Today we especially think of those British and Commonwealth troops who fought in the Asia-Pacific,” they wrote. “We owe an enduring debt to the generation who gave so much, and to whom we will always be grateful. Lest we forget. W&C.”
In May, the royals, including William, Kate, and their kids—Prince George, 12, Princess Charlotte, 10, and Prince Louis, 7—commemorated the end of the war in Europe (named Victory in Europe Day) at a parade held outside of Buckingham Palace.
Kate wore a striking magenta coatdress and matching fascinator, while husband William wore his military uniform, and their three children coordinated in navy outfits.
The Royal Family Watch Military Procession To Mark The 80th Anniversary Of VE Day
The Royal Family Watch Military Procession To Mark The 80th Anniversary Of VE Day
Then, for the thanksgiving service, Kate slipped into a breezy white dress with black polka dots all over, which she styled with a black fascinator and tan accessories.
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