The Princess of Wales selected a navy blue ensemble for right now’s Commonwealth service at Westminster Abbey.

Here’s a video of the couple as they arrived.

The Prince and Princess of Wales.

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The Prince and Princess joined King Charles III and Queen Camilla on the interfaith occasion, together with different senior members of the Royal Household.

 Prince Albert of Monaco was in attendance right now, though Monaco just isn’t a member of the Commonwealth. 

The Princess Royal and her husband, Vice Admiral Sir Tim Laurence.

The Duke and Duchess of Gloucester.

The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh didn’t attend as they’re in Italy for the 2026 Winter Paralympics. Under, flags of the Commonwealth international locations are carried into Westminster Abbey forward of right now’s service. 

Right here you’ll be able to see Royal Members of the family greeting one another contained in the Abbey.

Princess Anne greeting her brother, King Charles III, with a kiss and a curtsy, as they attend the Commonwealth Day Service at Westminster Abbey 🥰❤️

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The Royal Commonwealth Society notes, “Going down on Commonwealth Day, the service is among the most important moments within the Commonwealth calendar, celebrating the shared values, tradition and creativity of its 56 member nations.”

Extra from this story in The Times. 

After a fanfare, the nationwide anthem was sung and the royal household processed by way of the abbey, one thing of a private achievement for the King and Kate, who have been compelled to overlook the ceremony two years in the past after they have been each present process most cancers remedy.

Clergy at right now’s service.

Royal Members of the family after they have been seated. 

The service incorporates music, readings, prayers, dance, and different parts. 

The Commonwealth is residence to greater than 2.7 billion individuals. 

We return to The Times article for extra on the King’s message this yr.  

In a written message to the Commonwealth, the King described the union as “a power for good” in an “more and more fragmented” world.

He stated: “In a world that may really feel more and more fragmented, this voluntary union of free affiliation stays uncommon and valuable — a discussion board for open and sincere dialogue and debate to assist enhance the lives of the almost three billion individuals who name our member states residence. Our Commonwealth of Nations maintain untapped potential for affluent commerce between trusting companions.”

Former Spice Woman Geri Halliwell-Horner spoke on the service.

Extra from The Evening Standard’s story. 

In her “reflection” Halliwell-Horner highlighted how Worldwide Ladies’s Day fell on Sunday, someday forward of Commonwealth Day occasions, and advised invited company: “As a younger woman, it was creativity and schooling that gave me braveness and confidence.

Halliwell-Horner, an envoy for the Royal Commonwealth Society, which held the service, and the King’s Belief, stated in her speech: “The Commonwealth at its greatest is a household of equals, completely different, sure, however linked by shared values and a shared duty.

The Telegraph reports the Princess appeared significantly keen on a few of right now’s dancing. 

The Princess of Wales appeared significantly keen on a Bollywood and ballet dance efficiency by Sapnay Entertainments and the Royal Ballet within the Abbey aisles. She advised dancers she had “puzzled what the marble [floor of the Abbey] was like with naked ft”, including that it was “such an incredible venue” to see them carry out in.

After its conclusion, Royal Members of the family spoke with those that took half within the service. 

The Princess acquired flowers as she left the Abbey with Prince William.

Chatting with one of many youthful individuals collaborating within the service. 

One other view of the Princess outdoors the Abbey this afternoon.

The Queen wore a vibrant crimson coat and costume by Fiona Clare, accessorized by a Philip Treacy hat. Her Palm Leaf Brooch by Cartier was created for The Queen Mom in 1938.

The Princess Royal was in a coat I’ve seen described as British racing inexperienced and Edinburgh inexperienced, the colour utilized by her father, Prince Philip, for his livery. She wore a diamond brooch believed to have been a present from her mother and father for her 18th birthday. The Duchess of Gloucester was in navy with a crimson scarf, costume, and hat, with diamond and ruby earrings.

Now, we flip to our have a look at what Kate wore, beginning together with her Catherine Walker coat. 

The design showcases a tailor-made bodice with peaked, padded shoulders, a full skirt with pleats descending from the hips, princess seaming, and flared cuffs. The garment incorporates parts of Catherine Walker’s Amarante and the Courchevel kinds.  

The Princess introduced again the Sean Barrett bespoke navy saucer hat, first seen on the 2023 Commonwealth service, up to date with matching netting.

She owns the type in three colours. 

She carried her Multrees Chain Wallet ($425) in croc-embossed navy by Scottish equipment maker Strathberry. It measures roughly 8″ x 4″ and has a detachable chain strap so it may be carried as a clutch.

We noticed the return of the Gianvito 105 in navy suede. The type is out there at Gianvito Rossi ($850) and Farfetch ($795).

The Princess additionally wore the Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings, a part of a marriage present from the ruler of Bahrain to Princess Elizabeth.

Extra from Tatler’s coverage.

The Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings have been created by the then Princess Elizabeth from a cache of seven pearls, which she acquired as a marriage current in 1947 from the Hakim of Bahrain. The earrings are comprised of spherical diamond studs, from that are suspended spherical and baguette-cut diamonds in an Artwork Deco type, plus two of of the Bahrain pearls.

The Princess additionally wore her Susan Caplan Vintage 5-Strand Faux Pearl Necklace (£275, about $370 at right now’s alternate charges). The necklace options 5 strands of fake pearls in graduated sizes.

The product description notes, “It is a slight color variation of our unique 5-strand necklace worn by Princess Kate. Our pearl necklaces are custom-made utilizing unique classic fake pearls and with Swarovski crystal embellished clasps.” The necklace is now additionally out there at Farfetch ($482) and Nordstrom ($535). 

I’ll see you on Thursday, when the Prince and Princess go to the RNLI Tower Lifeboat Station positioned on the River Thames. Till then, right here is another picture from right now. 

VIDEOS: 

The Royal Household Channel presents 25-minutes of protection on this video. 

 
Right here you see protection of individuals arriving for the service.

This video presents a mixture of protection.