Kate Middleton Leaves Emotional Handwritten Message at Royal Event

The Princess of Wales represented the royal family at the military memorial service at Westminster Abbey over the weekend

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Anzac Day Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on April 25, 2026 in London, England. Anzac Day is the national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand marking the anniversary of the Anzac

Kate Middleton at Anzac Day event on April 25, 2026.Credit :  Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty;USTIN TALLIS / AFP/Getty

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Kate Middleton represented the royal family at an Anzac Day service in London
The Princess of Wales left a wreath at the Cenotaph war memorial in honor of fallen soldiers from Australia and New Zealand
She also included a handwritten note, signed by herself and Prince William

Kate Middleton represented the royal family at Anzac Day services over the weekend and left a heartfelt memento of her support.

The Princess of Wales, 44, attended a service at the Cenotaph in London before joining the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on Saturday, April 25. Anzac Day honors members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who have lost their lives in conflict and all those who have served.

On the day of remembrance, Princess Kate laid a wreath of red and white flowers on the Cenotaph war memorial. Included was a handwritten note on stationery bearing her royal monogram, a “C” for her first name, Catherine, topped by a crown.

It read, “In memory of the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.”

The princess signed it “Catherine,” next to a signature from her husband, Prince William.

The inscription written on a wreath by Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales, is pictured following a service to commemorate ANZAC day at the Cenotaph war memorial in central London on April 25, 2026.

Kate Middleton’s Anzac Day note on APril 25, 2026. JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP/Getty

While Princess Kate signs her name on cards, in guests books and during other official royal outings, members of the royal family do not give public autographs. Instead, she and William usually opt for selfies, candid chats and hands-on interactions like playing sports with local children.

When asked to sign something by a fan, Princess Kate declines politely, saying simply that she can’t. At the Chelsea Flower Show in 2022, she attempted to explain the royal rule after she was unable to sign drawings she had made with schoolchildren.

“My name’s Catherine,” she explained at the time. “I’m not allowed to write my signature — it’s just one of those rules.”

Britain's Catherine, Princess of Wales lays a wreath during a service to commemorate ANZAC day at the Cenotaph war memorial in central London on April 25, 2026.

Kate Middleton at Anzac Day event on April 25, 2026.JUSTIN TALLIS / AFP/Getty

Members of the royal family regularly attend events commemorating the holiday, observed on April 25 each year to mark the anniversary of the first campaign that led to major casualties for ANZAC forces during the First World War. This year, the event included an address from the Dean of Westminster, readings from the New Zealand and Australian High Commissioners and a Māori waiata, or song, performed by Ngāti Rānana, a Māori cultural club based in London.

While Kate attended the two events solo, she wasn’t the only senior royal who stepped out to commemorate Anzac Day. Princess Anne, 75, attended the Dawn Service at Wellington Arch, Hyde Park Corner.

The event featured readings, a playing of the Last Post, silence, reveille and national anthems. Wreaths were also laid when the event came to a close.

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Anzac Day Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey on April 25, 2026 in London, England

Kate Middleton at Anzac Day event on April 25, 2026.Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty

Kate’s Anzac Day ensemble reminded many of a similar look that the late Princess Diana wore in 1995. The current Princess of Wales wore a navy coat dress by Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen with white lapels and a matching navy Jane Taylor hat, completing the look with a poignant poppy pin, navy pumps by Gianvito Rossi and a mini DeMellier handbag.

She added shimmer to her look with a pair of sapphire and diamond earrings that previously belonged to Diana and have become a favorite in her rotation in recent years.

Catherine, Princess of Wales attends the Service of Commemoration and Thanksgiving at Westminster Abbey as part of the ANZAC Day commemorations on April 25, 2026 in London, England. Diana, Princess of Wales presents new colours to the Light Dragoon Guards Regiment, in Bergen-Hohne. on July 22 1995, in Bergen-Hohne, Germany.

Kate Middleton on Anzac Day 2026; Princess Diana in Bergen-Hohne, Germany, on July 22 1995.Mark Cuthbert/UK Press via Getty; Julian Parker/UK Press via Getty

The look evoked a navy outfit that Diana wore when she held the Princess of Wales title. Prince William’s late mother wore a navy skirt suit with white lapels, cuffs and belt to present new colours to the Light Dragoon Guards Regiment in Bergen-Hohne, Germany, in July 1995.