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Kate Middleton broke her solemn Remembrance Sunday mood for one reason — Prince William


Middleton and the Prince attended UK's Remembrance Sunday, looking for united than ever


Kate Middleton broke her solemn Remembrance Sunday mood for one reason — Prince William© Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images
Maria LoretoSenior Writer
NOVEMBER 10, 2026 3:32 PM EST

Kate Middleton and Prince William are doing better than ever. The couple made an official appearance together at one of the most solemn events of their calendar year: Remembrance Sunday, which honors the military service and lives impacted by World War I, II, and following conflicts. Middleton and Prince William shared a sweet moment that provided some light levity. 

King Charles, Princess Anne, and Prince William at the 2026 National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall© Getty Images
King Charles, Princess Anne, and Prince William at the 2026 National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph in Whitehall

Middleton and Queen Camilla stood on the balcony, watching as their husbands played one of the most significant roles in the event, laying wreaths and holding a place of honor. 

As reported by our sister website Hello Magazine, Middleton couldn't help but lighten up the minute she saw her husband, "breaking out into a proud smile." 

Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales at the 2026 National Service Of Remembrance at The Cenotaph © Getty Images
Kate Middleton, Princess of Wales at the 2026 National Service Of Remembrance at The Cenotaph

It's a moment that adds up to a banner year for the couple, who are reportedly closer than ever. "He treats her like his bride," said royal historian Amanda Foreman to PEOPLE last December. "They seem more loved-up than ever."

"What they have been through over the last few years has been so terrible," Foreman continued. "That either drives couples apart, or, in their case, it brings them together. It irons out the kinks and enables them to see each other clearly."

Kate Middleton and Prince William have overcome many obstacles

Kate Middleton broke her solemn Remembrance Sunday mood for one reason — Prince William© Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images
Middleton and Prince William have one of the most stable relationships in the world of royals

The Prince and Princess of Wales have been together for 24 years, first meeting in college and overcoming obstacles that range from the simple, like an early relationship breakup, to more complicated, like a cancer diagnosis. 

Over the past couple of years, the two have become one of the most stable figures in the British monarchy and a clear break from the past. This year, they celebrated their 15th anniversary.

“The marriage is clearly stronger and more resilient than ever,” said royal biographer Christopher Anderson in an interview with Harper's Bazaar. “William and Kate are partners in every sense of the word—and in ways that are totally alien to the rest of the royal family.”

Kate Middleton and Prince William speak about the stigma surrounding mental health during the launch of a Suicide Prevention Toolkit on World Suicide Prevention Day© Getty Images
Kate Middleton and Prince William have overcome many obstacles