Darling, Lady Jane here, and I’m practically tingling with excitement over all the splendid goings-on surrounding Catherine, Princess of Wales—commonly known to one and all as Kate Middleton. Skip the pleasantries, let’s jump right into this week’s royal showcase, which has more glamour than a Buckingham Palace tiara cabinet and oodles of heart.

Just yesterday, Kate and her ever-patient husband Prince William were spotted en route to London’s Cenotaph, waving sweetly at the crowds swaddled in November scarves. You couldn’t miss her: that grace, that poise, that slightly mischievous glance—oh, and let’s not forget her fashion choices that send half the British Isles scurrying to their closets. As Remembrance Sunday unfurled and the solemn notes of tribute echoed, Catherine stood beside Queen Camilla—a picture of dignity and quiet strength—honouring the fallen in an event that’s simply woven into the fabric of British life.

But let’s have a word about that poppy. This year our keen-eyed fashion sleuths noticed something: instead of her usual trio of poppies—a nod to the three branches of the armed forces—Kate wore just one. And what a poppy it was! Handcrafted by the milliner Isabel from the venerable Lock & Co., it took a dazzling twelve hours to create and is sewn with the sort of goldwork embroidery one might expect on a coronation robe rather than a lapel. Only a few lucky souls will ever own one, since it’s a limited edition at the princely sum of £500, with proceeds supporting the Royal British Legion. It’s the sort of thoughtful glamour that makes me want to host a tea party in her honour.

If that weren’t enough, on the eve of Remembrance Sunday, the Festival of Remembrance at Royal Albert Hall saw Catherine in a flawless black Alessandra Rich dress, adorned with a white lace collar and those iconic Bahrain Pearl Drop Earrings from the late Queen Elizabeth II. A dash of old-world royal sparkle to mark the 80th anniversary of the Second World War’s end—she’s nothing if not respectful of tradition while serving up effortlessly modern chic.

And yes, I know you want the family tidbits: Prince George made his debut at the festival, a milestone for the future king, adding a dash more royal next-generation charm to proceedings. Kate, meanwhile, has dutifully attended the Remembrance commemorations every year since becoming Princess of Wales. Not one to miss a poignant moment—or an opportunity to whisper a bit of kindness to those in need.

All told, Catherine, Princess of Wales, has once again managed to be the beating heart of royal remembrance: elegant, compassionate, and just a touch mischievous. Honestly, what can’t that woman do? That’s all from Lady Jane—until the next royal rumble!

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