Kate Middleton and Prince William made a subtle update to their Instagram and X (formerly Twitter) pages in the early hours of Thursday (11/13). New profile pictures show the couple at the Festival of Remembrance, held in November 2024 at the Royal Albert Hall. The shift isn’t just aesthetic, it follows a growing practice within the British monarchy of tweaking visuals on social media during the anniversary period.
Kate and William at the 2024 Remembrance Festival
The symbolism behind this gesture
Remembrance Day – its name in Portuguese – honors, on 11 November each year, UK and Commonwealth military personnel who have served and died in conflicts. It is a tradition closely linked to the royal family, which has maintained strong military ties for generations.
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In the profiles of Kate and William, the highlight is dark clothing accompanied by the famous red poppy brooch, which has been a historical symbol of honor since 1921. William is also shown with his military medals, reinforcing the solemn nature of this history.
Furthermore, the cover image of the official
Kate and Camilla with meaningful pins
A digital imitation of ownership
In recent years, it has become common for members of the royal family to edit their profile photos during the remembrance period. The photos usually remain on display for a few days, serving as a modern gesture of mourning and respect, adapting to the digital age. King Charles had already made the change days before, which reinforced the practice among different family groups.
Red poppies in honor of the army
George makes his first appearance at the Festival of Remembrance
The new chosen photo also highlights a special moment: Kate and William’s attendance at the event where they took 12-year-old Prince George the night before to his first appearance at the Festival of Remembrance.
George attends the Remembrance Festival for the first time
The surprise appearance is part of what a palace source described as a “slow game” strategy in which the couple slowly introduces their son to royal duties, and always on their own terms.
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