King Charles III and Queen Camilla Mark Remembrance Day
On November 5, King Charles III and Queen Camilla updated their official social media profiles on Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), and Facebook to honor Remembrance Day. Their profile pictures and cover photos were changed to reflect the solemn spirit of this annual occasion.
Significance of Remembrance Day
Remembrance Day, observed on November 11 in the U.K., is similar to Veterans Day in the U.S. It honors the courage and sacrifice of men and women who served in the British Armed Forces. Each year, the King leads the national Remembrance Sunday service at the Cenotaph in London, a key event attended by members of the Royal Family.
Digital Tradition of the Royal Household
In advance of the ceremony, King Charles’s team updates his and Queen Camilla’s social media images as a sign of respect. This practice has become a consistent online tradition for the royal household, and the Remembrance-themed photos typically remain for about a week.
This Year’s Imagery
- The profile picture features King Charles and Queen Camilla at a 2009 Remembrance Day service at the National War Memorial in Ottawa, Canada.
- The cover photo on X and Facebook displays a close-up of red poppies — a symbol of remembrance — accompanied by the phrase
“Lest we forget”
and the Royal Coat of Arms.
Other Royal Family Updates
Prince William and Kate Middleton often update their social media in a similar manner around Remembrance Day, though they have not made changes yet this year.
Author’s summary: King Charles III and Queen Camilla continue the royal tradition of honoring Remembrance Day through thoughtful social media updates featuring symbolic imagery and commemorative photos.