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Queen Camilla visits poppy display at Tower of London during VE Day commemorations

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Queen Camilla has helped to plant one of the final poppies in a spectacular display at the Tower of London, commemorating the end of the Second World War in Europe 80 years ago.

Her Majesty’s appearance came one day after the King lead members of the royal family on the balcony of Buckingham Palace, beginning VE Day celebrations across the nation.

Later in the week, the royals will once again come together for further events connected to the historic occasion, the most prominent VE Day tribute in years.

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LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Queen Camilla visits the new display of ceramic poppies, called The Tower Remembers, at the Tower of London on May 06, 2025 in London, England. Nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies from the 2014 commemorative art installation, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, have been installed at the Tower of London in commemoration of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War. The poppies are presented in a new design inside the inner walls of th
Queen Camilla visiting the Tower of London’s display of ceramic poppies, called The Tower Remembers, on May 6. (Getty)

The Tower of London is marking 80 years since the end of the conflict in Europe with an installation of nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies.

They can be seen cascading from the inner walls of the Tower and spreading across the lawn, resembling a ‘wound’ to reflect the long-lasting sacrifices made during the Second World War.

Called The Tower Remembers, the display serves as a reminder of loss through war and the impact of conflict.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 06: Queen Camilla planting the final ceramic poppy with Harrison Machim, aged 5, as she visits the new display of ceramic poppies, called The Tower Remembers, at the Tower of London on May 06, 2025 in London, England. Nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies from the 2014 commemorative art installation, Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red, have been installed at the Tower of London in commemoration of VE Day (Victory in Europe Day), marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War.
Queen Camilla planted the final ceramic poppy with Harrison Machim, aged five. (Getty)

The red poppies were first used in 2014 when the Tower hosted the display titled Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red.

The then-Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and Prince Harry, visited the stunning display and spent time walking through the fields of poppies.

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The late Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh also visited the field of poppies.

Queen Camilla’s visit on Tuesday mirrored that occasion, with Her Majesty spending time looking at the installation.

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The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge with Prince Harry walk through the 'Blood swept lands and Seas of Red' Memorial, in the moat of the Tower of London, watched by her husband the Duke of Cambridge and Lord Dannatt (right), where every Poppy represents a British Solider killed in the first World War, in the City of London. PRESS ASSOCIATION Photo. Picture date: Tuesday August 5, 2014. See PA story Royal Poppy field.. Photo credit should read: John Stillwell/PA Wire
Prince William, Kate and Prince Harry walk through the ‘Blood swept lands and Seas of Red’ Memorial, in the moat of the Tower of London, in 2014. (Getty)

She then joined local schoolboy Harrison Machin to plant the final poppy in the installation.

Queen Camilla chose a red Fiona Clare dress for the occasion and a pair of black gloves featuring a poppy motif.

Hours earlier, Queen Camilla joined her husband to unveil their official coronation portraits two years after they were crowned inside Westminster Abbey.

The King and Queen each selected their own artists for their coronation state portraits, which are a royal tradition dating back centuries.

His Majesty chose to be painted by Peter Kuhfeld and Queen Camilla selected Paul S Benney.

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Both artists are known to the King and Queen already, having previously contributed to other royal commissions.

For the occasion, Queen Camilla wore a diamond brooch that was previously owned by Queen Elizabeth II, but never worn in public by the monarch.

The jewel has a longer royal provenance and is believed to have once been in the collection of the Queen Mother.

Queen Camilla wears the Raspberry pip brooch during the unveiling of the official coronation portraits at The National Gallery on May 06, 2025 in London, England.
Queen Camilla wears the Raspberry pip brooch during the unveiling of the official coronation portraits at The National Gallery on May 06, 2025 in London, England. (Getty)

Referred to as the Raspberry Pip brooch by Buckingham Palace, the jewel is in the shape of a cross and features white and pale yellow diamonds.

Queen Camilla first wore the brooch on Christmas Day at Sandringham in 2023.

On Thursday, the Queen will join the King and other members of the royal family at Westminster Abbey for a service marking VE Day.

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