The heir to the British throne and his wife appeared in central London at a memorial service dedicated to the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the former Nazi concentration camp Auschwitz-Birkenau, more commonly known as Auschwitz. Kate chose a fitting total black outfit for the event. She wore a form-fitting sweater, high-waisted wide-leg trousers, and an elegant midi coat.
The outfit was complemented only by the famous five-strand pearl necklace that once belonged to Queen Elizabeth II. The Queen was very fond of this piece of jewelry, and thus, the Princess of Wales paid tribute to her memory. William’s wife also wore pearl earrings that had belonged to his late mother, Princess Diana. Middleton wore subtle daytime makeup and styled her hair in soft curls.
Initially, Kate Middleton was not supposed to attend the event. She has been working a reduced schedule after undergoing chemotherapy and winning her battle against cancer. Her attendance was announced only on the day of the service. “Princess Kate’s participation is an important and unexpected addition,” an insider from the palace reported.
Kate warmly greeted members of the Jewish community in London. “I am happy to be here today with my husband. It is a great honor,” said the Princess of Wales. Kate and William spoke with those who survived the Nazi regime and subsequent genocides, as well as their descendants. About 50 people attended the service.
A representative of the monarchy met with long-time acquaintances in church—Yvonne Bernstein and Steven Frank. She had photographed the two Holocaust survivors in 2020 as part of a project dedicated to the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. She was delighted to see Steven. “It’s like seeing an old friend, isn’t it?” she said.
The wife of the heir to the throne warmly embraced Yvonne, who gently stroked her hand and thanked her for being there. They held hands and conversed. The 87-year-old woman admitted that in recent years, she has been struggling with serious health issues. “It’s so nice to see you. You’ve had a tough time, haven’t you?” Middleton asked.
International Holocaust Remembrance Day is observed annually on January 27 to remember the six million Jews murdered by the Nazis.
