Duchess Catherine attended the centenary commemorations for World War I’s Battle of the Somme in France on Friday in what she’s described as a “very moving” experience.
The 34-year-old was joined by her husband Prince William and her brother-in-law Prince Harry as they toured a new museum dedicated to those lost in the horrific battle 100 years on.
The Duchess looked elegant in a cream peplum dress and a black Lock & Co hat.
Poppy Hodgson, one of the schoolchildren who took part in the commemorations says the Duchess found her visit “quite emotional.”
“She said it was quite emotional being here and that they were really enjoying their visit. She said it was very moving,” Poppy recounted.
Catherine looked elegant for the occasion and donned a cream lace peplum dress with a black underlay.
Watch the royal trio attend a Somme vigil in the clip below. Post continues.
The mother of Prince George and Princess Charlotte teamed the outfit with a black Lock & Co hat and black heels.
She also wore a poppy and a cornflower pin, which are the symbols for WWI and Somme.
The charitable Duchess also attended a vigil for the fallen soldiers the night before.
The young royal met with schoolchildren who were invited to join the commemorations.
