Catherine, Princess of Wales, will be among those attending services to mark Armistice Day on Tuesday.
Catherine will be at a ceremony at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, with a two-minute silence at 11:00 GMT to mark the end of the First World War and remember those who have died in all wars since.
Her husband, the Prince of Wales, will also deliver a video message to young people, sharing his opinion on the importance of wearing a red poppy and saying that “remembrance is for everyone.”
William’s message to children across the UK will be presented at the Royal British Legion Memorial Assembly on Tuesday morning.
The virtual event brings together children aged nine to 14 in schools, libraries, homeschooling and other learning environments across the UK.
“Armistice Day is an important time for us to stop and reflect; it is a reminder that remembrance is for everyone,” the prince will say.
“When we remember, we connect with the service in a personal way.
“We learn from the courage of others and carry forward their stories so they are not forgotten.
“It’s not just about the past, but about shaping who we will be in the future.
“Memory teaches us empathy, resilience and responsibility.
“And when we wear a red poppy or take a moment of silence, we say, ‘Thank you. We haven’t forgotten and we won’t forget.'”
Meanwhile, the service in Staffordshire will include the reading of a specially commissioned poem by the arboretum’s resident poet, Arji Manuelpillai.
“A Sonnet for Us All captures the stories recorded in the hundreds of memorials within the National Memorial Arboretum, inviting people to listen, reflect and consider the emotion that was the inspiration for these sculptures,” said Mr. Manuelpillai.
“These human connections and the kind responsibility of carrying on love are themes that resonate not only with me, but also with Her Royal Highness The Princess of Wales, for whom the importance of service and compassion is especially close to her heart.”
Later on Tuesday, William will join the King and Queen at Windsor Castle, where a reception will be held to honor veterans who served in the Pacific during World War II.
The event, which will also be attended by the Duke of Edinburgh and the Duchess of Gloucester, continues the commemorations of the 80th anniversary of VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day.
