Curly Kate twirls her ringlets as she watches the Remembrance Day parade alongside the Countess of Wessex
- The Duchess of Cambridge appeared alongside the Countess of Wessex
- Chilly November breeze repeatedly forced her ringlets out of shape
- She wore a diamond poppy brooch, textured coat and a James Lock beret
- The Countess chose to show her support with a Lulu Guinness poppy bag
- Duo watched as the Queen laid a wreath in honour of the UK's fallen heroes
By RUTH STYLES
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She's famous for her perfectly groomed mane but even the Duchess of Cambridge's long locks couldn't withstand the wind that sprung up during the Remembrance Day parade.
Faced with a chilly breeze, the Duchess repeatedly twirled her locks back into shape as she watched veterans process past the Cenotaph alongside the Countess of Wessex.
Despite the havoc created by the gale, the Duchess cut an elegant figure in a sombre black textured coat and a James Lock & Co beret.
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Ringing the changes: The Duchess' hair starts to droop thanks to the breeze but she twirls it back into shape
Breezy: The Duchess of Cambridge attempts to twirl her ringletted locks back into shape
That's better! The Duchess smiles up at Princess Anne's husband Sir Tim Laurence, her hair back in place
Poppies: Both the Countess of Wessex and the Duchess of Cambridge wore patriotic floral brooches
Watching her husband lay a wreath of poppies at the memorial, she appeared lost in thought as she stood, smiling at the crowds below, with the Countess of Wessex.
Both royals sported poppies; combined with a delicate diamond brooch in the Duchess' case, while the Countess of Wessex carried a black Lulu Guinness clutch bag emblazoned with the flowers.
The Duchess also showed off her thrifty side, appearing in a James Lock & Co beret that she first wore during the St Patrick's Day Parade in March.
Down in the street, the Queen, in an all-black ensemble and carrying one of her trademark Launer leather bags, was flanked by the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry as she arrived to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph.
Close: The Duchess of Cambridge and the Countess of Wessex share a smile during the remembrance parade
Duty: The Queen, accompanied by the Duke of Edinburgh and Prince Harry, led tributes to the fallen
Tribute: The Queen lays a wreath in honour of the UK's fallen heroes on Remembrance Sunday
Standing in: Prince Harry deputised for the absent Prince Charles who is currently touring India with his wife
Remembrance: Prince William was flanked by the Princess Royal and the Duke of Edinburgh at the ceremony
Also watching the parade of servicemen was the Prime Minister and his wife Samantha who was chic in a demure knee-length dress, a neat pair of LK Bennett black patent court shoes and a stylish pillbox hat.
Other political wives remembering the fallen at the Cenotaph included Justine Milliband, Norma Major and Cherie Blair.
Like Samantha Cameron, Mrs Milliband plumped for a pillbox hat and wrapped up warm in a tailored black coat and smart leather gloves.
But despite their efforts, all eyes were on the veterans who stood silently as the bell of Big Ben chimed 11, ushering in a respectful two minutes silence.
Many of those at the parade and remembrance service had also appeared at the Festival of Remembrance held at the Royal Albert Hall the previous night.
Accompanying the Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh and the three main party leaders, was the Countess of Wessex who, while sombre during the Remembrance Sunday parade, was moved to tears by a small girl reunited with her serviceman father on stage.
Megan Adams, 10, from Stirling in Scotland, appeared on stage to perform with the Poppy Girls before being surprised by the unexpected appearance of her father Lieutenant Commander Billy Adams, who had been serving in a Navy patrol off the Seychelles.
Tribute: Samantha Cameron and Justine Milliband, both in pillbox hats, joined their husbands at the Cenotaph
Paying their respects: Former prime minister Tony Blair and his wife Cherie were also at the parade
Political wives: Mrs Blair joined Ed Milliband's wife Justine and Norma Major for the remembrance parade
Premiers past and present: David Cameron, Nick Clegg and Ed Milliband were joined by Tony Blair
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