After paying their respects on Remembrance Sunday, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge carried out a number of emotional video calls with servicemen and woman and families of army personnel who lost their lives.
On Monday, Kate Middleton heard how families pay tribute to those they have lost and the impact Remembrance week has for them.
In one tragic call, the Duchess of Cambridge spoke to Charlton Taylor, 11, from Wales, whose father was killed in Afghanistan in 2010.
On the video call, Charlton – who was just 10 months when his father died – was wearing three medals which belonged to Royal Marine Michael Taylor.
Seeing the medals, Kate asked: “Are those your daddy’s medals? Wow.
“It’s very special that you’re wearing them.”
Charlton said one of the medals was for his father’s service, another was for his tour in Afghanistan and the other for Iraq.
After asking whether Charlton could tell her a bit about his father, the young boy said his mum would be able to explain it better.
His mother, Sonia Fleming, explained how her husband died when her three sons were all under 15.
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This support includes help with funeral costs, ongoing emotional support and connecting them with bereavement counsellors.
Of the Legion, Kate said: “Sadly, not everybody gets to see that or even actually understand the role they play for families such as yourselves.
“It has such a big impact, particular at such tragic times.”
The Duchess also spoke to Chantelle Wynn from Tamworth who explained how her husband took his own life after struggling with PTSD following a tour in Afghanistan.
Mrs Wynn said: “Obviously, this time of year is always really bad and with his anniversary the day before Remembrance Day, this week is really significant.
“But we plod on and we’ve got family who support us so we get through.”
Kate said it was important the nation comes together and thinks about those who have lost their lives and their families.
She said: “I’m sure you spend your time every day remembering your loved ones, but it’s so important that the nation comes together and really spends time thinking about those who have lost their lives and the families that have been impacted.
“It’s been a real honour to speak to all of you and I think I speak for the whole nation when I say just how proud you should be of your loved ones, and for the sacrifice and the bravery that they’ve shown.
“I’ll certainly be thinking of you this difficult week and will be for many years to come.”
