The Princess of Wales joined other members of the British royal family for the annual National Service of Remembrance at the Cenotaph war memorial in London on Sunday, November 8. Also known as Remembrance Sunday, the ceremony honors members of the British and Commonwealth armed forces who lost their lives in the two World Wars.

For the occasion, Kate Middleton wore a black double-breasted wool coat by Catherine Walker, decorated with velvet buttons, alongside a wide-brimmed hat by Jane Taylor. She also paid tribute to her late mother-in-law, Princess Diana, by wearing her Collingwood pearl drop earrings. The Princess completed her look with an HMS Glasgow brooch, which reflects her role as Lady Sponsor of the Royal Navy warship and her connection to Scotland.

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Pinned just above the brooch were three red poppies, which are believed to carry a personal meaning for the Princess. Although Buckingham Palace has never officially explained why she often wears three poppies for the annual service, one theory links the flowers to her family history.

According to reports, three of Kate’s great-grandmother Olive Middleton’s brothers were killed in action during World War I. Maurice, Lionel and Francis Lupton died between 1915 and 1917, and it is believed that each poppy could represent one of the brothers and honor their lives.

The red poppy has long been used as a symbol of remembrance for those who died in military service. Its association with the occasion dates back to 1921, when the Royal British Legion adopted the poppy as a symbol of remembrance, inspired by John McCrae’s poem In Flanders Fields, which he wrote in May 1915.

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During Sunday’s ceremony, Kate stood alongside Queen Camilla on the balcony of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office as King Charles and Prince William joined other dignitaries in laying wreaths at the Cenotaph. The service included a two-minute silence at 11 a.m.

In a post shared on the joint account of the Prince and Princess of Wales, the couple wrote: “Honouring all those who have served, and continue to serve, in defence of our freedom. On Remembrance Sunday, we remember those who gave their lives in service, and reflect on the lasting impact of their sacrifice. We remember them today and always. Lest we forget.”

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The previous evening, Kate and William had also attended the Royal British Legion’s Festival of Remembrance at the Royal Albert Hall in London.

The 2026 LACMA Art + Film Gala was held on Saturday, November 7, at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California. Co-chaired by actor Leonardo DiCaprio and LACMA trustee Eva Chow, the annual event brought together celebrities and other notable guests from the worlds of film, fashion and entertainment. This year’s ceremony honored artist Vija Celmins and filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, while raising funds for the museum’s film initiatives, exhibitions, acquisitions and educational programs.

With Gucci as the event’s sponsor, several guests arrived in designs from the fashion house. One thing that was hard to miss on the red carpet was the number of thigh-high slits seen across different gowns. From front openings to more unexpected cuts, several celebrities showed off different versions of the trend.

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Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in Gucci

Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a black Gucci gown that appeared quite covered from the front, with a high neckline and long sleeves. However, the back of the dress was completely open, held together by a single clasp just below her waist, with a high slit running up the back of her leg. Emily Ratajkowski also wore a white Gucci gown with an asymmetrical neckline and a thigh-high slit. Candice Swanepoel took the trend further in a silver fringed Gucci gown, featuring a plunging neckline and two slits that reached her hips while Elsa Hosk chose a grey wool gown with a thigh-high slit.

Elsewhere, Anya Taylor-Joy wore a vintage Pierre Cardin silver-white slip dress with a ruffled organza coat. Nicole Kidman arrived in a look from Chanel’s Spring 2027 collection, featuring a layered tulle skirt and a bodice designed to resemble burlap. Kylie Jenner wore a brown gown from Ashi Studio’s Fall/Winter 2026 couture collection, featuring a deer-like animal print and an open back.

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Kim Kardashian in Gucci

Meanwhile, her sister Kim Kardashian wore a high-neck, long-sleeved Gucci gown in a burgundy shade, which featured shimmering sequins, side cutouts and an open back. Alex Consani also arrived in a black Gucci gown with a twisted bodice and a full skirt.

Below, take a look at some of the best-dressed celebrities at the 2026 LACMA Art + Film Gala.

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Anya Taylor-Joy in vintage Pierre Cardin

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Alex Consani in Gucci

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Sienna Miller in Gucci

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Rose in Saint Laurent

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Julia Garner in Loewe and Lisa Eisner earrings

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Anthony Ramos in Willy Chavarria

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Monica Barbaro in Gucci

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Odessa A’zion in Charles and Ron and Maison Privée

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Candice Swanepoel in Gucci

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Brittany Snow

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Nicole Kidman in Chanel

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Sofía Vergara in Celia Kritharioti

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Emily Ratajkowski in Gucci

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Quenlin Blackwell in Gucci

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Alton Mason in Gucci

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Vittoria Ceretti in Gucci

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Kylie Jenner in Ashi Studio

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Devon Lee Carlson in Gucci

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Soo Joo Park in Gucci

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Salma Hayek Pinault in Gucci

Blake Lively brought vintage Chanel to the New York party scene, choosing a midnight-blue sequin minidress from the fashion house’s Fall/Winter 199 collection for a jewellery launch. The actress attended the holiday event hosted by jewellery designer Brent Neale at Majorelle on the Upper East Side, where she joined friends for the evening.

Designed during Karl Lagerfeld’s tenure at Chanel, the archival minidress featured a strapless silhouette, a scalloped neckline and oversized black satin bows running down the front. Its midnight-blue sequins gave the piece a distinctive eveningwear finish, while the contrasting bows added definition to the embellished design.

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Lively paired the vintage creation with a black Chanel bucket bag, bringing another piece from the French fashion house into the ensemble. She completed the look with black Christian Louboutin pumps featuring transparent panels, pointed toes and slim ankle straps. The shoes’ signature red soles added a contrasting detail to the otherwise dark accessories.

Jewellery from Brent Neale also featured in the outfit, a fitting choice for an evening celebrating the designer’s latest collection. Lively added statement earrings and rings, while her blonde hair was styled in loose, side-parted waves. Her beauty look kept to understated tones, allowing the heavily embellished dress to remain the focus.

The appearance offered another example of Lively’s interest in archival fashion. Rather than opting for a recent runway release, she chose a design from Chanel’s 1994 collection, bringing a piece from the house’s earlier fashion history into a contemporary setting.

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The actress has previously worn vintage and archival designs from established fashion houses, making the Chanel minidress a continuation of an approach that frequently brings older collections back into public view.

Her New York appearance also marked a rare public outing in recent months. Before attending Neale’s launch, Lively’s last widely photographed appearance was at the FIFA World Cup final in July, where she supported Argentina.