Duchess of Edinburgh wipes away tear at REME Memorial Day in Lichfield

Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh wiped away tears during a presentation at the Royal Electrical and Mechanical Engineers Memorial Day in Lichfield, Staffordshire. She attended as Colonel-in-Chief, the ceremonial head of the Corps, a role she took in 2022. Coverage published 1 October 2026 photographed her wiping away tears.