Fans have praised The Prince and Princess of Wales for a touching tribute to fallen World War II soldiers – which was written without ‘any pomp or circumstance’.

The Prince and Princess of Wales joined other members of the Royal Family as well as veterans and politicians at Westminster Abbey today to honour Second World War veterans and their generation.

The service began with a national two-minute silence at 12pm in honour of those who made sacrifices during the conflict, before King Charles and William laid wreaths of seasonal flowers. 

A small detail on the handwritten message they penned to accompany their commemorative wreath caught the eye of royal enthusiasts.  

‘For those who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Second World War, we will remember them,’ the note read.

However, it was the way they signed their names, simply ‘William’ and ‘Catherine’, that impressed on onlookers. 

‘William and Catherine. No titles, no pomp, just their names,’ one woman said on X. 

‘Oh, how lovely,’ another replied. 

It comes after Meghan Markle posted an emotional birthday tribute to her eldest child Archie on his sixth birthday on Tuesday – but she did not use his title. 

Sharing an image of her son standing on a balcony while looking at the sea during sunset, the mother-of-two revealed the couple hosted an ‘incredibly special’ party for Archie last weekend.

In a caption accompanying the snap, the Duchess of Sussex wrote: ‘Our son. Our sun. Happy 6th birthday to Archie! Thank you for all of the love, prayers, and warm wishes for our sweet boy. He’s six! Where did the time go? 

‘(And for all of you who came to celebrate with us at his party last weekend, thank you for making his birthday so incredibly special).’ 

At the end of last month, the 43-year-old sparked controversy after her friend Jamie Kern Lima shared a picture of a food hamper with a note that said it was ‘With the compliments of HRH The Duchess of Sussex’.

However, a spokesperson for the Sussexes denied she is flouting the Megxit deal agreed with the late Queen. 

Although no laws were passed or documents signed to prevent their use, Harry and Meghan’s agreement with the late Queen and senior officials was that they would stop using the word ‘Royal’ and their HRH titles after they quit duties and emigrated to the US to become ‘financially independent’ from the Crown. 

Critics have said that the image of the note with some organic ice cream and jam, published, was a tacit plug for Meghan’s As Ever lifestyle range, while also promoting her new podcast episode with her friend Jamie.

A source close to the royal couple suggested that the image shared by Jamie Kern Lima was taken before the Duchess launched her As Ever brand in early March.

They added that while Meghan and Harry do not publicly use ‘HRH‘, their titles remain.

A source close to the royal couple suggested that the image shared by Jamie Kern Lima was taken before the Duchess launched her As Ever brand in early March.

They added that while Meghan and Harry do not publicly use ‘HRH’, their titles remain.

In the podcast, Jamie Kern Lima claimed that she had been sent the jam last year.

The Sussexes have never had their HRH taken away by Queen Elizabeth II or King Charles.

A spokesman for the Sussexes told MailOnline that they do not use HRH titles for commercial purposes.  

However, Jamie’s hamper image suggests that Meghan does use it with friends and in personal correspondence. 

The gift basket was sent to Meghan’s friend, CEO of IT Cosmetics Jamie, when she had in-laws staying and the Duchess wanted to help out.

A screenshot of the hamper has since circulated online after featuring on Jamie’s podcast on Sunday – and appears to feature the Duchess’ homemade strawberry spread.

The basket also includes two jars of Straus organic ice cream, some flowers, mint, and the note with Meghan’s royal title embellished on it.

Some royal fans reacted angrily, with one writing on X: ‘I thought they couldn’t use HRH?’

Another said: ‘She’s not to [use] it per the Queen!’

Royal commentator Ingrid Seward said: ‘I think if her late grandmother-in-law Queen Elizabeth was still around she would be highly offended, as she was very sensitive about that. 

‘The Queen didn’t remove HRH but told them not to use it. But she isn’t here anymore so maybe Harry and Meghan think they can get away with it.’

She told The Sun: ‘Remember she removed the HRH titles from both Diana and Sarah Ferguson’.

Buckingham Palace released a statement after Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior royals in January 2020 to embark on a new life together in California.  

The statement said: ‘The Sussexes will not use their HRH titles as they are no longer working members of the Royal Family.’

HRH, an abbreviation of His/Her Royal Highness, is used as part of the title of some members of the royal family.

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