Queen Camilla admires 30,000 poppies at Tower of London for VE Day

Queen Camilla visited the Tower of London to view a dramatic new installation of nearly 30,000 ceramic poppies titled 'The Tower Remembers,' commemorating the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe Day and honoring those who died in World War II. The installation features a cascade of poppies flowing from the White Tower, symbolizing both the sacrifices made during the conflict and the wounds left by wartime bombings, including those that struck the Tower itself. During her visit, Camilla laid a ceramic poppy and met with veterans, schoolchildren, and staff, expressing appreciation for the artwork and recalling previous commemorative events. The display builds on the legacy of the 2014 'Blood Swept Lands and Seas of Red' installation and will remain at the Tower until November 11. The visit is part of broader national commemorations, which have included parades, flypasts, and tributes attended by the royal family. The poppies serve as a poignant metaphor for the bloodshed of war and the enduring importance of remembrance.