Duke & Duchess Of Cambridge & Prince Harry's Royal Visit To Tower Of London

This installation is totally stunning. You can imagine how many arty photographs were snapped of it today, and no wonder. It's REALLY cool looking, and also quite moving.

The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and Prince Harry view the Tower of London's Poppy Installation

There were reports that Kate cried at this event -- the pictures I saw made it look as though she got teary OR that she had an allergy attack, so I cannot say -- and it does seem quite moving. I also would have cried. FEELINGS.

William, Kate & Prince Harry Visit Tower Of London's Ceramic Poppy Field

Sober...and PHOTOGENIC. One of the more amusing aspects of these pictures is Poor Harry, in the same tie he wore yesterday and one of his less-well-tailored suits, trailing along behind Wills and Kate looking woebegone. I am sure it's his "This Is A Serious Event And I Am Having Serious Feelings" face, but it also made me laugh a little bit. "There is no one here to high-five," he seemed to be thinking. "I'm all alone back here. Do you have any livestock with which I can gambol? What about friendly old people? I'm concerned this event isn't playing to my strengths."

Princes William and Harry

HARRY: You know, if it were five hundred years ago, I'd probably already have been thrown in here.

WILLS: If it were five hundred years ago, I probably would have been the one to throw you in.

Kate and a Yeoman Warder

"Sooooooo, what is the protocol for locking someone in The Tower? They don't do that anymore? Are you entirely sure? No, no. Just curious. No reason. NEVER MIND."

(Kate's dress, in case you are wondering, is the same one she wore here. It's LK Bennett. As of my typing these words, it was still in stock, but I'm sure it won't be by the time this post actually goes up.)

A Poppy

I apologize for ending on a sincere note, but these really are gorgeous. Also, the Royal Historic Palaces YouTube Channel has a bunch of videos about the installation that are very interesting, if that is your thing. LEARNING.

Royally Well Replayed: Wills and Kate and Harry at the Tower of London

This is the second half of the World War I centenary events (these three went to Belgium yesterday; also, there was much pointing, and I hope Harry at least got to have some beer), and everyone is wearing stuff we've already seen them in (Harry wears this tie a lot). That being said, today the trio is at the Tower of London and (a) no one, it seems, was locked in, which is always a plus, and (b) the art installation of ceramic poppies they they're at the Tower to open is spectacular. Per the Tower of London's official site, "created by ceramic artist Paul Cummins, with setting by stage designer Tom Piper, 888,246 ceramic poppies will progressively fill the Tower's famous moat over the summer. Each poppy represents a British military fatality during the war." They're also very photogenic. [Photos: Splash, Fame/Flynet, AKM/GSI (xposurephotos.com), John Stillwell/PA Wire]