Lady Sarah McCorquodale, the older sister of the late Princess Diana, was spotted sitting near King Charles and Prince William during Monday's VE Day 80th anniversary celebrations in London.
The 70-year-old was seated in the front row of the royal box at Buckingham Palace, with only 98-year-old veteran Joy Trew between her and the monarch.
The unexpected reunion caught the attention of royal watchers as the pair were seen engaging in conversation during the commemorative event.
Lady Sarah joined other members of the Royal Family, including Queen Camilla, Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, and the Prince and Princess of Wales, with their three children.
King Charles pictured alongside Princess Diana's sister amid Prince Harry feud
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In a touching moment during the ceremony, cameras captured King Charles, Lady Sarah and the Duchess of Edinburgh working together to help veteran Joy Trew.
The trio were seen assisting the 98-year-old with warm blankets as wind swept across the parade ground.
King Charles and Lady Sarah were spotted laughing together during this interaction, showing a moment of warmth between the former couple.
The scene highlighted the camaraderie among the royal box attendees, who had gathered to honour those who served in World War Two.
Lady Sarah McCorquodale (left) was sat next to Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh
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The military procession featured 1,300 members of the Armed Forces in tribute to veterans.
Lady Sarah's presence at the event was particularly notable given her past relationship with King Charles in the late 1970s.
She briefly dated the future monarch before he eventually married her younger sister, Diana, in 1981.
Lady Sarah once told The Guardian: "I introduced them. I'm Cupid."
Prince William, Princess Diana and Lady Sarah McCorquodale [right] pictured in 1993PADiana and Charles separated in 1992 and finalised their divorce in 1996, a year before Diana's tragic death in Paris at age 36.
Despite living largely outside the spotlight, Lady Sarah has maintained connections with the Royal Family, particularly with her nephews, Prince William and Prince Harry.
Lady Sarah's attendance at the VE Day celebrations was linked to her prominent role in the Stamford branch of the Royal British Legion.
The charity provides social and emotional support to members and veterans of the Armed Forces, with King Charles serving as its patron.
Prince William and Lady Sarah McCorquodale photographed together in 2010PAIn September 2024, Lady Sarah supported her nephew, Prince William, at the Sovereign's Parade at the Royal Air Force College in Cranwell, Lincolnshire.
According to reports, she heard William was in the area and wanted to support him, as she lives locally.
She also joined Prince William and Prince Harry in 2021 for the unveiling of Princess Diana's statue at Kensington Palace.
