This morning, active members of the Royal Family gathered at the Cenotaph in London to pay their respects to the British war dead on Remembrance Sunday. While the Duke and Duchess of Sussex retired from royal life earlier this year and moved to North America, they weren’t at the event, but they still found their own way to honor opportunity in their new home state, California.
Harry and Meghan privately visited Los Angeles National Cemetery, where they left flowers at the graves of two Commonwealth soldiers and laid a wreath on a memorial obelisk. See photos of their visit below.
Harry and Meghan laid flowers at the graves of two Commonwealth soldiers: one who had served in the Royal Australian Air Force and another who had served in the Royal Canadian Artillery. Meghan had picked the flowers from their garden.
“It was important for the Duke and Duchess to be able to personally recognize Remembrance in their own way, to pay homage to those who served and those who gave their lives,” said a source. City Country.
Earlier this week, Prince Harry appeared on the Declassified military podcast, where he reflected on the meaning of the remembrance, describing it as “how we preserve the legacy of entire generations and show our gratitude for the sacrifices they have made. consented so that we can to live the life we live today. “
Today, he left a wreath in front of an obelisk during the ceremony bearing the inscription: “In memory of the men who gave their lives to defend their country”.
Harry also left a message with the crown, which read, “To all who have served and are serving. Thank you.”
When Prince Harry stepped down from his royal duties, he had to relinquish his honorary military appointments. Speak Sunday TimesHarry requested that a wreath be laid in his name at the Cenotaph in London today, but “was refused by courtiers on the grounds that he no longer represents the monarchy.” The newspaper also reports that the queen “has not been informed of her grandson’s wish”.
Caroline Hallemann
Senior Digital News Writer
As Senior Digital News Editor for Town & Country, Caroline Hallemann covers everything from the British Royal Family to the latest episodes of Outlander, Killing Eve and The Crown.
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