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Prince Harry says Remembrance Sunday is “ a time of respect and hope ” as he remembers being shot in Afghanistan and the pain of losing his companions.
- Prince Harry, who spent 10 years in the military, spoke on a Declassified podcast
- He spoke about experiences and said he appreciates his relationship with veterans.
- In previous years the Duke of Sussex has marked the day with visits to the Cenotaph
The Duke of Sussex has emphasized the importance of Remembrance Sunday during an appearance on a military podcast to mark the event.
Prince Harry, who spent 10 years in the military, described the day as “a moment of respect and hope,” in an interview with the Declassified podcast.
He said: ‘The act of remembering, of remembering, is a profound act of honor. This is how we preserve the legacies of entire generations and show our gratitude for the sacrifices they made so that we can live the lives we live today. ‘
In previous years, the Duke has marked the day with visits to the Cenotaph and the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.
Prince Harry, who spent 10 years in the military, described the day as ‘a moment of respect and hope’, in an interview with the Declassified podcast.
During the podcast, Harry also spoke about his experiences and said he appreciates his relationship with the veterans, describing the approach as “like meeting an old partner.”
He added: ‘I wear the poppy to recognize all those who have served; the soldiers he knew as well as those he didn’t.
“The soldiers who stood by my side in Afghanistan, those who changed their lives forever and those who did not return home.
‘I use it to celebrate the bravery and determination of all of our veterans and their loved ones, especially those of our Invictus family.
“These are the people and the moments that I remember when I greet, when I stand firm and when I place a wreath of flowers at the cenotaph.”
In previous years, the Duke has marked the day with visits to the Cenotaph (pictured) and the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey.
Harry created the Invictus Games in 2014 for military personnel and wounded, injured or ill veterans from around the world to compete in a variety of sports.
Services for this year’s Remembrance Sunday have been hit hard by the pandemic, with a total lockdown in England and other restrictions in place across the UK.
This year, the UK government has encouraged city councils to ensure memorial services are short, completely outdoors and in front of a limited number.
The Duke of Sussex, who now lives in the United States with his wife Meghan and son Archie, said: ‘Even when we can’t all be together, we always remember together.
On the podcast, which documents stories from the military community, the duke also spoke about his own service, which included two tours of Afghanistan.
He said: ‘When asked about this period of my life, I draw from memories, I draw from what I remember and who I remember.
Like the first time we were shot and who it was with, the casualties we saw and the ones we saved. And the first medivac we escorted him out of contact in a race against time.
‘Once served, always serving, whatever happens.
“Being able to wear my uniform, being able to be of service to one’s country, these are some of the greatest honors in life.
‘For me, the uniform is a symbol of something much bigger, it is a symbol of our commitment to protect our country, as well as to protect our values.
“These values are put into practice through service, and service is what happens in tranquility and chaos.”
