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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle visited Los Angeles National Cemetery today to lay flowers and commemorate Remembrance Sunday.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex laid flowers from their own garden on the graves of two Commonwealth soldiers and were seen paying their respects to all those who have sacrificed their lives for our freedom.
Harry, who served as Captain Wales in the British Army for a decade, also laid a wreath on an obelisk in the cemetery with the words: “In memory of the men who gave their lives in defense of their country.”
On it, he had written: “To all who have served and are serving. Thank you.”
The Duke and Duchess shared some poignant photos of the two of them at the cemetery.
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They placed a set of flowers on the grave of a man who had served in the Royal Canadian Artillery and a few more on the grave of a man in the Royal Australian Air Force.
The royal couple wore masks to the cemetery, and only took them off when they were alone. The Duke also wore a number of medals, including his 2002 Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal, his 2008 Afghanistan Operational Service medal, and his 2012 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal.
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Harry asked if someone could place a wreath in his name at the Cenotaph in London. It was the first year that he did not attend the ceremony because pandemic coronavirus restrictions prevented him from traveling and he is no longer a working member of the Royal Family.
However, the Times reported that Harry’s request was rejected on the grounds that he is no longer a representative of the monarchy.
Speaking on today’s episode of the Declassified military podcast, Harry said “Remembrance Day for me is a time of respect and hope.
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“Respect for those who came before us and hope for a safer world.
“The act of remembering, of remembering, is a profound act of honor. It is the way 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.”
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