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On Sunday (November 11), Prince Harry and Meghan Markle took some time to commemorate U.K.'s Remembrance Day. The special day is celebrated throughout the British Commonwealth in remembrance of their armed forces who have died in the line of duty. Remembrance Day has been honored every year since the end of the First World War.
While the Royal Family marks Remembrance Day every year, the memorial day is particularly important to Prince Harry. The Duke of Sussex served in the British Army for ten years and earned the title Major Wales during his service.
Unfortunately, Prince Harry was unable to make the trip back to London to observe Remembrance Day with his family due to the ongoing pandemic. According to a report from the Sunday Times, the Duke of Sussex requested asked his family members if they could lay a wreath on his behalf at the London ceremony. His request was denied by the palace, however, because "he is no longer representing the monarchy."
Just because his request was denied the palace, though, didn't stop Prince Harry from observing the memorial day in his own special way. Harry and Meghan "privately visited the Los Angeles National Cemetery to pay tribute to those who have served and to those who gave their lives," a spokesperson for the couple confirmed. The spokesperson explained that "it was important" for Harry and Meghan to commemorate Remembrance Day despite being unable to attend the ceremony in London with the rest of the Royal Family.
During their visit, Harry and Meghan laid flowers at two commonwealth soldiers' gravesites. According to their spokesperson, one served in the Royal Australian Air Force while the other served in the Royal Canadian Artillery. Prince Harry also left a note that read: "To all of those who have served and are serving, thank you."
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