Prince Harry skips Remembrance Sunday ceremony in London
The Duke of Sussex did not attend the national Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph, opting for a private observance, while he and Meghan Markle prepare to unveil a memorial in Brussels.
Prince Harry did not appear at the annual Remembrance Day ceremony at the Cenotaph in London. A source told Hello that the duke would avoid any action that might draw attention away from the royal family or the national commemoration, and would likely observe the day privately, either at a church or a local war memorial, as many veterans do. Harry last attended the service in 2019.
The duke has previously expressed the personal significance of Remembrance. In an essay published ahead of the observance, he wrote that the day is a moment for collective reflection on the cost of war and a call to honor those who serve. He also emphasized that remembrance should translate into ongoing support for veterans.
In 2020, after relocating abroad, Harry and Meghan visited the Los Angeles National Cemetery on Remembrance Sunday and he discussed the importance of the poppy as a symbol of gratitude for service members. He noted that he wears the poppy to recognize both the soldiers he served with and those who never returned home.
This Tuesday, the Sussexes are scheduled to travel to Brussels, Belgium, to unveil a new version of the Lost Screen Memorial, which honors children whose lives were cut short by the harms of social media. The visit marks their first joint overseas appearance since returning to the United Kingdom.