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Prince Harry marks Remembrance Sunday in Northamptonshire as royals gather in London
Prince Harry attended a Remembrance Sunday service in Brackley, Northamptonshire, while King Charles and Prince William led the national ceremony at the Cenotaph in London. His quiet appearance marked the first Remembrance Sunday since Harry and Meghan returned to the UK, and showed him commemorating the day separately from the senior royals.
Harry wore his medals and a poppy and stood with local residents before greeting people in the town centre, according to an onlooker. At the Cenotaph, Charles laid the first wreath, followed by William, while Queen Camilla and Catherine watched from a balcony; thousands observed a two-minute silence, and around 10,000 veterans joined the march past.
In short
- Harry attended a local service in Brackley.
- Charles and William led the Cenotaph ceremony.
- Around 10,000 veterans marched in London.
Explained simply
Remembrance Sunday is held each year in the UK to remember members of the armed forces who died in conflicts. Services take place across the country, with a national ceremony at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, London, and many local commemorations.
Prince Harry is the younger son of King Charles and served in the British Army, including two tours in Afghanistan. He and his wife, Meghan, stepped back from senior royal duties in 2020 and live in the United States, while Charles and Prince William carry out prominent public roles for the monarchy.
The day brings together remembrance of military service and public ceremonies involving the royal family. Local services allow communities to mark it alongside the national event.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Prince Harry quietly attends memorial service in small town while his father and brother are joined by Kate and Camilla at the Cenotaph as they lead the nation in solemn silence”.