Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Photo: Lee Morgan
Meghan MarkleandPrince Harryvisited a New Jersey military base to mark Veterans Day.
One night after attending the2021 Salute to Freedom galaat the Intrepid Museum in New York City, the couple stepped out again on Thursday to host a luncheon for service members and their spouses at the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst. Meghan, 40, and Harry, 37, discussed topics like mental health and the importance of community.
As they did the previous night, both adorned their outfits with ared poppy, the symbol used since 1921 to commemorate military members who have died in war.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle.Lee Morgan
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Prince Harry.Lee Morgan
In prepared remarks, Harry discussed the isolation service members often feel when returning home, and stressed the importance of supporting veterans.
“My experience in the military made me who I am today, and I will always be grateful for the people I got to serve with — wherever in the world we were,” said Harry, who served a decade in the British army and two tours in Afghanistan. “But in war, you also see and experience things you hope no one else has to,” he said. “These stay with us, sometimes like a slideshow of images.”
source: people.com
