Meghan Markleis honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces of both the United States and the United Kingdom with a throwback photo of herself before becoming a member of the royal family.To mark Remembrance Day in the U.K. and Veteran’s Day in the U.S., the Sussex Royal Instagram accountshared a photoof the Duchess from 2014, when she went on a USO tour visiting Spain, Italy, Turkey, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom — long before she was a royal.“I have always had such a profound respect for our nation’s troops and military families. I cannot thank them enough for everything they do for us,” Meghan said at the time, according to the photo’s caption.“Thank you to all, for your service, sacrifice and commitment,” the caption said. “It has been an important week to recognise those who serve (and have served) as well as to acknowledge their families.”Meghan joined her royal family members over the weekend at aRemembrance Day ceremonyto honor those who lost their lives in World War I.On Sunday, the mother of one joined her husband Prince Harry, his brother Prince William andKate Middletonat the Cenotaph war memorial in London for the solemn ceremony, with the women looking on while William, Harry andPrince Andrewlaid wreaths of poppies.For the event, Meghan wore a wide-brimmed black hat paired with a belted black coat as shestood on one of the balconieswith the Queen’s daughter-in-law,Sophie, Countess of Wessex, as well as Sir Timothy Laurence,Princess Anne‘s husband.Can’t get enough of PEOPLE’s Royals coverage?Sign up for our newsletterto get the latest updates onKate Middleton,Meghan Markleand more!Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Meghan Markle and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.Kirsty O’Connor/PA Images via Getty ImagesQueen Elizabeth,Camilla, Duchess of Cornwalland Kate stood together at another balcony. Everyone wore red poppy pins, the symbol of remembrance for World War I and veterans.On Saturday, Meghan and Harry attended the Festival of Remembrance Service at Royal Albert Hall, marking theirfirst public outingwith William and Kate since July.The Festival “marked the 75th anniversary of a number of crucial battles of 1944, with a particular emphasis on the collaboration and friendship of the British, Commonwealth and Allied armies who fought them,” according to the Sussex Royals Instagram. “A unique tribute was given to acknowledge those involved both past and present, culminating in a special parade of some of the last surviving veterans who fought and served in 1944.”
Meghan Markleis honoring the men and women who have served in the armed forces of both the United States and the United Kingdom with a throwback photo of herself before becoming a member of the royal family.
To mark Remembrance Day in the U.K. and Veteran’s Day in the U.S., the Sussex Royal Instagram accountshared a photoof the Duchess from 2014, when she went on a USO tour visiting Spain, Italy, Turkey, Afghanistan and the United Kingdom — long before she was a royal.
“I have always had such a profound respect for our nation’s troops and military families. I cannot thank them enough for everything they do for us,” Meghan said at the time, according to the photo’s caption.
“Thank you to all, for your service, sacrifice and commitment,” the caption said. “It has been an important week to recognise those who serve (and have served) as well as to acknowledge their families.”
Meghan joined her royal family members over the weekend at aRemembrance Day ceremonyto honor those who lost their lives in World War I.
On Sunday, the mother of one joined her husband Prince Harry, his brother Prince William andKate Middletonat the Cenotaph war memorial in London for the solemn ceremony, with the women looking on while William, Harry andPrince Andrewlaid wreaths of poppies.
For the event, Meghan wore a wide-brimmed black hat paired with a belted black coat as shestood on one of the balconieswith the Queen’s daughter-in-law,Sophie, Countess of Wessex, as well as Sir Timothy Laurence,Princess Anne‘s husband.
Sophie, Countess of Wessex, Meghan Markle and Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence.Kirsty O’Connor/PA Images via Getty Images
Queen Elizabeth,Camilla, Duchess of Cornwalland Kate stood together at another balcony. Everyone wore red poppy pins, the symbol of remembrance for World War I and veterans.
On Saturday, Meghan and Harry attended the Festival of Remembrance Service at Royal Albert Hall, marking theirfirst public outingwith William and Kate since July.
The Festival “marked the 75th anniversary of a number of crucial battles of 1944, with a particular emphasis on the collaboration and friendship of the British, Commonwealth and Allied armies who fought them,” according to the Sussex Royals Instagram. “A unique tribute was given to acknowledge those involved both past and present, culminating in a special parade of some of the last surviving veterans who fought and served in 1944.”
source: people.com
