The Duke and Duchess of Sussex mark Remembrance Sunday with a private visit to Los Angeles National Cemetery.
Harry, wearing his 2002 Queen’s Golden Jubilee medal, 2008 Afghanistan Operational Service medal, and 2012 Queen’s Diamond Jubilee medal laid a wreath in honor of all war heroes at an obelisk in the cemetery that features a plaque inscribed with the words “In Memory of the Men Who Offered Their Lives in Deference of Their Country.”
Harry’s message on the wreath read, “To all of those who have served, and are serving. Thank you.”
A source close to the Sussexes told Town & Country —
“It was important to the duke and duchess to be able to personally recognise Remembrance in their own way, to pay tribute to those who have served and to those who gave their lives.”
The cemetery is located opposite the Veterans Affairs Greater Los Angeles Health Care System building, which was used by Meghan’s grandfather, Alvin Ragland, after he served in the U.S. Coast Guard.
Both Harry and Meghan can be seen wearing commemorative poppies on their lapels as they placed flowers picked from their garden on the gravesites of two commonwealth soldiers, one who had served in the Royal Australian Air Force and one from the Royal Canadian Artillery.
Harry spoke of the importance of Remembrance Day in a special episode of military podcast Declassified, which was released earlier today.
“Remembrance Day for me is a moment for respect and for hope,” he said. “Respect for those who came before us and hope for a safer world. The act of remembering, of remembrance, is a profound act of honour. It’s how we preserve the legacies of entire generations and show our gratitude for the sacrifices they made in order for us to be able to live the lives we live today.”
Meghan wore a black belted wool satin faille jacket dress by Brandon Maxwell and carried matching black leather gloves. For those wondering, it was rather chilly today in Los Angeles with temperatures in the 50’s.
Below is a similar style from Brandon Maxwell, the Pleated wool-twill and silk-organza coat, $3,295.
The matching belt was based on this version from Brandon Maxwell, the Cotton And Silk-Blend Waist Belt, $295.
Her shoes are the Lorenzo pumps in charcoal suede by British brand Jennifer Chamandi, $715.
On behalf of What Meghan Wore, Susan and Rachel would like to thank all Veterans today and everyday, around the world for your Service, Sacrifice and Support!
THANK YOU ALL VETERANS AND THEIR FAMILIES FOR YOUR SERVICE AND SACRIFICE.
I applaud Harry for honoring veterans even from miles away. God bless.
Also, I love Meghan’s shoes!
How poignant for both of them to honor the day even though they are all the way in LA. I’m assuming Harry would have wanted to do something either publicly or privately to mark the day no matter what. His ties to the military are strong and he is a veteran as well. They both look appropriate and formal, like they would have had they been in London. Well, I guess Harry would be more in military uniform and Meghan would be wearing a fascinator of some kind. But since it’s just the two of them doing their own thing, they can technically do whatever they want.
Meghan’s coat does look a bit heavy for LA but 50s/60s is cool for Angelenos and Meghan is a California girl (though you think living in Canada all those years working on Suits would make her used to the cold!).
Beautiful way to remember those who serve and served our countries.
Meghan’s coat is gorgeous with its sweep and its sheen. The belt is particularly lovely too. It adds a delicate definition.
I adore her shoes…I always say Meghan has the best taste in shoes. These are exquisite in their ladylike details. (I hope the grass brushed off easily!)
I think the coat is very beautiful. Meghan also dazzles again with her bold but classy footwear. How *does* she walk in the grass in those heels?!
As a gown, shown in the Brandon Maxwell photos, it’s magnificent. As a shorter, thereby less formal dress, it’s still appealing, to me, though I acknowledge that it loses something. Remembrance Day is a solemn occasion and more personally so to Harry as an Army captain and combat veteran. Meghan’s dress was not flashy, it photographs very subdued, and if it was chilly, also weather appropriate. I would think the very slim and high heels were a big challenge for walking in the lawn there. She seems to know the secret to managing that.
The Duke and Duchess do important work that fosters important causes and have unique challenges in making their own way. I truly hope they can be participants more fully in a future monarchy that sees the benefit of that and can transform enough to embrace that more fully. And I’d love for Archie to have the closeness with his cousins that has been such a joy to other generations of the family.
The coat looks like nothing special. I do feel like she got it custom made while hoping that she would be in London. It doesn’t make sense otherwise.
I think they bought the attire for their own purposes, and it’s becoming of the occasion.
Bless you Harry. What a loss to Britain and to the Royal Family, all due to powerful people in Buckingham Palace staff who were threatened by your popularity, and a family hierarchy that is afraid of change. I know we’re meant to comment on clothes here, not politics, but I feel that the values that this couple manifest in their lives are so incredibly important. I follow this website because it displays the same kindness, generosity and good judgment that Harry and Meghan display! Clothes? Well, I notice the lack of hat or fascinator – go Meghan!