Prince Harry has praised the “courage, duty and sacrifice” of Iraq war heroes after the Royal British Legion held a national commemoration service to mark 15 years since the end of the Iraq War for British forces.
The Duke of Sussex told GB News: “Fifteen years on from the end of the Iraq War, we remember with profound gratitude the brave men and women who served their country with courage, duty and sacrifice.
“Today, we honour not only those who paid the ultimate price, but also the veterans and families who continue to carry the visible and invisible wounds of war. Their strength, resilience and service must never be forgotten.”
Today’s ceremony, held at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, served as a remembrance service for veterans and families who were involved in, or lost friends or family members, during the conflict.
GB News broadcast the national commemoration during Good Afternoon Britain to honour servicemen and women.
Prince Harry served two tours of Afghanistan during his time in the British Army.
He founded the Invictus Games in 2014, an international multi-sport event for wounded, injured or sick servicemen and women.
Prince Harry | Source: GETTY
Supporting both serving personnel and veterans, the sports competition aims to inspire recovery, support rehabilitation and “celebrate the unconquered human spirit”.
The city of Birmingham will be hosting the Invictus Games in 2027.
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