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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Laura Elston

Harry’s pride at being British as he calls for veterans not to be forgotten

Harry spent a decade in the British forces and took part in two frontline tours to Afghanistan (Jeremy Selwyn/Standard/PA) - (PA Archive)

The Duke of Sussex has expressed his pride at fighting for his country, his love of the “things that make us British”, and warned how easy it is for veterans to be forgotten “once the uniform comes off”.

Former soldier Harry, who undertook two frontline tours to Afghanistan, has penned a passionate essay ahead of Remembrance Day, in which he describes the privilege of serving alongside men and women from all four corners of the UK.

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