H.R.H. Prince Harry attends the memorial service at Monte Cassino

Prince Harry arrived at the Commonwealth’s cemetery at Monte Cassino for the British commemoration ceremony. Upon his arrival, Prince Harry greeted the mayor of Cassino and signed the book of honour. Among war veterans, and civil authorities, hundreds witnessed the arrival of the Prince.

 

The ceremony was accompanied by the notes of the Band of the Royal Logistic Corps, and the service was celebrated by Reverend Jonathan Woodhouse, Chaplain General British Army, and The Venerable Jonathan Boardman, Archdeacon to Italy and Malta (and Chairman of Chiesa d’Inghilterra). Other guests included H.M. Ambassador to Italy and the Ambassador of the United States of America to Italy, respectively, Christopher Prentice and John Phillips. Also present was Lord Astor, Under Secretary of State and Lords Spokesman on Defence.