In honor of Veterans Day on November 11, the Intrepid Air-Sea-Space Museum in New York is hosting a gala the day before. Prince Harry is invited as guest of honor along with Jon Bon Jovi.
The “Veterans Day” is a day that commemorates those who lost their lives in the First World War. For the occasion, l’Intrepid Museum, which devotes its exhibitions to the maritime and military history of the United States, is organizing a gala on November 10. Their guest of honor is none other than Prince Harry, who will be accompanied by singer Bon Jovi. Prince Harry, known in particular for his military career of ten years, will not be able to appear in his military uniform. Indeed, since he announced last February relinquish his role as an active member of the royal family, the Queen had explained to him thathe also renounced his responsibilities of his past working life.
This commemorative day takes place every November 11. As in France, the United States celebrated the armistice of 1918 which ended the conflict. The Duke of Sussex had joined, in 2014, the United Kingdom staff where he oversaw the organization of events such as the commemorations of the First World War. In view of his former post and his military past, the prince harry naturally accepted this invitation. The gala advocates “extraordinary leadership and honors the courageous men and women who serve in the defense of our nation”, As reported byBritish Express.
Commemorations organized in England without Harry
Across the Atlantic, we are busy preparing this tribute day. The Queen said by way of Buckingham Palace that she still had “the intention”To conduct the tributes of the royal family at the Cenotaph in Whitehall, not on Thursday 11 November but on Sunday 14 November. She will, however,absent from the Festival of Remembranceof the Royal British Legion on Saturday 13 November.
The presence of Elizabeth II on Sunday November 14 will be the first appearance of the sovereign since his doctors prescribed him rest, several weeks ago.Some trips had also been canceledacross the UK to unleash the 95-year-old Queen’s agenda.
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