Prince Harry was “respectful” during a recent visit to Pearl Harbour to mark Veterans Day, a report has claimed. The Duke of Sussex, 41, visited the site of Japan’s consequential Second World War attack in Hawaii last Friday afternoon.The father-of-two even toured the USS Arizona Memorial on the island of Oahu during his personal visit.Over 1,100 crew members died in the attack in December 1941 in an attack which drove the US to enter the conflict on the allies’ side.Dan Conover, who was also touring the USS Arizona with his family on Friday, told PEOPLE: “He kind of approached us.”I moved out of his way because he’s royalty, I figured I’d let him do his thing. He basically gave me a greeting.”JUST IN: Royal Family’s social media blunders forces them to delete Remembrance Day tweet Prince Harry was ‘respectful’ during visit to Pearl Harbour to mark Veterans Day (Image: Getty) The Duke served in the British Army for 10 years and completed two tours of Afghanistan. (Image: Getty)The 23-year-old added: “He was very respectful and courteous and nice.”I moved out of his way, and he kind of patted me on the back and said, ‘You’re all good mate.'”It was a simple interaction, but he was very nice and courteous and respectful.”Prince Harry’s outing in the Paradise of the Pacific comes after the Duke served in the British Army for 10 years and completed two tours of Afghanistan. Over 1,100 crew members died in the attack in December 1941. (Image: Getty)The Prince also paid tribute to fallen soldiers alongside his wife Meghan Markle in a statement on Archewell to mark Veterans Day and Remembrance Day on November 11.They said: “On this Veterans Day and Remembrance Day, we honor service members across the world.”These brave men and women, as well as their families, have made tremendous sacrifices and embody duty and service.”The statement concluded: “We are proud to work with so many organizations that support veterans and military families, including The Invictus Games Foundation, The Mission Continues, Team Rubicon, Scotty’s Little Soldiers and The Greatest GENERATIONS Foundation. Today and every day, thank you for your service.”DON’T MISS:Prince Harry pictured at Pearl Harbour wearing a poppy and no medals [LATEST]’Missing him loads’: Eamonn Holmes’ GB News co-star pays tribute [SPOTLIGHT]Queen Mother pushed back against Queen and Philip engagement [REVEAL] Harry paid tribute with his wife Meghan Markle in a statement on Archewell to mark Veterans Day. (Image: Getty) Fans of the Duke of Sussex took to social media to welcome his visit to Pearl Harbour. (Image: Getty)Fans of the Duke of Sussex took to social media to welcome his visit to Pearl Harbour.One user, operating under the handle @lederius, said: “I love that Harry is learning as much as possible about American life and culture.”Another user, named @ashleyhyl_, added: “Thank you, Prince Harry, so authentic as always.”An account called @kajolmomento also wrote: “Prince Harry, the real Veteran, is enjoying visits to the US historical sites at Pearl Harbour.”
Harry was ‘respectful’ during visit to Pearl Harbour to mark Vets Day
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