Prince Harry Marks Germany’s First Veterans Day with Video Message of Support
Berlin, June 16, 2025 — Our Patron, Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, delivered a tribute on Sunday in support of Germany’s first official Veterans Day, sharing a video message that underscored the power of service, unity, and peace.
“It is a profound privilege to be asked by your Defence Minister to deliver a message to you on this sacred Veterans Day. My last visit to your remarkable country was to Düsseldorf two years ago for the Invictus Games, and it remains etched in my memory.”
The success of the Invictus Games Düsseldorf 2023 helped create the conditions for the establishing of Veteran’s Day. Within the video message, The Duke went on to praise the “warmth, the enthusiasm and the unwavering support” shown by the German people for the global community of wounded service personnel, saying “you certainly delivered on your promise to create A Home for Respect”.
He ended his address with heartfelt gratitude to the men and women of the Bundeswehr, adding:
“Germany has shown the world how memory, accountability and unity can be turned into strength in these turbulent times. Your role in safeguarding peace and stability in Europe has never been more critical.”
“Today is also a celebration of you — the values you stand for, the oath you took and the great country you stand to protect. Today, let us renew our commitment together to protect the freedoms that define who we are — to serve each other, for peace, for dignity, and for the enduring promise of democracy.”
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