PRINCE Harry told kids who have lost a parent in the Armed Forces they share a bond after his mother Diana’s death.
In a letter for Remembrance Day he said: “Difficult feelings will come up today as we pay tribute to heroes like your mum or dad.”
But he advised them to “lean into” fellow members of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity for bereaved British Forces youngsters.
He wrote: “As many of us observe and reflect on Remembrance Sunday, I wanted to write to you and let you know you are all in my thoughts and heart today.
We share a bond even without ever meeting one another, because we share in having lost a parent.
“I know first-hand the pain and grief that comes with loss and want you to know that you are not alone.
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“We all know some days are harder than others, but together those days are made easier.
“Today and every day, I admire and respect all the men and women who have given their lives in service of us – especially those in your family.”
Among 19 children at the Cenotaph yesterday was Rosie Lamb, 13, whose father was killed in Afghanistan in 2011.
Rosie, from Gloucester, said: “I don’t remember my dad but being here on such a historic day is something I’ll never forget.”
