Prince Harry and Meghan Markle Honor Australia's Anzac Day with a Special Service in London

It was very emotional.

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Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are up early this morning for an important cause. On Wednesday, the royal couple commemorated Anzac Day—a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that commemorates those lost in war or sacrifice for their country.

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Harry and Meghan were both somber and serious at the event. Harry wore his military ribbons and medals pinned to his coat. Meghan wore a black felt hat, a Gucci suede bag (opens in new tab), a grey Smythe Pagoda trench coat (opens in new tab) from their Fall 2018 collection, and Sarah Flint black suede pumps (opens in new tab).

In one video from the event, Harry even appears to be tearing up:

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The anniversary has been celebrated in London (opens in new tab) every April 25 since 1916, which marks the start of the First World War Gallipoli landings (opens in new tab). The soon-to-be-royal-couple started the day with a special dawn service in Hyde Park where they visited the Australian memorial and signed a book of remembrance. Later they'll head to Westminster Abbey.

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With about three weeks until the wedding (opens in new tab), Harry and Meghan continue to attend important engagements. Just two days ago, they attended Stephen Lawrence's memorial service (opens in new tab) to honor the 25th anniversary of his death and also welcomed their new nephew. (opens in new tab)

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Rachel Epstein
Rachel Epstein

Rachel Epstein is an editor at Marie Claire, where she writes and edits culture, politics, and lifestyle stories ranging from op-eds to profiles to ambitious packages. She also manages the site’s virtual book club, #ReadWithMC. Offline, she’s likely watching a Heat game, finding a new coffee shop, or analyzing your cousin's birth chart—in no particular order.  

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