Prince Harry's sister-in-law, Kate Middleton, made an appearance at the Festival of Remembrance on Saturday night at Royal Albert Hall. She was accompanied by her husband, Prince William.

Despite this, Harry continues to acknowledge the service of veterans. Today, he issued a special message for Remembrance Day in the UK and Veterans Day in the US. In it, he expressed his "lifelong admiration and appreciation" for their "service and sacrifice".

Prince Harry, who has served two tours of duty in Afghanistan, did not join the royals at the Cenotaph for Remembrance Sunday - but has now issued a rare statement paying tribute to veterans

Prince Harry wrote a powerful letter to “my fellow veterans’ on Nov. 11, which is both Veterans Day in the U.S. and Remembrance Day in the U.K. In the letter, the Duke of Sussex said we were living in a ‘time of global uncertainty’ and praised veterans for their service.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex will not appear along with the rest of the Royal Family for the parade in London on Sunday.

Prince Harry finally broke his silence after missing Remembrance Sunday on November 10. The Duke of Sussex shared a statement on Monday, November 11, paying tribute to veterans and service members as commemorations for Veterans Day and Remembrance Day are underway.

The Duke of Sussex released a rare statement to mark Remembrance Day and Veterans Day just hours after missing out on joining the royals at the Cenotaph

Notably absent from Remembrance events this weekend was Prince Harry - but the Duke of Sussex still made his presence be felt with a heartwarming gesture.