Post date: May 10, 2013 5:3:2 PM
Prince Harry continues his week-long visit to the U.S. with a second day in Washington at Arlington National Cemetery where he lays a wreaths at the Tomb of the Unknown.
ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA, UNITED STATES (MAY 10, 2013) (RESTRICTED POOL) - Prince Harry continued his week-long visit to the United States with a second day in Washington where he laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown inArlington National Cemetery on Friday (May 10).
The prince, the third-in-line to the British throne, is expected to use his U.S. visit to show support for both wounded U.S. and British military personnel and promote his charities, as well as undertake official duties on behalf of the government.Prince Harry arrived at the Tomb of the Unknown dressed in his military uniform as a large audience looked on. The brief and somber ceremony included the playing of the National Anthem and ended with a trumpet rendition of the military taps.
Earlier in the morning, Harry paid his respects to U.S. soldiers killed in the Iraq and Afghan wars with a visit to Section 60 of Arlington cemetery, where many soldiers killed in those conflicts are buried.
Prince Harry served with the British army in Afghanistan where he was a gunner inApache attack helicopters and has become heavily involved in promoting charities which help those wounded in action.
He is scheduled to attend the opening of the Warrior Games over the weekend inColorado Springs, Colorado, where wounded servicemen and women compete in Paralympic-style competitions.
His U.S. trip also includes a visit to people affected by Hurricane Sandy in New Jersey before the tour concludes on May 15.