Archive · 19 Aug 2025
Prince Harry Honors Grandfather, WWII Veterans on VJ Day
On VJ Day, which celebrates the end of World War II in Japan, Prince Harry paid a secret tribute.
He sent a wreath and a letter to the National Memorial Arboretum to honor the British Fourteenth Army, also known as the Forgotten Army.
This army fought in the Far East during the war.
In his letter, Prince Harry mentioned his late grandfather, Prince Philip, who served in the Royal Navy during World War II in the Pacific.
Prince Philip's service included being present in Tokyo Bay when Japan surrendered.
Prince Harry wanted to show respect for those who fought in the war, especially the Forgotten Army.
Prince Harry honored the British Fourteenth Army on VJ Day.
He sent a wreath and a letter to the Burma Star Memorial.
The tribute was for the 80th anniversary of Victory over Japan Day.
The letter honored Prince Philip's service in the Pacific campaign.
Prince Philip served in the Royal Navy during WWII.
- Who
- Prince Harry and his late grandfather, Prince Philip, and the British Fourteenth Army.
- What
- Prince Harry paid tribute to the British Fourteenth Army on VJ Day.
- When
- August 15th, on the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
- Where
- At the National Memorial Arboretum, the Burma Star Memorial.
- Why
- To honor the British Fourteenth Army's service in the Far East during WWII, and to remember Prince Philip's service.
- Event
- VJ Day (Victory over Japan Day)
- Date
- August 15th
- Tribute by
- Prince Harry
- Recipient
- British Fourteenth Army
- Location of tribute
- Burma Star Memorial
- Prince Philip's Service
- Royal Navy during WWII