Prince Harry had an unforgettable tender moment with his mother, Princess Diana, on VE Day 25 years ago. He was just 10 years old then and the royal family was marking the special event in London with a massive celebration.
According to People, Prince Harry sat next to his mother during the 50th anniversary rites for VE Day. Princess Diana held Prince Harry's hand and even offered him a drink of water as it was a warm and sunny day.
Prince William, on the other hand, was seated on the opposite side of their mother while Prince Charles was at his other end. At one point, Prince William got up to wave at the parade. There was also a photo of him and Prince Charles having a laugh while Prince Harry was trying to reach out to something while his mother held his hand.
It's unclear how Prince Harry celebrated VE Day today while the rest of the U.K. honored their veterans. The Duke of Sussex, who served the British military and who is currently living in Los Angeles, has been out of sight on social media after he and Meghan Markle closed down their Instagram account.
Prince William, on the other hand, honored the VE Day veterans by posting some throwback photos of Queen Elizabeth as well as the very first Victory in Europe celebration. The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge honored their grandmother, who was a mechanic for the British Army and became the first female royal family member to be on active duty full-time.
Meanwhile, Queen Elizabeth addressed the British public for VE Day through a speech aired on television. The monarch said that the streets may be empty today because of the coronavirus lockdown but this only means that people are remembering their war heroes from their homes and doorsteps.
The Queen also said that the empty streets speak volumes of how much the people love and care for each other. To honor the war heroes without the usual parade is to protect the current heroes fighting against the dreaded COVID-19.
Prince Charles, on the other hand, commemorated VE Day by temporarily exiting isolation in Birkhall. The Prince of Wales and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, stepped out of their house and walk a few meters away to lead the nation in a simple rite and a two-minute moment of silence at a war memorial in Scotland.
