Overview
- A letter bearing Prince Harry’s H cypher and a wreath of red poppies were left at the Burma Star Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum on Aug. 15.
- The message addressed the “Forgotten Army,” praised their endurance in the Far East campaign, and reflected on Prince Philip’s Pacific service.
- People reported the tribute was laid only after King Charles, Queen Camilla, other dignitaries and the media had left, with GB News first revealing the placement.
- Harry was in California and arranged for the low‑key tribute to be placed so it would not distract from the official commemoration.
- The placement followed a national VJ Day service led by the King at the Arboretum marking 80 years since Japan’s surrender, with veterans of the Asia‑Pacific theater in attendance.