Prince Harry marks Armistice centenary with visit to Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey

DRESSED in his military uniform, Prince Harry has walked among thousands of handmade crosses in the grounds of Westminster Abbey to pay his respects to war heroes.

PRINCE Harry has walked among thousands of handmade crosses in the grounds of Westminster Abbey to pay his respects to servicemen and women ahead of Armistice Day.

The Duke of Sussex visited the Field of Remembrance in London on Thursday morning, local time, where about 70,000 tiny crosses have been planted on more than 360 plots.

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Prince Harry salutes after laying a Cross of Remembrance. Picture: AFP

Wearing his military uniform, the Prince made his sixth visit to the field, with the annual event now in its 90th year.

Organised by The Poppy Factory, the field has been held in the grounds of Westminster Abbey since November 1928 — when just two remembrance tribute crosses were planted.

Wearing his military uniform, Prince Harry made his sixth visit to the Field of Remembrance. Picture: Getty Images

Ex-servicemen and women, as well as members of the public, can plant a cross carrying a personal message to honour those who lost their lives while bravely fighting for their country.

It was a poignant event for Harry who served in the British Army for 10 years and later rose to the rank of Captain.

Harry served in the British Army for 10 years. Picture: Getty

He also undertook two military tours in Afghanistan.

During his visit, the Prince laid a Cross of Remembrance, visited plots and met veterans from all areas of the Armed Forces.

The Last Post also sounded.

Prince Harry met with veterans from across armed forces. Picture: Getty

“The Royal Family has numerous engagements this week with Prince William and his wife Catherine scheduled to attend the Tusk Conservation Awards in London tonight, local time.”

The family, including the Queen, will also attend numerous Armistice Day commemorations this weekend.