Duke and Duchess of Sussex Engage With Veterans and Military Families Ahead of Remembrance Sunday, Visit New US Navy SEALs Fitness Base

Prince Harry and Meghan's attendance at the opening of the US Navy SEALs fitness base and their engagement with veterans highlight their continued advocacy for mental health issues within the military community.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, attended the opening of the US Navy SEALs fitness base in California and interacted with veterans and military personnel, in a demonstration of their continued support for mental health advocacy in the military community.
At a roundtable discussion and dinner, Harry and Meghan joined veterans and families of Naval Special Warfare, emphasizing the importance of destigmatizing mental health issues among those with military service.
During the visit, the royal couple learned about Operation Bigs, a mentoring program for children of military families. The initiative, lauded as the first of its kind, has been highly beneficial in supporting the children of Navy and Marine Corps members.
Meghan appeared in a unique creative representation of Remembrance Day, wearing a Carolina Herrera cardigan adorned with embroidered poppies during the visit. Prince Harry, on his part, wore a poppy on his suit's lapel as part of the Remembrance Day tradition.
In a personal commitment to support military families, Prince Harry announced his role as a global ambassador for UK-based charity Scotty’s Little Soldiers, which supports children who have lost a parent serving in the military.
The Sussexes attended the opening of a new veterans’ training facility, The Warrior Fitness Program West Coast Facility. The program provides holistic support for Naval Special Warfare personnel and veterans, focusing on both physical and mental wellness.