Prince Harry has visited Westminster Abbey's Field of Remembrance to honor the fallen before Armistice Day.
He placed a wooden cross in the grounds of the Abbey in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice.
The 33-year-old also met veterans from past and present
Around 70,000 tiny crosses, many carrying handwritten messages, are laid in 380 plots at the site.
These represent military regiments, units, organisations and other groups.
Harry served for ten years in the Army, and was twice deployed to Afghanistan .
The fifth in the line to the throne visited the site last (19459006)
The first Field of Remembrance was held in the grounds of the abbey in 1928, making 2017 the 89th year.
Prince Harry is at Westminster Abbey's Field of Remembrance in London today to honor the fallen ahead of Armistice Day 
Harry placed a wooden cross in the grounds of the Abbey in memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice 
The 33-year-old will also meet veterans from past and present conflicts during the visit in Central London today 
Harry, who was placed for ten years in the Army, and was twice deployed to Afghanistan 
Harry salutes during a visit to the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in Central London this morning 
Harry took part in the act of remembrance at Westminster Abbey this morning ahead of Armistice Day 
Prince Harry greets others who attended Westminster Abbey's Field of Remembrance in London this morning 
The 33-year-old royal smiles and waves as onlookers take pictures of him on their camera phones this morning
Harry removed his gloves and smiled following the laying of the cross at Westminster Abbey this morning 
The fifth in line to the throne spent ten years serving in the Army and was twice deployed to Afghanistan 
Harry laughs as he talks to the Field of Remembrance 
Crowds of onlookers and police could be seen on Harry arrives at Westminster Abbey earlier today 
A man installs a wooden cross with a poppy in the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey in London this morning 
Members of the armed forces look at remembrance crosses in the Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance this morning 
Chelsea Pensioners and members of the armed forces look at the crosses in the Field of Remembrance in London today 
The first Field of Remembrance was held in the grounds of Westminster Abbey in November 1928, making 2017 the 89th year 
A Chelsea Pensioner looks at the crosses in the Westminster Abbey Field of Remembrance in London this morning 
Crosses in the Field of Remembrance marks the death of soldiers in various conflicts over the decades 
Around 70,000 tiny crosses, many carrying handwritten messages, are laid in 380 plots at the site at Westminster Abbey How the Westminster Abbey has hosted a poignant Field of Remembrance for nearly a century
The first Field of Remembrance was held in Westminster Abbey's grounds in November 1928, making 2018 the 89th year.
In the first year only two crosses were planted, (19459007]
Each Remembrance tribute carries a person who has lost his country in the service of a country.
The tiny crosses in the Field of Remembrance represent military regiments, units, organisations and other groups Ex-servicemen or members of the public plant crosses in their fallen comrades
In 1921 the British Legion adopted the idea too and the first Poppy
In 1921 the British Legion adopted the idea too and the first Poppy Appeal was born.
The other Fields are located in Lydiard Park in Wiltshire, Cardiff, Belfast, Gateshead, Edinburgh and Inverness.
The Westminster Abbey Field will remain open every year from 9am - 4pm until Sunday, November 19
2016: Prince Harry lays a wooden cross at Westminster Abbey's Field of Remembrance to remember the fallen last year 
2015: Prince Harry pays his respects at Westminster Abbey's Field of Remembrance in London two years ago 
2014: Prince Harry salutes in front of a cross of remembrance as he openedes the 86th Field of Remembrance three years ago 
2013: Prince Harry meets servicemen and women at the Field of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey four years ago
