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Harry wore a black tuxedo accompanied by his military badges, a bowtie and a pinned poppy that honors military members who've died during war. Meghan wore a poppy on her dress as well.

During the gala, Harry, who served in the British armed forces for a decade, handed out medals to honor members of the military.

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PHOTO: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Meghan, Duchess of Sussex attend the 2021 Salute To Freedom Gala at Intrepid Sea-Air-Space Museum, Nov. 10, 2021, in New York City.
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\"As many of us see it, service isn't loud. Service is what happens in the quiet and when people aren't looking. It's about how we take care of each other every day. It's about the camaraderie we share … the laughs, the comfort, the pain, the challenge, and yes, the banter,\" Harry said.

He continued, \"My experience in the military made me who I am today, and I will always be grateful for the people I got to serve with – wherever in the world we were.\"

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