Prince Harry Honors Veterans at the Royal Hospital Chelsea’s Annual Founder’s Day Parade — See Pics!

For the important outing, Harry donned his elaborate royal uniform in honor of the D-Day landing in Normandy 75 years ago.

Upon his arrival at the parade, Harry met with residents and was educated on some of the home’s programs and activities. The Duke of Sussex also reviewed the Chelsea Pensioners for inspection, which happens as the men stand in four groups in the Royal Hospital’s central courtyard.

While honoring the milestone anniversary, Harry gave a powerful speech alongside hundreds of others. “You will always stand out in your scarlet coats and white gloves, but to me, whether I see you at Westminster Abbey, the Chelsea Flower Show, Twickenham Stadium, or the pub, I notice that you are always smiling,” the red-haired royal gushed.

Harry was also reportedly spotted helping a sweet veteran make a poppy emblem — which is the commemorative emblem in shape of a red flower that veterans and supporters wear on remembrance days. So adorable!

According to royal expert Rebecca English, the parade “commemorates King Charles II’s founding of the Royal Hospital Chelsea in 1681.” The Royal Hospital Chelsea has been an incredible retirement and nursing home that houses nearly 300 veterans of the British armed forces. Amazing!

Harry’s brother, Prince William, also paid tribute to the honorable men and women who risked their lives in the D-Day landings in 1944. Earlier in the morning, William, 37, joined more than 20 World War II veterans at the special service at the National Memorial Arboretum in Staffordshire, England.

Prior to the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Harry’s father, Prince Charles, opened up about why it’s so crucial to honor our heroes. “I always think of people all around this country whose relations took part in D-Day and will be thinking so much about their grandfathers, fathers or great-grandfathers,” he told the BBC. “I’ve been lucky enough to know so many of these veterans over my lifetime.”

The Prince of Wales even gushed about why the 75th anniversary is particularly poignant. “It’s probably the last chance to pay everlasting respect to these remarkable people who wanted above all to do their duty,” he sweetly said.