Prince Harry Honours America's War Dead
17Prince Harry has honoured America's war dead by laying wreaths at Arlington National Cemetery, where military casualties from the US civil war to Afghanistan are buried.
In contrast to the screaming young women who greeted the Prince when he arrived in Washington yesterday for the start of his seven-day tour, there was a dignified silence throughout the cemetery.
Arlington plays an important role in the life of America as it holds the remains of soldiers involved in every conflict the US has fought in along with leading military figures.
Harry, a Captain in the British Army, wore his Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals No 1 dress uniform and the light blue beret of the Army Air Corps.
He paid his respects at the grave of former President Kennedy, who was assassinated almost 50 years ago in November 1963, leaving a bouquet of flowers.
The Prince, who is 28, knelt on one knee and placed the blooms on the tombstone, which lies next to an eternal flame, then stood to attention, bowed his head and paused for a moment in quiet reflection.
A St James's Palace spokesman said: "It was an appropriate gesture to recognise the passing of President Kennedy 50 years after his death."
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