Prince Harry leads remembrance tributes in Afghanistan

Prince Harry has led Remembrance Day tributes with British troops in Afghanistan, set to be the last service involving the withdrawing UK forces.

In a surprise visit, the prince joined troops at a base in Kandahar, laying a personal wreath and giving a reading.

More than 450 British soldiers have been killed during the 13-year fight against the Taliban.

A senior commander said their sacrifice meant Afghanistan was better and "we walk in safer streets at home".  

Britain ended combat operations in Afghanistan last month. Most troops have now been withdrawn, but 500 will stay on as mentors and trainers after 2014. 

Prince Harry flew into Kandahar Airfield to represent the Queen at the main Remembrance Sunday service. 

Prince Harry has served two tours of duty in Afghanistan, the last of which - a four-month deployment as an Apache co-pilot gunner - ended in January 2013.  Read More at BBC