Prince Harry has been praised by the Northamptonshire community after a ‘very low key’ visit to a Remembrance Sunday memorial service in a market town in the west of the county.

A grinning Prince Harry was spotted at a Remembrance Sunday memorial service in Brackley where he kept a low profile standing a side street among locals, while wearing his medals and a poppy.

In a video taken by an onlooker, he could be seen standing to the side of The Crown Hotel, just before 3pm on Sunday November 8.

The Duke of Sussex, who served in the military for more than 10 years and rose to the rank of Captain, undertaking two tours of Afghanistan, spent around 30 minutes there during the service before shaking hands with members of the public.

After the footage was shared onto Chron’s Facebook page it was viewed by 1.3 million people in just 24 hours with hundreds of people leaving comments praising Prince Harry’s attendance in Brackley which has a population of around 17,000.

One said: “Stood a few yards away from me. Unobtrusive. You wouldn't know he was there standing at the back. Credit to him and credit to the people of Brackley who gave him the chance to attend in peace.”

Another said: “He deserves them medals at least he put a shift in fair play.”

One Chron reader commented: “I was there. Didn't notice him. Very low key. Respect that.”

Another pointed out: “The man showed his respect in a quiet and unassuming way, you cannot give anything but respect to him in those actions.”

One man said: “Not a fan of Harry these days but he did right by going low key to a local remembrance service. Remembrance isn’t about a public show it is a personal tribute.”

Another added: “He’s a veteran showing his support, not because he has to out of duty but because he wants too.

“I applaud him and hope others do to for an act of support rather than just an act.”

Other people welcomed him to West Northamptonshire, with others expressing their pride.

One comment read: “That's lovely Harry. You are well-respected and welcomed into our community with your family.” Another said: “Lovely to see him joining in with the local community.”

One Chron reader said: “I can't believe I missed the pleasure of seeing him. I am a short bus ride away.”

The chairman of Brackley Royal British Legion has described his overwhelming pride after Prince Harry made the surprise appearance at the town’s Remembrance Sunday commemorations.

Tony McCawley, who helped organise the event, said: “Quietly, away from the attention and the ceremony, a very special veteran had joined us to pay his respects.”

“In a moment that I will never forget, I stepped away from protocol to personally thank him for attending. I was genuinely overwhelmed by the occasion and the significance of his presence.”

Addressing Prince Harry directly, he added: “Thank you for joining us in Brackley, for taking the time to remember our fallen, and for making what was already a very special day truly unforgettable.”