<p><br /> Prince Harry has opened the first remembrance field dedicated to those killed in Afghanistan.<br /> </p><p><br /> Harry, who has served in Afghanistan, planted a cross dedicated to his friend Lance Corporal of Horse Jonathan Woodgate in the Royal British Legion Wootton Bassett Field of Remembrance.<br /> </p><p><br /> Woodgate, 26, who was in the Household Cavalry Regiment with Prince Harry, was killed on foot patrol in Sangin, Helmand, on March 26 this year.<br /> </p><p><br /> The prince, who was in full Household Cavalry dress uniform with a blue Army Air Corps beret, also took part in a two minute silence to honour the 342 men and women killed in Afghanistan since the conflict began in 2001.<br /> </p><p><br /> Up to 35,000 crosses will be planted within the grounds of Lydiard Park, each with a personal message from members of the public in order to commemorate those who died.<br /> </p><p><br /> Prince Harry also met teams from the Army, Navy, RAF and Royal Marines hoping to raise £1 million for the Royal British Legion in the 1,000 mile March For Honour.<br /> </p><p><br /> In setting them off on their last leg to London, the prince had a countdown from the public but as he went to sound a klaxon, nothing but a puff of smoke emerged.<br /> </p><p><br /> Looking somewhat embarrassed the prince laughed it off and the servicemen went on their way.<br /> </p><p><br /> The Wootton Bassett Field of Remembrance at Lydiard Park's Walled Garden will be open daily from 9am to 4pm from November 9 until November 21.<br /> </p>
