A British royal affairs expert has stated that Prince Harry's latest statement shows a 'deep regret' over leaving the United Kingdom. Last week, on the eve of the anniversary of the end of the fighting in World War I, the Duke of Sussex wrote an article in which he expressed pride in fighting for his country and warned about the ease of forgetting veterans 'the moment they take off their military uniform'.
Harry, who had served two tours of duty in Afghanistan, spoke of his service alongside men and women from all over the United Kingdom. He called on people to remember 'not only those who fell, but the living' who bear 'the burden of war', urging them to knock on veterans' doors and 'join them for a cup of tea' to listen to their stories and 'remind them that their service still matters'.
'The Exiled'
In his 647-word article, titled 'Comradeship, humour and courage: what it means to be British – by Prince Harry', the Duke admitted that although he currently lives in the United States, 'Britain will always be the country I served and fought for with pride'. He described Remembrance Day as not just 'a minute of silence' but 'a call to collective responsibility'.
Veteran royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News: 'Harry's article on Remembrance Day showed the best of him and highlighted his status as an 'exile'. Fitzwilliams added: 'Exiles feel deep regret... He (Harry) realises the Army made him after the trauma he suffered following his mother's death, which still haunts him, and he repaid the debt through the Invictus Games, a remarkable achievement'.
Continuing the commentator, he said: 'His words were heartfelt, making them more impactful, and he undoubtedly respects and loves Queen Elizabeth II, whom he called 'my Commander-in-Chief'.
The Gap
Fitzwilliams pointed out that Harry 'has already widened the deep divide' between himself and the Royal Family by publishing his controversial memoir in 2023, and that this allowed him to reach a global audience, but 'in a destructive way', adding: 'So he must be feeling deep regret, and his father's health condition is no doubt adding to this regret'.
King Charles is undergoing treatment for the cancer he was diagnosed with and announced to the public last year. In his interview with the BBC earlier this year, Harry said: 'There's no point in fighting any more, life is precious, I don't know how much time I've got left with my father'. Since then, he has met his father once during a four-day trip to the UK last September, and it is unknown what the father and son discussed.
From the Daily Express nSecurity Matters
Prince Harry told BBC Radio in May of this year that his father, King Charles, 'refuses to talk to him due to security matters', but added that he does not want to get into a dispute anymore. His comments came after he lost a legal appeal regarding the levels of security he and his family are entitled to while in the UK.
Buckingham Palace in London stated: 'The courts have repeatedly and carefully considered all these cases and reached the same conclusion each time'. Following the court's ruling, Prince Harry said: 'I can't imagine a world where I would bring my wife and children back to the UK at this stage'.
Prince Harry had aimed through his appeal to reverse the changes to his security, which were implemented in 2020 after he stepped down as a working member of the Royal Family and moved to the United States.
Royal affairs expert: Harry's article showed the best of him and highlighted his status as 'the exiled'... Harry widened the gap between him and the Royal Family by publishing his controversial memoir in 2023.
