Prince Harry is reportedly “in tears” after his father gave his older brother a new title. Prince William received a new military honor from the Duke of Sussex.
The Duke of Sussex commented on Prince William becoming Army Air Corps Colonel-in-Chief. Buckingham Palace first announced Prince William’s new title. Richard Fitzwilliams, a royal analyst, says Prince Harry is upset.
“King Charles’ announcement that Prince Harry is being stripped of his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Corps is a real kick in the teeth for the son who always felt marginalized,” Richard said.
To make matters worst for Prince Harry, the position is being given to the “cause of so many of his problems – his brother.” The Duke of Sussex “to have been in tears when he heard” the news.
The senior royals knew they would hurt Prince Harry emotionally, but “they have decided the gloves are off.”
In discussing how the royal family feels, Richard said, “Harry needs to realize that when you betray the family, you don’t just escape the things you hated doing as a working royal. Your loves are likewise lost.”
Prince Harry adored being Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps because “he was very proud” of it, adding to the wound.
Richard added that the Duke is heartbroken since serving in the military was “a rare happy time in his life” because he was rewarded for his efforts “as a man” rather than a royal family member.
Before the title handover on May 13, 2024, at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Richard said Prince Harry’s “last few ties to his old life are being cut and he is being set adrift, permanently.”
The Duke of Sussex reportedly resisted being driven out by wearing his KCVO Neck Order and Star, given to him by his late grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II, at St. Paul’s Cathedral on May 9, 2024.
He celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games in the cathedral. The Royal Victorian Order awards the renowned medal for monarchy service.
Like Richard, royal author Tom Quinn has speculated on why Prince Harry wore his medal of honor and how he reacted to his brother’s new title.
Tom told a news station that Harry wore the medal to remind his family that his grandmother respected his effort and to say, “You’ve taken everything else from me, but you can’t take this!”
Prince Harry was devastated to lose the post of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Corps to his brother when in the U.K., but his ties to the military are strong.
Prince Harry retired from the British Army in 2015 after ten years and two Afghanistan tours. Besides Prince Harry, other royals “have official relationships with many units of the Forces.”
The King and Queen of England pay troops, airmen, and sailors “regular visits” at home and overseas, according to their website. For years, they have supported “the work of the Armed Services.”
The timing of Prince William’s title bestowment has sparked discussion. It is well known that Prince Harry and his father have had a strained relationship in recent years, sparking public speculation.
This is one of the world’s most public rifts. Richard said she believed Prince Harry and King Charles III could resolve their issue if it was handled privately without press speculation.
The father-son schism is so profound that Prince Harry would not meet the King of England in May 2024 when he returned to the U.K. The public reacted strongly.
“In response to the many inquiries and continued speculation on whether or not The Duke will meet with his father while in the U.K. this week, it unfortunately, will not be possible due to His Majesty’s full program,” said a Prince Harry spokesperson.
According to the statement, “The Duke of course is understanding of his father’s diary of commitments and various other priorities and hopes to see him soon.” Since returning to public royal duties, King Charles III had a busy schedule, according to a media site.
The revelation that Prince Harry and King Charles III did not see each other shocked and outraged the nation, with many criticizing the King. That a father wouldn’t prioritize his son is inexcusable. King or not!” fumed a social media user.
Someone else said, Harry deserves better. King Charles, shame. His treatment of #PrincessDiana was awful. #TheWholeWorldIsWatching.” Although shameful, Prince Harry can sleep comfortably at night. “He has reached out many times,” said another.
Another passionate advocate said, “Sadly, his father chooses his position over his family. His father has made his affection apparent. He could see his son if he wanted to. Everything about this issue suggests that he wants “control over others.”
King Charles III welcomed Fijian Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to Buckingham Palace on May 7, 2024, after laboring behind the scenes during his cancer diagnosis and treatment. May 8, 2024 saw Buckingham Palace host the season’s first garden party, further busy the King.
Prince Harry filled his schedule like his father. He was in the UK for the Invictus Games’ anniversary panel on May 7, 2024. Prince Harry read in St. Paul’s Cathedral.
Like his father, the Duke of Sussex has a rocky relationship with his brother Prince William. He admitted to their anger on “Good Morning America.”
“I think she would be sad,” Prince Harry stated of their split. I think she’d see it long-term, knowing we need to go through some things to mend the relationship. The royal said he feels his mother more now.