Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, has suffered a humiliating blow as his name was excluded from a list of Sandhurst’s most notable alumni.

The definitive book of 200 people who served at the prestigious academy did not include Prince Harry, while his brother, Prince William, was entrusted with writing the foreword.

Even singer James Blunt, who held the rank of captain in the army, made it onto the list, leaving Prince Harry overshadowed and disappointed.

Former British army commander Richard Kemp has expressed understanding for the decision to exclude Prince Harry.

He stated that while he personally would have included him, he does not consider it a disappointment to see him left out.

Kemp acknowledged that although Prince Harry did not do anything particularly remarkable during his service, his attendance at Sandhurst was significant.

However, the recent discord between Prince Harry and the royal family may have influenced the decision to omit him.

Kemp highlighted one statement from Prince Harry’s memoir, where he mentioned that the army taught him to dehumanize the enemy, which contradicts the values they were taught.

This statement has unfortunately overshadowed Prince Harry’s other accomplishments.

Prince Harry completed a 44-week training course at Sandhurst in 2005 and left as an officer cadet in 2006.

Author Vaughan Kent Payne, who wrote a book about Sandhurst trainees titled “They Also Served: 200 People Who Trained at Sandhurst,” explains that not all individuals who trained there were commendable.

Payne emphasizes that there were individuals considered traitors and cads, such as fascist leader Sir Oswald Moseley and Waffen-SS officer Benson Freeman.

Additionally, Nigerian General Yakubu Gaon, Gambian warlord Lamensone, and former Ethiopian headaman Ondam also attended the academy.

Although Prince Harry is not featured in the book, there is a mention of him in the entry discussing his older brother, Prince William.

The entry notes that Prince William’s future role as king prevented him from being deployed on operations like his younger brother, Prince Harry.

Notable figures such as wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill, astronaut Tim Peake, and rugby star Josh Lusey are included in the book.

The author of the book, Vaughan Kent Payne, is the executive director of the Sandhurst Trust, which serves as the official charity and alumni community for the academy.

Proceeds from the book, priced at £28, will support the Trust.

A spokesperson from Sandhurst explained that the book aims to highlight the diverse accomplishments and experiences of Sandhurst graduates, rather than solely focusing on the most well-known individuals.

This exclusion from the book adds to the series of setbacks Prince Harry has faced in his military career.

Despite his pride in his army service, including two tours of Afghanistan, he was stripped of his ceremonial titles in 2021 when he stepped back from royal duties to live in the United States with Meghan Markle.

Nonetheless, Prince Harry’s time in the army was marked by significant contributions.

He served as a forward air controller during his first tour of Afghanistan from 2007 to 2008, and later became an Apache pilot stationed at Camp Bastion in 2012.

In his memoir, “Spare,” he recounted witnessing the horrific injuries suffered by his fellow soldiers.

He also achieved the rank of captain and qualified as an Apache aircraft commander during his time in combat.

While the exclusion from the book may sting, Prince Harry’s military legacy remains intact, and his dedication to serving his country is undeniable.