Prince Harry found himself in a difficult position after the royal family made a significant decision that shattered his aspirations.
Following the removal of his military titles, the Duke of Sussex chose to remain silent, concealing his true emotions.
A trusted source close to Prince Harry disclosed to the Daily Mail that he was deeply wounded by the abrupt severance of his formal connections to the military.
Among the prestigious honorary military roles previously held by the Duke were Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving, Honorary Air Commander of RAF Honington, and Captain General of the Royal Marines.
Notably, Prince Harry had served two tours in Afghanistan.
After stepping down as a senior working member of the royal family, Queen Elizabeth II rescinded the titles she had bestowed upon him.
This development came at a challenging time for the father-of-two, as he encountered a major setback in the United States.
An online petition garnered over 50,000 signatures demanding the Duke be disqualified from receiving an award, citing that he does not embody the values associated with the honor.
The petition argued that presenting him with the accolade in memory of Pat Tillman would be a disservice to Tillman’s legacy.
Mary Tillman, in an interview, expressed her astonishment and disappointment at the decision to grant the Duke the memorial award named after her son.
She questioned the choice of such a controversial and divisive figure for the prestigious recognition.
Renowned author and royal biographer Robert Jobson previously asserted that Prince Harry harbors resentment towards his estranged father for the drastic measures taken following his departure from royal duties in 2020.
Jobson revealed in an interview with True Royalty TV’s The Royal Beat that the Duke deeply regrets losing his military titles and the positions associated with them.
Despite Prince Harry’s firsthand experience serving alongside the military in Afghanistan, the Prince of Wales was appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps, as announced by Buckingham Palace in May.
The timing of this announcement appeared calculated to impact Prince Harry significantly, coinciding with his return to London for the 10th anniversary celebrations of the Invictus Games.
Royal analyst Tom Quinn described the King’s decision as a harsh blow to the Duke, who has long felt sidelined and undervalued.
Reports indicated that Prince Harry was visibly emotional, shedding tears upon learning the news, compounded by the fact that his brother, whom he holds responsible for many of his challenges, assumed a prominent military role.
The unfolding events have sparked widespread discussion and debate, prompting reflections on the implications of the royal family’s actions.
As the situation continues to evolve, observers and commentators are closely monitoring the repercussions of these decisions on Prince Harry’s personal and public life.