After learning that their father gave his older brother a new title, Prince Harry was “in tears”. 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 revealed 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 in a statement.
To make matters worse 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.”
Richard continued on how the royal family thinks, “Harry must recognize that betraying the family means returning to the things he detested as a royal. You also lose what you loved.”
Being Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps was something “he was very proud” of, adding to the pain.
Richard said the Duke is heartbroken since serving in the military was “a rare happy time in his life” because he was recognized “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.
“Wearing this was Harry’s way of reminding his family that his grandmother valued his contribution […] wearing the medal is Harry’s way of saying ‘You’ve taken everything else from me, but you can’t take this!’” said Tom to a paper.
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 compensate soldiers, airmen, and sailors serving at home and overseas with “regular visits.” They’ve long supported “the work of the Armed Services.”
The timing of Prince William’s title bestowment has sparked discussion. Given Prince Harry and his father’s rocky relationship in recent years, public speculation has been rampant.
This is one of the world’s most public splits. If it was addressed privately without press conjecture, it might be resolved “Richard said of Prince Harry and King Charles III.
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 spokeswoman for Harry.
It said, “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 dad wouldn’t prioritize his son is inexcusable. A social media user yelled “King or not!”
Someone person said, “Harry deserves better. King Charles, shame. His treatment of #PrincessDiana was awful. #TheWholeWorldIsWatching.” Although shameful, Prince Harry can sleep comfortably at night. “He’s reached out often,” said another.
Someone else expressed strong feelings, “Sadly, his father prioritizes his job over his family. His father has made his affection apparent. He could see his son if he wanted to. This circumstance reveals that he wants ‘power over people.’”
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. The King was also busy with the season’s first garden party at Buckingham Palace on May 8, 2024.
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. In an appearance on “Good Morning America.” he admitted their hostility.
Prince Harry replied, “I think Miss Diana would be sad about our separation. 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.