Prince Harry, 37, has recently shared his emotional turmoil in a heartfelt letter where he expressed his sadness at no longer being able to support veterans after being stripped of his military titles.
This significant change occurred when he stepped back from his royal duties last year, leading to the Queen, who is 95 years old, removing both his patronages and honorary titles.
During his revealing interview with Oprah Winfrey alongside his wife Meghan Markle, 40, earlier this year, Prince Harry expressed his hurt over his grandmother’s decision to strip him of his royal patronages and titles.
Despite feeling hurt, he made it clear that he respects the Queen’s choice.
In a touching letter to the family of Nathan Hunt, a decorated soldier, who are advocating to honor their son’s memory by adding his name to the National Armed Forces Memorial, Harry expressed his regret for not being able to assist them as he once could.
The letter, adorned with Prince Harry’s logo, conveyed his deep empathy towards the family’s situation and his desire to formally help if he still held the position he once had.
Having served alongside Nathan in Afghanistan in 2008, Harry was devastated to learn about Nathan’s tragic passing in 2018 due to severe mental health issues likely stemming from his military service.
As part of the final agreement for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to step back as front-line royals, he lost his role as Captain General of the Royal Marines, a title previously bestowed upon him by his grandfather Prince Philip.
Reports indicated that prior to the official announcement of the agreement in February, Prince Harry had hoped to retain his titles and even proposed a compromise to the Queen for a partial royal role, which was ultimately rejected.
With most of his ties to the Royal Family severed, experts speculate that Prince Harry’s identity and sense of purpose are greatly intertwined with his military connections.
Royal commentator Angela Mollard emphasized the significance of Harry’s military involvement, particularly his establishment of the Invictus Games, a remarkable initiative honoring injured or courageous military personnel.
Mollard stressed that stripping Harry of these ties would diminish a crucial aspect of his identity and noble purpose.
Prince Harry’s dedication to supporting veterans is well-known, notably through his creation of the Invictus Games in 2014, a sporting event designed for wounded servicemen and women.
Having served in the army for a decade and reaching the rank of captain, Harry’s commitment to the military community has been unwavering.
His decision to leave the army in 2015 paved the way for new chapters in his life, including his marriage to Meghan Markle in 2018 and the birth of their children, Archie and Lilibet.
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