While King Charles paid a heartfelt tribute to the Armed Forces, expressing his deep pride and sending warm wishes, Prince Harry was conspicuously absent from the accompanying carousel of images featuring various members of the Royal Family engaging with the military or on duty.
Notably, Prince William, Queen Camilla, Duchess Sophie, and others were included, but no photo of Harry was added.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, had a distinguished military career, serving in the Army for 10 years and undertaking two tours of Afghanistan. He rose to the rank of Captain and commenced his military service in 2004. Despite his significant contributions, concerns were raised as to why Harry was not acknowledged in uniform like the others.
Some speculated that the omission might bother Prince Harry, who is often criticized for leveraging his military service for personal gain. Critics argue that his decision to leave his military duties behind and pursue a career in Hollywood, where he shares stories about his family, raises questions about the authenticity of his commitment to the armed forces.
Detractors claim that the royal family is aware that Harry's military service was merely a public relations stunt and suggest that his connection to Queen Elizabeth as her grandson played a role in his admission to Sandhurst, the prestigious military academy.
The importance of loyalty to family, king, queen, and country is considered a fundamental value within the military. Harry, according to critics, lacks this loyalty, continuously attacking his family and the institution of the monarchy for personal gain. His actions are viewed as self-serving and detrimental to the military's core values. As a result, some argue that Harry's significance is minimal, and he is better off living as a private citizen, far removed from the royal family.
Addressing the occasion, King Charles and the Queen posted a message on the Royal Family's Instagram account, expressing their gratitude and joining the celebrations of Armed Forces Day. The message recognized the dedicated and selfless service of the military, both domestically and abroad, emphasizing the sacrifices made to keep the nation safe.
King Charles, who himself has trained and served in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force, spoke from his extensive experience and deep connection with multiple regiments in the British army as Colonel-in-Chief over the past 47 years. He highlighted the outstanding commitment and professionalism demonstrated by the Armed Forces during recent events, concluding with warm wishes to all members of the military community and their families.
Despite Prince Harry's notable military career, where he frequently boasts of his ten-year service and two tours in Afghanistan, rising to the rank of Captain, it appears that he was seemingly snubbed on this occasion.
