The statement was released as part of the 15-year anniversary of Harry’s participation in a North Pole expedition with injured servicemen through the charity Walking With The Wounded, where he serves as an expedition patron. The initiative is dedicated to supporting wounded veterans through rehabilitation, employment assistance, and mental health services.
Reflecting on his involvement, Harry described it as an honour to take part in the 2011 expedition, emphasizing the resilience and bravery shown by military personnel who continue to live with the impact of service-related injuries. He noted that the challenging journey across the Arctic landscape highlighted the strength and determination of those who serve.
Harry further explained that the expedition played an important role in changing public understanding of veterans’ experiences, helping to raise awareness about the importance of long-term support for injured service members. According to him, the mission also encouraged more veterans to seek help and engage with support systems.
He expressed continued pride in his connection to the organization, highlighting that Walking With The Wounded remains active in supporting veterans and their families across the United Kingdom. However, he also acknowledged that there is still significant work to be done, with many former service members continuing to require assistance.
The Duke’s message came shortly after Buckingham Palace released a formal photograph showing King Charles alongside senior working members of the Royal Family. The image included Queen Camilla, Prince William, Catherine, Princess of Wales, and other senior royals such as the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, Princess Anne, and additional working members of the extended family.
Notably absent from the official group representation was Harry, who had previously expressed interest in a hybrid role within the monarchy—often described as a “half-in, half-out” arrangement. That proposal was not accepted, marking a continued separation between him and the institution’s working framework.
The latest developments highlight both Harry’s ongoing charitable commitments outside the Royal Family and the monarchy’s renewed emphasis on its core working structure under King Charles’s leadership.
