Meg’s Outburst: Prince Harry Regrets Missing Cenotaph Service

Prince Harry deeply regrets his decision to step down as a senior royal, particularly as it prevented him from publicly honoring the country's war dead at the Remembrance Sunday service held at the Cenotaph.

Despite his desire to participate in the event, he felt compelled to follow his wife's wishes, leading to his current state of regret.

Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams acknowledged that the service would have been difficult for Harry to watch due to his own military background.

Although he may pretend otherwise, the military remains a significant part of his life, causing him to experience inner conflict.

Harry served in the army for a decade, including two tours of duty in Afghanistan.

However, upon relinquishing his role as a senior royal, he was stripped of his military titles and patronages.

Consequently, he is no longer permitted to wear military uniform at royal events, such as the late Queen Elizabeth's funeral last September.

This loss must have been particularly disheartening for him.

Furthermore, he also lost the military patronages that held great value to him.

In an attempt to rectify the situation, a spokesperson for the Sussexes suggested that King Charles should invite Harry to lay a wreath at the Cenotaph next year.

However, this statement has faced criticism.

A Palace Insider expressed their belief that Harry has shown disrespect towards Queen Elizabeth II, who served as the Commander-in-Chief.

They argue that Harry lacks respect for her 70 years of service and her dedication to the Commonwealth.

Furthermore, they deem his decision to wear UK service medals while performing a comedy skit for veterans of another country as offensive and insulting to both the UK and the US, as well as every service member in both nations.

It is important to note that the British royal family does not pay personal tributes at events like the Cenotaph service.

Instead, they participate on behalf of their military patrons and the Queen.

This tradition extends to Charles, Camilla, and Elizabeth, who all took part as Commanders-in-Chief.

As Harry represents no one in an official capacity, he has no right to be present.

Despite his military service record, it holds no weight in this context.

The King lays the wreath on behalf of the entire nation.

Prince Harry is now grappling with the repercussions of his actions, as he mourns the loss of his future within the royal family and acknowledges the negative impact he has had on his father's reputation.

In an exclusive interview with Daily Express US, Tom Quinn, author of “Gilded Youth: An Intimate History of Growing Up in the Royal Family,” shared insights from someone who worked for Harry at Frogmore in Windsor.

They questioned what would happen when people lose interest in his constant complaints and when he can no longer rely on them.

They also pondered what positive role he could play as a royal.

Quinn believes that Harry is starting to regret his choices, recognizing the value of being a member of the royal family.

According to Quinn, all of Harry's complaints stem from his desire to be number one and have a more significant role.

In conclusion, Prince Harry's regret over missing the Cenotaph service is palpable.

His decision to step down as a senior royal has resulted in the loss of military titles, patronages, and the opportunity to wear military uniform at important events.