Prince Harry reflects on what it means to be British, 5 years after US move
Harry, who served in the British Army for 10 years and completed two tours in Afghanistan, will travel to Canada this week
Prince Harry has written a heartfelt essay titled The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What It Means to Be British, despite stepping away from royal life and moving to California five years ago.
In the 647-word piece, released ahead of Remembrance Day, the Duke of Sussex reflected on his pride in the “stoic spirit” and “self-deprecating humour” that define “us Brits.”
Harry fondly described “the banter of the mess, the clubhouse, the pub, the stands” as what truly makes Britain special, adding simply: “I love it.”
Currently living in Montecito with Meghan Markle and their two children, the Duke insisted that “Britain is, and always will be, the country I proudly served and fought for.”
He urged readers to honour not only the fallen but also the living, veterans still carrying the “weight of war.”
He encouraged: “Join them for a cuppa… or a pint. Remind them their service still matters.”
Harry, who served in the British Army for 10 years and completed two tours in Afghanistan, will travel to Canada this week to meet with veterans and military charities ahead of Remembrance Sunday.
