Prince Harry Admits He’ll 'Always Be a Part of the Royal Family' in Explosive Interview
Prince Harry made a surprise appearance in Ukraine, arriving via an overnight train journey from Poland.
The Duke of Sussex is no stranger to controversy, as his comments about his family members in the past have embarrassed and irked them. Recently, his candid remarks about Trump also put the royal family in a spot ahead of King Charles's US visit. Ever since he and his wife, Meghan Markle, stepped back from their official royal duties in 2020, they have used several media interviews, documentaries, and memoirs as a medium to openly discuss their grievances and strained family relationships. However, during a recent bombshell interview, Prince Harry sparked off the conversation once again by insisting that he will always be a part of the 'royal family.'
During his visit to Ukraine, Harry agreed to a rare interview with ITV News, where he was asked whether he feels that the 'shackles' might finally be off, since he can express his thoughts on world politics freely. This question came up with regard to his recent comments about American and Russian leadership at one of the public events. Harry responded by reflecting on how, at times, he feels restricted or 'gagged' when it comes to voicing his thoughts in today’s political climate, but insisted that now is the time for more people to speak up. The topic then shifted to his current status, with the interviewer asking him if he identified with the term 'not a working royal.'
Harry simply replied that he did not. As reported by HELLO Magazine, he said, "I will always be part of the royal family, and I'm here working, doing the very thing I was born to do, and I enjoy doing it. I enjoy being able to do these trips and support the people that I've met before and the friends that I've made." Furthermore, the interviewer asked if he thinks his words may have an impact on King Charles and Queen Camilla's state visit to the US next week. Harry simply responded, "No, I don't think so. Not at all."
On the other hand, the Duke of Sussex also used the moment to urge global leaders to step up, calling for proper leadership in addressing the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East. He warned that without any meaningful action, the future does look 'bleak.' He said, "Everybody is worried, for what is potentially around the corner, but also what is happening now, that the vast majority of the global population wants to see an end to these conflicts. Less conversation about war, more about peace." The recent war between Russia and Ukraine began on 24 February 2022, growing into one of the largest and deadliest wars in Europe since World War II.
On Thursday, April 23, Harry made a surprise appearance in Ukraine, arriving via an overnight train journey from Poland. So far, he has met several senior members of the military and soldiers who have been injured in the war. Meanwhile, ever since Harry and Meghan chose to begin a new life in the United States, they gave up using their HRH titles, but they still hold their Duke and Duchess of Sussex titles, and Harry remains a prince. Additionally, when Charles ascended the throne in 2022 following the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Archie and Lilibet also inherited the titles of Prince and Princess.
