Prince Harry Pens Emotional Letter Ahead of Remembrance, Says ‘You’re Not Alone’
It has become tradition for the Duke to write an annual letter to Scotty’s members during Remembrance.
Prince Harry has not attended the solemn annual Remembrance Sunday service since stepping down from royal duties in 2019. In September, an insider claimed the Duke will avoid this year's Cenotaph ceremony because he has "no desire to create drama" on the day of observance, despite returning to the UK after almost six years. However, he has made it a point to release a poignant letter addressed to a veteran's cause very close to his heart.
On November 6, Harry expressed support for military children who have lost parents in service through a heartfelt letter. He released the letter on behalf of Scotty's Little Soldiers, a charity dedicated to bereaved British Forces children and young people, for which he serves as a global ambassador. "As Remembrance approaches, I wanted to write and let you know how incredibly proud we all are of you," he wrote.
"This time of year can bring a lot of emotions — pride, love, and sometimes sadness – as you remember your parent or loved one who served our country," he continued. "Please know you’re not alone in that. You’ve got each other, and a whole community of friends and family who understand what this time means and who are standing right beside you, myself included," he added.
In the letter to Scotty’s Community, the Duke thanked both long-time members and newcomers. He acknowledged the enduring nature of grief from losing a loved one, emphasizing that it is a universal human experience and that no one is alone in this journey. He reassured the community that Scotty’s will provide support, recalling how important it was to have someone to rely on during his time in the British Army. Harry has been supporting Scotty’s since 2017 and became their Global Ambassador in 2023.
He has made it a tradition to write an annual letter to Scotty’s members during the Remembrance period. In 2025, he praised the bereaved military children, calling on their strength as an inspiration. He also said that during Remembrance weekend, he would think of them with pride and admiration.
The Duke served in the British Army for 10 years, leaving in 2015 after completing two frontline tours in Afghanistan as a forward air controller and Apache helicopter pilot.
This year, Harry is expected to commemorate the occasion privately, similar to other veterans, likely at church or a local war memorial service, without drawing attention away from the Royal Family or national commemorations at the Cenotaph in London, according to a source, Page Six reported.
