Was Harry’s Remembrance Day Message a Hint at Possible UK Return? Expert Spots Telling Word
Prince Harry spent Remembrance Day far from the Cenotaph, but his words made their way home through his essay.
Prince Harry spent Remembrance Day far from the Cenotaph, but his words made their way home. While the royal family stood together in London to honor the fallen, the Duke of Sussex marked the occasion in Canada with his own tribute. His essay reflected the love he still has for his homeland, reminding everyone that his loyalty to Britain has not dimmed. Weighing in on the same, royal expert Jennie Bond believes one particular word in his message may even hint at his eventual return to the UK.
In his piece titled The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What it means to be British ― By Prince Harry, the 41-year-old wrote, "Though currently, I may live in the United States, Britain is, and always will be, the country I proudly served and fought for." The letter was released on behalf of Scotty’s Little Soldiers, a charity that supports bereaved children and young people of the British Armed Forces, where Harry serves as a global ambassador. It had all the elements of pride, duty, and emotions, but the word ‘currently’ stood out for Bond, who suggested that the Duke may not view his move to the US as permanent.
Speaking to The Mirror, she noted that his writing carried a deep sense of nostalgia. "There’s obviously a lot about his homeland that he misses: a pint of beer, a cup of tea, the banter of the mess," she explained, "But you can be nostalgic about a past life — and still be happy in your new one. And I think Harry is genuinely happy in California with his wife and children. For now."
Since stepping down as a working royal in 2020, Harry has not taken part in Remembrance ceremonies at the Cenotaph, with his 2019 outing being his last appearance. His request to have a wreath laid on his behalf that year was denied, leaving him deeply disheartened, according to reports. A source close to him told PEOPLE at the time that he “understands that he doesn’t have the same formal role in the family as he used to, but he was saddened and disappointed by the decision.” The handmade wreath was reportedly left in a box at the Royal British Legion’s office in Kent.
In light of it all, Bond admitted that she felt sympathy for the Prince. "His Army days were some of the most important of his life, and I do have some sympathy with him over this,” she remarked, adding, "I don’t see what harm it could possibly have done to allow him, albeit remotely, to pay tribute to his fellow comrades in arms.” So, while he couldn’t join his family for Remembrance Dathis year, he chose to honor the same through meetings with veterans in Toronto and by supporting military charities.
