That Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were declaring an all-out war on the royal family when they opened up about their alleged discriminatory policies was clear. However, in what can only be described as a case of over-estimation, the Sussexes forgot that they were up against not a just a family but an institution. This resulted in the now California residents losing their once-loved home in England, among pride and other things. But the greatest loss fell undoubtedly on Prince Harry‘s shoulder.

There is a reason why, ever since his walkout from the palace, the Duke of Sussex has been more devoted than ever to the Invictus Games. And this, much like many things, has a lot to do with his father, King Charles, and their turbulent relationship.

Not Prince Harry but King Charles responsible for broken ties?

For the longest time owing to Prince Harry’s grim eyes being nearly everywhere owing to the mass sellout of his memoir, the Duke of Sussex was accused of not wanting to mend the relationship with his father. Netizens made sure to let him know their distaste through surveys and comments. However, according to Robert Jobson’s statement to The Royal Beat as reported by Express, Prince Harry “hates” the idea that he has lost so many of his military titles. And the King knew what he was doing as he placed many of them next to Kate Middleton and Prince William’s good name, which further severed their ties.

The Duke, however, never ceases to amaze. And his Netflix docuseries is proof of the fact. As Netflix’s Heart of Invictus does what it intended by portraying Prince Harry in a formidable line, King Charles must be thinking, “What a waste!” of his younger son’s talent.

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While Prince Harry may never have become a King, given how he rose in ranks during his time in the military, he would have been an ace on King Charles’ side. But it seems too late for that.

What military titles has the Duke of Sussex lost since Megxit?

For those who have not gotten their hands on Prince Harry’s ever-so-candid memoir, Spare, it mostly seems like a book of vengeance owing to the media making a beeline for what he said about the royals. However, a lot of it had to do with the Duke’s time in the military. Prince Harry, for all his complaints about his time in Britain, looks upon his days in the military with utmost fondness. And it is clear through the Heart of Invictus docuseries that it played a great role in shaping him as a person. Unfortunately, the move from a senior royal to just a royal rendered him incapable of protecting his titles.

While Prince Harry’s ‘Prince’ title itself has been in jeopardy, despite his being fifth in line to the throne, there are certain titles that he cherished more. The Californian Royal was the Captain General of the Royal Marines, the Honorary Air Force Commandant of the Royal Air Force Base Honington, and so on. And while he can sport the medals at certain events, the Prince does not get to wear his uniform or hold the title.

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