Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex and a British Army veteran, shared his thoughts on British identity and the importance of Remembrance Day in a heartfelt essay published as he began his trip to Canada for related events.
In his surprise essay titled The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What it means to be British – By Prince Harry, the 41-year-old royal highlighted the weight of Remembrance Day and his admiration for the British spirit and military charities.
"Every November, the world, for a moment, grows quieter. We pause, together, to remember. Remembrance has never been about glorifying war. It’s about recognizing its cost: the lives changed forever and the lessons paid for, through unimaginable sacrifice."
"It’s also about honoring those who, knowing that cost, still choose to serve."
Prince Harry openly acknowledged that although he currently lives in the United States, Britain will always hold a profound place in his life as the country he once served.
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Prince Harry’s essay eloquently honors the sacrifices commemorated on Remembrance Day while affirming his enduring British identity despite living abroad.