A royal expert has revealed that Prince Harry's heartfelt new essay demonstrates he profoundly misses his former life in Britain and harbours deep regrets about his relocation to the United States.
Homesick Words from an Exile
In a lengthy and poignant piece written ahead of Remembrance Sunday, the Duke of Sussex articulated a powerful love for his homeland. The essay, titled ‘The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What it means to be British – By Prince Harry,’ saw him recall his army experiences and plead with the nation to remember the fallen.
The Duke, who moved to America in 2020 after stepping back from royal duties, wrote with clear affection for "the things that make us British." He specifically mentioned "the banter of the mess, the clubhouse, the pub, the stands," describing these as quintessentially British and stating, "I make no apology for it. I love it."
He powerfully affirmed his enduring connection to Britain, writing: "Though currently, I may live in the United States, Britain is, and always will be, the country I proudly served and fought for." The essay also highlighted his profound pride in his military service, including his two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
Expert Analysis Points to 'Deep Regret'
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News that the tone and content of Harry's writing are a clear indicator of his current state of mind. Fitzwilliams believes the essay shows how homesick the Prince is for the UK as he continues his life in California with his wife, Meghan Markle.
"Harry’s essay for Remembrance Day showed him at his best and also highlighted his status as an exile," Fitzwilliams stated. "Exiles feel deep regret."
The expert elaborated that the military was "the making of him" after the trauma of his mother's death, which still affects him. He praised Harry's work with the Invictus Games as a "remarkable achievement" and noted that his respectful mention of Queen Elizabeth II as "my Commander-in-Chief" was undoubtedly genuine.
However, Fitzwilliams also pointed to the consequences of Harry's own actions, suggesting his bombshell 2023 memoir, Spare, "widened his already deep rift" with the Royal Family. This, combined with the current state of his father King Charles's health, is "bound to add to" his feelings of regret.
'Desperately Lonely' in California
Adding to this picture, royal commentator Hilary Fordwich also spoke to Fox News Digital, indicating that Harry's close friends believe he is "desperately lonely in California."
Fordwich suggested that while Harry has embraced much of American life and has never bad-mouthed England itself, he shares a sense of nostalgia with his closest friends. "He certainly has wavered regarding becoming an American and shares nostalgia with friends, adding he misses England with his closest friends," she revealed.
This insight paints a portrait of a man caught between two worlds: building a new life abroad while clearly yearning for the familiar comforts and identity of his homeland, a sentiment laid bare in his own moving words.
