Royal Family Omits Prince Harry, Andrew from Armed Forces Day Message

Prince Harry was notably excluded from the Royal Family's official Armed Forces Day tribute, which honored King Charles, Prince William, and the late Prince Philip but omitted Harry despite his two tours in Afghanistan and founding of the Invictus Games. This omission has sparked backlash from royal fans who criticize the Palace for allowing personal tensions to overshadow Harry's military service. The exclusion follows ongoing strained relations between Harry and the Royal Family since his 2020 departure from royal duties. Additionally, revelations from royal biographer Sally Bedell Smith, citing the late Queen Elizabeth II's cousin Lady Elizabeth Anson, suggest the Queen was deeply hurt and felt sidelined by Harry and Meghan Markle's decisions leading up to their 2018 wedding, including Harry being reportedly rude to the Queen during wedding planning discussions. The Queen was also described as worried about Harry's judgment and Meghan's intentions, feeling left out of the wedding preparations and dismayed by elements of the ceremony arranged without her involvement. These developments underscore the continuing tensions within the royal family surrounding Harry's role and relationships.