At the start of this month, the British royal family saw significant developments. Prince Harry returned to London to mark the 10th anniversary of the Invictus Games, while his brother, Prince William, received a notable honor from King Charles, sparking talk of a potential snub to Harry.
King Charles III appointed Prince William as the colonel-in-chief of the Army Air Corps. The palace stated, “His Majesty the King will officially hand over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales.” This role was previously held by King Charles for 31 years.
William’s new position is particularly significant as it puts him in charge of Harry’s former unit. In 2009, Harry trained as an Army Air Corps pilot and was selected to train on the Apache Attack Helicopter, receiving his provisional wings from his father.
Public interest in the royal family is heightened due to the strained relationship between Prince Harry and King Charles. During Harry’s visit, he and his father did not meet, with the king’s schedule cited as the reason. Harry expressed hope to see his father soon.
Despite the tension, Harry was pleased to return to the UK. He praised the work of Scotty’s, an organization supporting children, saying, “The more opportunity you get to do these kinds of events, the more the families and kids know this place exists which is really the most important thing,” as reported by BBC.
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