Prince Harry faces ‘betrayal' blow on UK trip as King snubs him to honour William with…

Palace's special status for Prince William instead of Prince Harry seen as a significant blow, causing emotional distress to the Duke of Sussex.

In a move seen as a pointed response to Prince Harry's recent actions, the Palace has just announced a special status for Prince William. The prestigious role, which many believed was reserved for Harry, is considered a major blow for the Duke of Sussex, who has faced criticism for his public pronouncements about the Royal Family. A royal expert describes it as a "kick in the teeth," especially after the Duke returned to the UK for his Invictus Games commitments, with hopes of a family reunion seeming completely off the table.

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Prince Harry faces ‘brutal’ reality for ‘betraying royals’

The Duke of Sussex who stepped down from his royal duties back in 2018 to start a new life in California, US with his wife Meghan Markle and two kids Archie and Lilibet was reportedly left "in tears" following Palace’s new announcement. The royal expert claims that Harry was delivered a ‘kick in the teeth’ after King Charles, presented Prince William with the newly opened military honour.

As per Quinn Harry felt deeply hurt by the timing of the announcement, describing it as a ‘kick in the teeth’ moment. "King Charles' announcement that Prince Harry is being stripped of his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps is a real kick in the teeth for the son who always felt marginalised and underrated.”

Harry returns to the UK for Invictus

The Duke has made his trip back to his hometown to celebrate the 10th anniversary of his Invictus gaming. There were rumours and speculations for months that he may reunite with his estranged family, particularly his ailing father Charles. However, he was disappointed to learn that King Charles was too busy to see him during his trip.

To make matters worse, just hours after it was announced that the reunion would not take place, the Palace confirmed that William would be appointed Colonel-in-Chief of the Air Force Corps—a title that many thought would go to Harry, given his distinguished service with the Corps in Afghanistan.

Prince William to receive the title of Colonel-in-Chief

Speaking exclusively to the Mirror, Tom Quinn emphasises that those within the palace walls are well aware of how the timing of awarding William with the honour would deeply affect Harry emotionally. It's not hidden from anyone that Harry expressed a desire to see his father again during an interview with Good Morning America. However, not only did the King not have time to meet him, but he even organised a tea party, which is seen as an effort to discourage royals who might support Harry during the Invictus event.

The expert claims, Harry “is said to have been in tears when he heard.” He continued, "But they have decided the gloves are off and that Harry needs to realise that when you betray the family, you don't just escape the things you hated doing as a working royal. You also lose the things you loved."