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Prince Harry Says Leaving Army Cost Him Part of His Identity
He said military services must do more to support wounded and injured personnel after they leave, as he urged greater focus on post-service transition.
Addressing Nato's military committee by video link from Brussels, the Duke of Sussex described how he lost part of his "purpose and identity" when he "hung up" his uniform after leaving the British Army.
Former soldier Harry, who served in Afghanistan, warned that "enormous" amounts of resources are spent preparing military personnel, yet attention must remain on what happens after they return home.
As founder of the Invictus Games, Harry noted the initiative shares common ground with Nato, stating that alliance strength is measured by the societies forces return to, not solely by military capacity.
The Sussexes returned home six years after they left to pursue personal and financial freedom; when they moved away, the late Queen Elizabeth stripped the Duke of his royal patronages.
Denied the chance to wear his military uniform at Queen Elizabeth's funeral in 2022 because he is a non-working royal, the Duke highlighted the tension between his military service and royal status.
Prince Harry of Great Britain described how he lost some of his "scope and identity" when he "captured his uniform after leaving the British Army," writes DPA.