Prince Harry is reportedly struggling with emotions after learning that his brother, Prince William, has been given a new prestigious title by King Charles III. The title—Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps—was previously held by Prince Harry and was something he took immense pride in.

A Royal Shake-Up Leaves Harry Stunned

The announcement came from Buckingham Palace, and according to royal expert Richard Fitzwilliams, it has left Harry deeply hurt. He reportedly felt blindsided and emotional upon hearing that a role he cherished had been reassigned to the brother he has had a strained relationship with for years.

“King Charles’ decision to give this title to William is a real blow to Harry, who already feels pushed out of the royal family,” Fitzwilliams explained.

A Painful Reminder of His Past Life

For Prince Harry, serving in the military was a time when he felt truly valued—not just as a royal but as a soldier. Losing the title has added to the growing distance between him and the royal family, especially as his last formal connections to royal duties continue to fade.

What makes it even harder, according to sources, is that Prince Harry saw this position as more than just a title—it was a symbol of his years of military service and dedication.

Tensions With King Charles and Prince William

Prince Harry and King Charles III have had a difficult relationship in recent years. Their father-son bond has been further strained by public statements, Harry’s move to the U.S., and his tell-all memoir, Spare.

Despite being in the U.K. recently, Harry and Charles reportedly did not meet due to the King’s busy schedule. This decision sparked backlash, with many people criticizing the King for not making time to see his son.

Adding to the tension, Harry and William’s relationship remains fractured. When asked how their late mother, Princess Diana, would feel about their estrangement, Harry admitted, “I think she would be sad.”

Harry’s Subtle Message to the Royal Family

Although Harry lost his Colonel-in-Chief title, he made a statement of his own during a recent appearance at St. Paul’s Cathedral. He was seen wearing the KCVO Neck Order and Star—an honor given to him by his grandmother, Queen Elizabeth II.

Royal expert Tom Quinn believes this was a symbolic move, saying, “Harry’s sending a message: ‘You’ve taken everything else from me, but you can’t take this!’”

As the rift between Harry and the royal family continues, one thing remains clear: the emotional wounds from the past are far from healed.