Prince William and Prince Harry may be divided by their bitter feud but the estranged brothers continue to have shared feelings and thoughts towards important matters.
The Prince of Wales resonated with the words of the Duke of Sussex, who had recorded a heartfelt video message for the veterans suffering with PTSD, in an emotional message which will be played at a service for Armistice Day on Tuesday.
While the future king would not be present in-person, his pre-recorded message will be played at the Remembrance Assembly at Royal British Legion. The video is targeted for schools across the UK with pupils aged 9-14.
William will be urging to reflect on the important occasion noting that “Remembrance is for everyone”.
“Through my own military experience, as well as through my work in connection with units across the Royal Navy, the Army and the Royal Air Force, I have seen firsthand the hard work, dedication and duty the Armed Forces carry out to ensure we are protected,” William shares.
“Coming together for Remembrance is a vital way to honour those whose service keeps us safe.”
On Sunday, in similar words, Harry had expressed his solidarity with the veterans emphasising on the importance of mental health while sharing his own personal experience.
“As a combat veteran and someone who cares deeply about mental fitness I’ve seen how important genuine veteran-led support is,” he said. “You guys have created a safe space where courage isn’t defined by silence but by showing up. Where strength isn’t the absence of struggle, but the willingness to face it.”
Harry’s message had also been a sign of solidarity with the royals, who have been marking Remembrance Day annually with a unique service and parade. The speech from Harry came around the same time the royal family was gathered at central London at Cenotaph to observe the sombre event.
Meanwhile, William’s video also stresses on carrying the stories of the fallen soldiers forward as it “teaches us empathy, resilience, and responsibility”.
“When we remember, we connect with service in a personal way. We learn from the courage of others, and we carry their stories forward, so they are not forgotten. It’s not just about the past – it’s about shaping who we become in the future.
At another point, William and Harry shared the same sentiments.
“Even today, as we continue to face a number of conflicts across the world, we honour those who have gone before us, and those who are serving now,” William emphasises. “Their memories matter, their lives matter, and they remind us to be respectful, kind, brave, and thoughtful every day.”
Similarly, in an essay penned by Harry earlier this month, he wrote, “Remembrance isn’t confined to one weekend in November. It’s a lifelong commitment to empathy, gratitude, and action; to be kinder, more united, and braver in protecting what those before us fought to preserve.”
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