Prince Harry 'hurt' by Royal Family move after losing titles that 'meant the world to him'
Prince Harry was hurt by a Royal Family move that resulted in him losing his military titles, a source has claimed.
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Prince Harry was hurt by a Royal Family move that resulted in him losing his military titles, a source has claimed.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped down as senior royals over four years ago and shortly after moved to the US.
Harry's decision to quit royal life means he is no longer eligible for honorary military roles.
A friend of the King's youngest son told the Mail: "Harry was genuinely hurt that he was not allowed to retain his formal links to the military."
Prince Harry was hurt by a Royal Family move that resulted in him losing his military titles, a source has claimed.
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The insider added: "They meant the world to him."
It comes as Prince Harry is facing an uncomfortable situation as a petition to stop him from receiving an award has reached 50,000 signatures.
Despite the backlash, a source in the US said regarding the award: "These awards are great for keeping Harry and Meghan in the news. They boost their profile at a time when they are not producing much work.
"Their agents love awards, too, as they keep everyone happy."
The royal is set to be given the memorial award set up in the name of Pat Tillman in Hollywood this month.
It comes as Prince Harry is facing an uncomfortable situation as a petition to stop him from receiving an award has reached 50,000 signatures.
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Tilman gave up a lucrative career in the NFL to enlist as an Army Ranger in 2002.
The US war hero served in Iraq and then Afghanistan, where he was killed by friendly fire in 2004. He was awarded the Silver Star and Purple Heart for bravery.
Tilman's mother Mary has criticised the decision to give the award named after her dead son to Prince Harry.
Mary said: "I am shocked as to why they would select such a controversial and divisive individual to receive the award.
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Tilman gave up a lucrative career in the NFL to enlist as an Army Ranger in 2002.
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"There are recipients that are far more fitting. There are individuals working in the veteran community that are doing tremendous things to assist veterans.
"These individuals do not have the money, resources, connections or privilege that Prince Harry has. I feel that those types of individuals should be recognised."
A petition demanding ESPN rethink their decision, claiming the Duke of Sussex had been "involved in controversies that call into question his suitability to receive an honour of this magnitude" has now reached 50,000 signatures.
The petition says "awarding this honour to someone who does not reflect the award’s intent diminishes its value and disrespects Tillman’s memory."