The decision is particularly poignant considering Harry’s military service in Afghanistan, where he formed a deep personal connection to the Army Air Corps. Pandora Forsyth, a royal commentator, told Sky News that William is the “right fit for the role” and that Harry was aware he would have to relinquish his honorary military titles when he stepped back from royal duties. “It’s brutal,” she said, “and very personal for him.”
In his memoir, Harry described William as both his “beloved brother and archnemesis”—words that feel especially fitting in light of this latest family development.
