King Charles III recently passed the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William in a move that has sparked controversy. The father and son were seen together at the Army Aviation Centre in Stockbridge, Hampshire, where Charles handed over the air corps’ belt and light blue beret to William, signifying his new role. The royal family members were all smiles and appeared to be in good spirits, despite the ongoing health crisis affecting the family.
Royal expert Christopher Andersen has called William’s new title a “tremendous insult” to Prince Harry, especially after Harry’s recent trip to the UK where he did not meet with any members of the royal family. Andersen believes that Charles refusing to meet Harry and simultaneously giving the Colonel-in-Chief title to William was a deliberate snub to Harry, who likely would have been bestowed the honor had he not departed from the royal family in 2020 with Meghan Markle.
On the same day that William’s new role was announced, Buckingham Palace released a statement confirming that Charles would not meet with Harry as the Duke of Sussex returned to the UK. Despite the continued snubs towards Harry, Andersen considers him to be “one of the great assets of the royal family,” especially now that both Charles and Princess Kate Middleton are undergoing treatment for cancer. Andersen believes that Harry could play a valuable part-time role in supporting the royal family during this crisis, but it seems that the family does not want to involve him or Meghan Markle.
The feud between the royal family members continues as Charles refuses to meet with Harry and bestows William with a prestigious title previously held by Harry. Andersen believes that the royal family is missing out on an opportunity to utilize Harry’s skills and expertise during this crisis, especially as both Charles and Kate Middleton are undergoing cancer treatment. The passing of the Colonel-in-Chief role to William and the continued snubs towards Harry have raised questions about the future dynamics of the royal family and how they will navigate this ongoing feud.
Despite the tension within the royal family, William’s new role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps is a significant honor for him and underscores his growing responsibilities within the monarchy. The event at the Army Aviation Centre showcased the father and son in a positive light, despite the controversies surrounding the snub towards Harry. The royal family’s actions and decisions regarding Harry’s role within the family will likely continue to be scrutinized by the public and royal experts, as the feud between family members shows no signs of abating. It remains to be seen how this ongoing drama will impact the unity and future of the royal family.
