His Remembrance Day tribute sparks fresh questions about a possible return to the royal fold
Harry has opened up once again about the sense of distance he feels from his life in Britain, raising new speculation about whether he could be welcomed back into the royal family in 2026.
To mark Remembrance Day, the Duke of Sussex wrote a personal letter titled The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What It Means to Be British. It honoured the country’s veterans but also read as a quiet confession about how he views his place in the world.
In the message he described his life in Montecito as temporary, writing that Britain “is, and always will be, the country I proudly served and fought for.”
Royal commentator Richard Fitzwilliams told Fox News that the message revealed what he believes is Harry’s biggest lifelong regret: feeling as though he is living in self imposed exile. He said the letter showed Harry at his strongest, yet highlighted how far he has drifted from his roots. Fitzwilliams added that Harry’s years in the military remain central to his identity, especially after the loss of his mother.
He also suggested the Duke spoke with genuine emotion in his tribute to veterans, noting that Harry is likely carrying another layer of regret because of the current health concerns facing his father, King Charles.
The letter has revived questions about whether the King might be open to reshaping Harry’s role in the years ahead.
