Prince Harry Reflects on British Identity and Courage
Prince Harry has written a heartfelt essay ahead of Remembrance Day, honoring those who gave their lives for Great Britain. In his piece titled “The Bond, The Banter, The Bravery: What it means to be British – By Prince Harry,” he reflects on national pride and shared resilience.
The Duke of Sussex emphasizes that remembrance is not about glorifying war, but about acknowledging its human cost and paying tribute to those who understand that price yet still choose to serve. His words come as the royal family and the nation prepare to mark Remembrance Sunday on November 9.
“Every November the world, for a moment, grows quieter. We pause, together, to remember. Remembrance has never been about glorifying war. It’s about recognising its cost: the lives changed forever and the lessons paid for, through unimaginable sacrifice.”
Harry recalls his visit to Ukraine earlier this year, where he met men and women rebuilding their lives at the Superhumans Centre after severe injuries. He describes being deeply inspired by their resilience and determination to define themselves not by loss, but by purpose.
“They reminded me that bravery is not the absence of fear, but the triumph of purpose over it.”
He notes a shared spirit between Britons and Ukrainians — a sense of resilience, humor, and courage in adversity — qualities that he feels represent the essence of being British.
Author’s Summary
Prince Harry’s reflective essay ties remembrance, resilience, and British humor into a tribute to those who embody courage both in war and recovery.