Prince Harry admitted he lost “part of [his] purpose and identity” when he ended his service in the British Army.
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The Duke of Sussex — who served in the British military for 10 years from 2005 to 2015 — reflected on his experience and the creation of the Invictus Games during a surprise virtual appearance before the NATO Military Committee at its headquarters in Brussels Thursday.
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He began by acknowledging the committee members, who had welcomed him back following his previous virtual appearance in October 2024, according to People.
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“A great deal has changed since then.
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But what has not changed is the common ground between NATO and Invictus — and my belief that there is far more we can do together,” Harry, 42, said.
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“Because at its heart, NATO is an alliance of nations,” he continued.
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“But those nations are defended by people.
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People who volunteer to serve.
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People who train together, deploy together, fight together and in many cases, recover together.”
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“And families who serve alongside them in ways that are rarely acknowledged.
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And ultimately, people who come home.”
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Harry also spoke about the lack of resources available to service members when they return home and leave the military.
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“I know something about that transition,” he said.
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“When I hung up my uniform, I felt as though I had lost not simply a profession, but part of my purpose and identity.”
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As a member of the royal family, Harry said he was “fortunate” to have “another way to serve,” using that opportunity to create the Invictus Games and help others “find their way forward.”
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Our mission is much bigger,” he explained.
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“We rebuild purpose.
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We rebuild confidence.
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We strengthen families and communities.
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We connect veterans back into society.”
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“And increasingly, we connect nations so they can learn from each other about recovery, rehabilitation, mental health and life after service.”
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Harry also highlighted the importance of supporting wounded and injured veterans as they transition to life outside of the military.
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“They may never wear the uniform again.
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But they can still lead.
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They can still serve.
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They can still strengthen their community and their country.
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And they can become some of the most credible role models we have — particularly for the next generation,” he said.
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“That is character built from service, values embedded in one’s blood,” he continued.
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“We are building a global movement that can turn the experience of wounded, injured and sick service personnel and their families into stronger communities, better systems and more resilient nations.”
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The Duke of Sussex attended the United for Freedom Gala at the Imperial War Museum, where he was photographed smiling and waving to guests in a sleek navy tuxedo.
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The event was held to raise money for charities supporting Ukraine amid its ongoing war with Russia, according to the Daily Mail.
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During the fundraiser, Harry, 42, reflected on his recent visits to the country and the people he met there.
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“I have seen something in Ukraine that makes it impossible for me look away,” he said.
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“I have met people who have lost limbs, lost homes and lost loved ones — and yet somehow find the strength to rebuild.”
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Harry highlighted the determination of Ukrainians who have continued to defend their country while maintaining schools, businesses and other parts of everyday life.
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He also pointed to their efforts to “develop technology that is changing the nature of modern warfare.”
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“But their resilience should never become an excuse for the rest of us to tolerate their suffering,” he said.
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“Ukrainians should not have to prove, year after year, just how much they can endure.
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“Their courage deserves more than our admiration.
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It deserves our resolve.”
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