King Charles smiles as he grants William new military role connected to Harry

King Charles III has passed the Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps role to his son, Prince William, in a somewhat controversial move. The father and son were all smiles at the Army Aviation Centre in Stockbridge, Hampshire, England, where Charles handed over the ceremonial belt and beret to signify William’s new role. The royal family members posed for photos with members of the military and appeared to be in good spirits despite the ongoing health crisis. William’s new title has been seen as a snub to his brother, Prince Harry, who likely would have received the honor had he not departed from the royal family in 2020.

Royal expert Christopher Andersen described William’s new title as a “tremendous insult” to Harry, especially after the Duke of Sussex’s recent U.K. trip where he did not meet with any members of the royal family. Andersen suggested that the move to give William the title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Royal Air Corps was a deliberate snub to Harry. Despite the continued snubs, Andersen considers Harry “one of the great assets of the royal family,” especially now that both King Charles III and Princess Kate Middleton are undergoing treatment for cancer.

Buckingham Palace announced William’s new role on the same day they confirmed that Charles would not meet with Harry during his recent trip to the U.K. Despite a report claiming that Charles offered Harry a place to stay during his visit, Harry declined the offer. The ongoing tensions within the royal family have been highlighted by these recent events, with Harry and Meghan Markle seemingly being sidelined as Charles and William take on more prominent roles within the family.

The snubs directed towards Harry and Meghan have been viewed as missed opportunities by some, as Harry has expressed a desire to take on a part-time role within the royal family to help during the current crisis. However, it seems that Charles and William are maintaining their distance from Harry and Meghan, further deepening the rift within the family. As the royal family navigates these challenging times, it remains to be seen how the relationships between the various members will evolve in the future.

In conclusion, the passing of the Colonel-in-Chief role to Prince William by King Charles III has sparked controversy within the royal family, particularly in relation to the ongoing tensions with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. The move has been viewed as a deliberate snub to Harry, further highlighting the strained relationships within the family. As Charles and William take on more prominent roles, the exclusion of Harry and Meghan has raised questions about the future dynamics of the royal family and how they will navigate the challenges ahead.