Prince Harry’s American Veterans Day Appearance Draws Criticism

Several American veterans have expressed outrage over Prince Harry's upcoming appearance at the Salute to Freedom Gala on November 10, which coincides with American Veterans Day.

Royal expert Angela Levin claimed to have received several emails from veterans who believe that Harry is dishonorable and will use the occasion for a PR exercise or another documentary.

The event will take place on the Intrepid boat, which was used in World War II and has since been turned into a museum.

These veterans feel that it is not the appropriate place to exploit American military honor.

While Harry will help hand out five prizes to war heroes, he will be barred from wearing military uniform.

This is because he was stripped of his honorary military titles after quitting royal duty for California.

Instead, he will have to wear black tie but can pin his four medals on his suit at the gala, a day before Veterans Day.

Other war veterans and servicemen on the aircraft carrier are likely to be in full regalia.

Harry's request for a wreath to be laid at the Cenotaph in London last year was rejected.

Despite his army record, he lost three honorary military titles, including his treasured post as Captain General of the Royal Marines, and is now a civilian.

However, he will celebrate five service members, veterans, and military families living with the invisible wounds of war at the Salute to Freedom Gala.

Meanwhile, Harry has been urged to assist the family of Nathan Hunt, a former comrade who served alongside him in Afghanistan.

Hunt saved the lives of many comrades but tragically developed post-traumatic stress and was found hanged at his home.

His grieving family was told that Nathan's name would not be added to the National Armed Forces Memorial as Defence Chiefs ruled his death was not directly linked to his service.

Nathan's parents, Derek and Maria Hunt, have written a letter to Prince Harry in the hope that he can help them force a U-turn.

They believe that Nathan was a casualty of war and that he died of mental wounds sustained during his service in Afghanistan.

Nathan served alongside Harry in 2008 in Helmand as part of a Desert Reconnaissance Unit.

His role was to locate bombs planted by the Taliban.

He was a Royal Engineers Warrant Officer when he died aged 39.

The Hunt family insists that Nathan should be included on the Armed Forces Memorial at the National Memorial Arboretum, which contains names of more than 16,000 killed in action or from disease since the end of the Second World War.

The names of three other soldiers who served in Afghanistan and died after taking their own lives are engraved on the memorial in Staffordshire.

Despite the controversy surrounding Harry's appearance at the Salute to Freedom Gala, he remains committed to honoring those who have served and sacrificed for their country.

The event will recognize the bravery and resilience of service members, veterans, and military families living with the invisible wounds of war.

It is clear that Harry's military record and his dedication to supporting veterans and their families have not gone unnoticed.

However, his decision to step down from royal duties and move to California has led to the loss of his honorary military titles and raised questions about his commitment to his former role.

As Harry continues to navigate his post-royal life, it remains to be seen how his involvement in events such as the Salute to Freedom Gala will be received by the public and the military community.