I’m missing the army life, Harry admits
The Duke of Sussex: still reeling from the momentous decisions he has taken, or focusing on the future? It is understood that he has told friends that he is ‘‘really missing the army’’ and ‘‘cannot believe’’ what has happened to him. However, a source close to the duke, while admitting that recent events may have ‘‘taken a toll’’, told The
Times that the duke and duchess are excited about the future and have big ambitions. The duke, 35, who left the army nearly five years ago and has had to relinquish his military appointments since stepping down as a working member of the royal family, is living in California with his wife Meghan and son
Archie, who turns one next week. A source told
The Daily Telegraph: ‘‘Harry has told friends he is missing the army as well as his military appointments. He misses the camaraderies of being in the forces. He has been telling friends that he still can’t believe this has happened, [that] his life has been turned upside down. He was happy in the army, then he met Meghan and since then life has been great. But I don’t think he foresaw things turning out as they did.’’ He has been talking to military friends during lockdown. This week he spearheaded the launch of Headfit, a mental wellbeing fitness tool for the military. A source told The Times: ‘‘The last 12 months: having a baby, moving country twice, and everything they have been through publicly and privately, I am sure that will take a toll on you. However, they are excited. They have ambitious plans.’’