Prince Harry 'in tears' after latest royal snub

The Duke of Sussex was reported to have been emotionally affected by his father King Charles’ decision to bestow the title of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps upon Prince William instead of Harry.

Royal author and commentator Tom Quinn spoke to the Mirror about the development claiming that Prince Harry was “in tears” upon hearing the news.

Quinn said, "Harry feels his time in the military was a rare happy time in his life when he was judged on his merits as a man not on his merits as a member of the Royal Family.”

He added: "Having always hated being the spare in terms of the succession he now finds that one of the few important roles he had as the younger brother has now been handed over to the person Harry himself described as his nemesis.

“Harry cannot fail to get the message; his last few ties to his old life are being cut and he is being set adrift, permanently."

The Buckingham Palace knew the timing of the move would "really hurt" Harry, the royal expert said adding that Harry “is said to have been in tears when he heard" the news.

Quinn said: "King Charles' announcement that Prince Harry is being stripped of his role as Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps is a real kick in the teeth for the son who always felt marginalised and underrated.

“What makes it much worse is that the role is being given to the very man who Harry sees as the cause of so many of his problems - his brother. And the announcement was deliberately made during Harry's brief visit to the UK to have maximum impact; it shows Harry that he really is no longer welcome."

Quinn continued, "Being Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps was something Harry really did enjoy and of which he was very proud.

“There is a rushed feel to the whole thing too as if they can't wait to be rid of this troublesome prince which is why Harry's role will be transferred to William in just a few days' time, on 13 May."