Prince Harry Dubbed The Royal Family's 'Best Asset' After Germany's Veterans Day Speech
By Afouda Bamidele on June 16, 2025 at 10:30 AM EDT

In what can be described as a very stressful year, Prince Harry is finally getting all his flowers!
The Duke of Sussex is receiving multiple doses of praise as he delivered an astounding speech at Germany's inaugural edition of Veterans' Day.
Prince Harry's appearance in Berlin comes days after he was skipped by his family for the 2025 Trooping the Colour annual military parade in honor of King Charles' birthday.
Prince Harry Praised The German People For Their Unwavering Support

The Invictus Games founder was present at the celebration, which took place yesterday, June 15, in Berlin, Germany. In a video address, the prince relished the rare opportunity afforded to him by the German defense minister to address the former members of the German Armed Forces.
He referenced the attitude shown by the German people at the 2023 Invictus Games convention in Düsseldorf. In his words:
"The warmth, the enthusiasm, and the unwavering support shown by the German people for our global community of wounded service personnel was truly humbling. You certainly delivered on your promise to create a home for respect."
He spoke on the bond shared by military veterans through years of struggle and battle on the war front in defense of their country. "We understand each other, regardless of flag or uniform, bound by shared experiences and an enduring commitment to service," he noted.
Harry described veterans as living testaments of resilience and moral courage who understand that loyalty lies with "the people" and "with the truth." The prince added that through his years of service, you clearly understand how heavy the weight may become.
Harry stressed to the veterinarians that the day was a celebration of them and their legacy, their oath, and their loyalty to their country. Towards the end, Harry said:
"Today, let us renew our commitment, together, to protect the freedoms that define who we are, to serve each other for peace, for dignity, and for the enduring promise of democracy."
According to PEOPLE, he signed off with "Vielen dank und einen schönen tag," meaning "thank you very much and have a nice day" in German.
Internet Users Weighed In On The Duke's Veterans Day Speech
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex was asked by Germany's Minister of Defense to deliver a message on Germany's Veterans Day.
"We serve not to glorify war, but to protect peace."
He says some words in German too 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/mldvL03t8M
— Katerina 🇺🇦 (@Le__Katerina) June 15, 2025
Prince Harry's speech garnered massive attention on social media, drawing numerous comments from fans and foes he has amassed during his journey with the royal family.
An X user wrote, "Those f-ols drove their best assets away. A shame," seemingly referencing the fallout between the Prince and members of the royal family.
The statement was echoed by another commenter who noted, "D-mbest thing the RF ever did was push Harry n Meghan out. He's the best of y'all as is his family." One more commenter described Harry as the "best representative" of the royal family, and another declared that "he should have been king."
A fifth X user painstakingly informed the public that the Prince is "becoming an autonomous diplomat through the power of the Invictus community." They noted that it felt good to see Harry:
"Garner social, political, and financial power away from the seat of the monarchy simply from his hard work, love of people and vets, and for his clear love of his country."
A sixth commenter sent "massive respect and love" to Harry, who, according to them, is a "leader through and through."
Harry Called His Mama, Princess Diana's Boy

Commenters did not hesitate to find similarities between the Prince and his late mother, Princess Diana, who died from injuries sustained in an auto crash on August 31, 1997.
Princess Diana and King Charles welcomed Prince Harry on September 15, 1984, in London, two years after welcoming Prince William in 1982.
"Harry, you keep doing your mother so proud...a true statesman," this X subscriber notedin reference to Diana's impressive humanitarian and advocacy work during her life.
Another commenter, who dubbed him "Diana's beautiful son," informed the Prince that they and his late mother were proud of him. "My gawd, he is Diana's boy through and through," this X subscriber wrote.
A fourth commenter noted that they were not surprised the Prince was invited to speak on behalf of the German veterans. According to them, "Harry, you honor Veterans all over the Globe better than anybody, great speech."
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Were Excluded From Another Royal Event

While Harry may be bagging all the applause away from his home front, he, alongside Meghan Markle, was a no-show for one of King Charles' birthday celebrations. The Blast reported that the royal couple were not invited to the annual military parade to commemorate King Charles' birthday.
This marks the couple's third consecutive year missing the highly auspicious event, following their attendance in 2022, which coincided with the late Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee.
In 2022, the couple was reportedly restricted from fully participating in the main royal balcony. Instead, they made their appearance from a place set aside for non-working members of the royal family.
Their absence at this year's event allegedly marked a significant turnaround in their history with the royal family. Since their exit from the United Kingdom in 2020, the couple has remained on shaky ground regarding invitations to royal events.
However, with their outright removal from the invitation list, the couple's fate is now set in stone, as the royal insider, Richard Eden, affirmed that they may stop getting considered for any major celebrations altogether.
Harry & Meghan Come Under Fire For Controversial Hire

The conflict between the royal family and the couple continues to deepen as they have allegedly crossed another line by making a sensitive hire.
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex employed the services of the woman reportedly responsible for promoting the hit Netflix series "The Crown" as their new Director of Communications.
Identified as Emily Robinson, she boasts approximately two decades of experience in the branding and entertainment industries on her résumé. She actively contributed to promoting seasons 3-6 of the Netflix show.
Emily also spent about a decade with Netflix, which has also become the couple's longtime business partner. However, the latest collaboration between Harry, Meghan, and Emily is viewed by insiders as an alliance with ulterior motives.
According to the source, the couple has shut their eyes to Emily's contribution to the controversial run of "The Crown" and are instead focused on the gains they stand to reap from her work with them.
Who could have told Prince Harry would impress the public this year?