Prince Harry Shares Why He Loves British ‘Banter’ the Most

Although he lives in California, USA, Prince Harry says, "Britain is and always will be the country I proudly served and fought for."

 He shared his thoughts in an essay published ahead of commemoration events where the prince is scheduled to meet military veterans in Canada this week.

 Prince Harry, who served in Afghanistan, urged people not to forget the contributions of veterans who may need help "after they take off their uniforms."

 This essay, which does not mention the scandal surrounding his uncle, Andrew Mountbatten of Windsor, focuses on "what it means to be British."

He writes: "The banter of the mess, the clubhouse, the pub, the stands - ridiculous as it sounds, these are the things that make us British. I make no apology for it. I love it."

Prince Harry also writes about drawing inspiration from Ukrainians in their fight against Russian aggression.

"There is a similar stoic spirit of self-deprecation and humour in Ukrainians, that I recognise more than any other, in us Brits," he says.

Prince Harry, who runs the Invictus Games for wounded soldiers, urged people to "remember those who still bear the burden of war in body and mind, and the families who carry its memory in their hearts."

 Annual commemoration events will be held this week, including a ceremony at the Whitehall memorial on Sunday.

"Remembrance has never been about glorifying war. It's about recognising its cost: the lives changed forever and the lessons paid for, through unimaginable sacrifice," writes Prince Harry.

 "It's also about honouring those who, knowing that cost, still choose to serve."

The essay comes as his brother, Prince William, is in Brazil for the Earthshot Environmental Awards.

 Prince Harry, who moved to the United States more than five years ago, recently spoke about his experience of American culture on a podcast.

The host Hasan Minhaj asked him: "What's the most American thing you do now?" to which Harry replied: "Surf."

But Harry said he hasn't adopted any other habits, such as drinking Coors Light beer or wearing shorts to restaurants.

 In the podcast, Prince Harry also warned about the dangers of social media for young people.