Charles speaks of his pride in his sons during military parade

The monarch’s sentiments come just days after it was confirmed the Duke of Sussex will be attending his father’s coronation (Picture: Reuters/Getty)

The king has spoken of his ‘immense pride’ in Prince William and Prince Harry.

Charles III’s comments, made yesterday while attending the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst for the 200th Sovereign’s Parade, came days after Buckingham Palace confirmed the Duke of Sussex will be present at the monarch’s coronation on May 6th. 

There had been speculation Prince Harry would not attend the event, given his estrangement from other members of the royal family following the publication of his tell-all memoir, Spare. 

His wife, Duchess of Sussex Meghan Markle, will not be present. 

Addressing more than 170 cadets who’d completed their training as officers at Sandhurst on Thursday, Charles spoke ‘as a father of two alumni of this academy’, adding he knew ‘the immense pride’ the graduates’ families would be feeling. 

The king also recalled his own time spent at military college. 

He said: ‘Having attended, and survived, two of the other military academies 50 years ago, I think I have some idea of the challenges which are inherent in military training.

Relations between Prince Harry and the rest of the royal family have plummeted following the publication of his memoir ‘Spare’ (Picture: Getty Images Europe)

King Charles also recalled his own time at military college in his speech to graduating cadets at Sandhurst (Picture: Reuters)

‘I have experienced the nerves, the exhaustion, even the self-doubt, but despite such recollections, it is the lifelong friendships which are forged through shared hardship, and the humour you find in the darkest hours of the coldest, wettest nights, which remain with you.’

Charles went on to praise the support given by the British army to the ‘courageously indomitable Ukrainian people’.

He said: ‘As we have now passed the first anniversary of the conflict in Ukraine, it is worth saying that I have been particularly impressed and proud of the role the British Army, alongside wider defence, has played in supporting Ukraine.

King Charles underlined the importance of the military in keeping the country ‘safe and functioning’ (Picture: UK Press)

The king also recalled his own time at Sandhurst (Picture: UK Press)

‘The UK has been a leading nation in delivering training expertise, equipment and advice alongside our allies and partners.’

The king further commended the military for the evacuation of Kabul, and for supporting the government throughout the coronavirus pandemic. 

He said: ‘We face challenges at home and abroad, all of which, I know, draw on our Army to assist in keeping the country safe and functioning.

‘We are fortunate to have you, as well as those here today who so loyally support you.’

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