Prince Harry says he's a dad and veteran on podcast

Prince Harry described himself as a "full-time dad" and a "British Army veteran" during a recent podcast interview that has drawn scrutiny from royal commentators, even as he concluded a visit to the United Kingdom that included a private family meeting with King Charles III. The Duke of Sussex made the remarks on the "Joe Marler Will See You Now" podcast, an episode released on July 13 and believed to have been recorded during his trip to the U.K. earlier this month.

When asked by host and former rugby player Joe Marler to state his occupation, Harry offered several titles. He identified himself as a "full-time dad, British Army veteran, Prince of England, Duke," before settling on "Duke." He also clarified that he is the founder, not the inventor, of the Invictus Games, the international adaptive sports competition for wounded service personnel. The interview was conducted in part to promote the upcoming Invictus Games, scheduled for Birmingham in 2027.

The casual conversation covered lighter topics, including Harry's grooming routine and his favorite "trashy TV" show, which he identified as the reality series "Love Island." He also joked about the color of his hair,...