The Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, has been excluded from the esteemed list of individuals featured in Sandhurst's definitive book, "They Also Served: 200 People Who Trained At Sandhurst." Despite the foreword being penned by his brother, Prince William, Prince Harry finds himself in a similar fate to outcasts like fascist leader Sir Oswald Mosley and Waffen-SS Officer Benson Freeman.

This exclusion comes on the heels of Prince Harry boasting about defeating 25 Taliban fighters in his memoir released a year ago. In the book, he describes seeing those he defeated as 'chess pieces' rather than individuals.

Even more intriguing, Prince Harry failed to secure a spot in the book, losing out to singer James Blunt. This unexpected omission follows the release of Prince Harry's memoir, "Spare," where he committed the perceived cardinal sin of boasting about his military exploits and relocating to California, thereby distancing himself from the Queen and the country.

Prince Harry's revelation is considered by some as a misstep, leading to what is perceived as a form of humiliation by being left out of the distinguished book.

Former British Army Commander Richard Kemp shared his perspective, stating that while he might have included Prince Harry, he does not view the omission as a disappointment. Kemp acknowledged that Prince Harry's recent disharmony with the Royal Family might have influenced the decision not to include him in the book. Kemp also highlighted a remark from Prince Harry's memoir, where he mentioned seeing the enemy as less than human - a statement that overshadowed his otherwise notable contributions.

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The book, authored by Vaughan Kent-Payne, implies that not all Sandhurst graduates are commendable. Kent-Payne subtly criticizes Prince Harry by referring to a 'smattering of traitors and cads.'

Interestingly, Prince Harry is only fleetingly mentioned in his brother Prince William's entry in the book. The passage notes that Prince William could not be deployed on operations like his younger brother due to his status as a future King. 

A Sandhurst spokesperson said the book aims to showcase the diversity of accomplishments and experiences across Sandhurst graduates, not just focus on the most well-known individuals. Proceeds from the book, priced at £28, will contribute to The Sandhurst Trust, the academy's official charity and alumni community. 

Other well-known Brits included are wartime Prime Minister Winston Churchill, astronaut Major Tim Peake, and former rugby star Josh Lewsey.

Prince Harry finished a 44-week training program at Sandhurst in 2005. Harry became an officer in the Household Cavalry Blues and Royals in April 2006. He worked as a forward air controller on his first tour of Afghanistan from 2007 to 2008. Between 2012 and 2013, he served at Camp Bastion as an Apache pilot. 

Despite his notable accomplishments, Prince Harry lost his three ceremonial titles upon withdrawing from royal duties to live in the US with his wife, Meghan Markle. Last year, King Charles spoke to cadets finishing their training about the significance of the military school to Prince Harry.

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