Yes, I head about this too, Javelin and was very impressed.
He could've ended up as some worthless royal rendition of Paris Hilton. But no..
He has character.
I've seen both he and his brother interviewed and am somewhat struck by the notion that they both really just wish they were normal people leading normal lives.
Not arrogant at all.

The mind seeks and the spirit yearns.
But the heart knows what the heart knows.

Its time Prince Harry step out of his comfort zone. The royal family must be proud of him.

He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose - Jim Eillot

The name Harry doesn't sound very official at all. Is his name Harry or Harold?

I think he should be allowed to serve the full term in Afghanistan. It will anger the other soldiers who want to go home and must service the entire length of time in Afghanistan. To send him home will hurt morale of the soldiers.

Thank you conservative Bush/McCain Republicans for global warming, the use of food (corn ethanol) in the gas tanks of SUV's causing famine all over the world. resulting in slow death for all life on earth. Thank you for urban sprawl, the non-stop building of new homes that no one wants, and the destruction of all farmland to build the new homes with illegal labor from south of the border that you won't protect. Thank you for trying to destroy Social Security and medical care for all Americans, great bunch of guys, oh did I mention the non stop wars to support conservative republican arms and ammunition manufactures?

I say hats off to the queen!It looks to me that she want's the army to make a MAN of him,which in turn suggests that she relly cares about him and wants him to be someone to whom others can look up,..the prince needs to grow up and being out in afghanistan will give him a real insight into how his countrymen fare in harsh conditions..I'm sure that no one in their right minds expect to see him in combat,but nevertheless it will be an eyeopener.No pubbing no clubbing,it will NOT be easy for him and i wish him well.

Unfortunately...revealing his identity not only makes him a target but all of his buddies..
I guess they don't have any choice but to whisk him away.
Didn't the same thing happen in Iraq?

The mind seeks and the spirit yearns.
But the heart knows what the heart knows.

@Pietro...I don't give any credit to the Queen on this unless someone can prove me wrong...

The mind seeks and the spirit yearns.
But the heart knows what the heart knows.

He COULD stay in Afghanistan. Elvis Presley finnished his term honorably, was promoted to sergeant and behaved like any other soldier.

Many famous or rich or political figures have served in combat zones, some wounded, some killed, that is the way of combat. Some live and some die. If the common British soldier can die in combat why not the prince? Not that I would want that but it doesn't appear to me that the prince is a coward at all.

Thank you conservative Bush/McCain Republicans for global warming, the use of food (corn ethanol) in the gas tanks of SUV's causing famine all over the world. resulting in slow death for all life on earth. Thank you for urban sprawl, the non-stop building of new homes that no one wants, and the destruction of all farmland to build the new homes with illegal labor from south of the border that you won't protect. Thank you for trying to destroy Social Security and medical care for all Americans, great bunch of guys, oh did I mention the non stop wars to support conservative republican arms and ammunition manufactures?

I don't think you can compare Afghanistan 2008 with Germany in the late '50s.
While serving there anonymously (I believe), proves that Harry has the guts and doesn't want to be a spoiled rich kid.
But now that it is known there is an English prince there, he will be the number one target, not only putting the prince in danger, but everyone around him as well. And I think most British (and other) soldiers will understand that, so that it won't lower their moral.

You don't need to control him.... you need to unleash him!

If he really wants to experience the real world in the army he should give up the very thing that's holding him back, his title. Then he can be free to roam Iraq, Afghanistan, Iran, North Korea...

When did they ever allow a british, or other army into north korea?

um arent all British soldiers targets in Iraq and Afghanistan?so it wouldnt really matter if Harry is with them or not.

Ni heolas go haontios - There is no knowledge without unity

"So what should we do today.

Well I thought we'd go blow up some Civilians.

Really? I think its better if we go look for the fair haired heir to the British Throne.

The Prince?

Sure!"

It does matter if Harry is with them. They are at a GREATER risk.

how so?irregardless if he is their or not they are still seen as occupying forces and the militants will target British/coalition soldiers...

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You are at GREATER risk.

The danger is still there around you but if you are with the Prince they are more likely to TARGET you.

no no no
prehaps for propoganda purposes mr ed yes it would be a great coop for the militants however just because the prince is there well sheltered by the ay doesnt mean the british soldiers are in any more danager than they already are

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THEY WILL TARGET YOU AS YOUR SEEN AS AN ILLEGAL OCCUPATION FORCE!

Ni heolas go haontios - There is no knowledge without unity

Think about it.

What would be a greater scalp?

Exactly.

ed it doesnt matter,as i mentionedin an earlier post about the propoganda value for them if he was killed it still doesnt detract the fact regardless of his presence there or not its still very dangerous for a brit etc to erve in Iraq or Afghanistan.

Ni heolas go haontios - There is no knowledge without unity

Anyone would think I've painted Afghanistan as a walk in the park.

I was pointing out it makes the risk greater to those around him.

They are animals...look at the videos they post to Al Jazeera.

I think it DOES matter, and i think it does put troops at greater risk. Isn't that obvious?

"Watch your step by the crowd of fanatics, while they kill in the name of applied mathematics"

i don't really think it was a good idea to send him in Afghanistan, but it can be a good exercise for seeing the reality behind the scene.
i just wanna say that he's cute.

I am merely writing about the pattern we seem to be following. It doesn't take a genius to see where all this is heading. (Axis of Evil, anyone?) Where America goes the loyal puppy (UK) follows. If Harry wants to be a brave little boy and fight in wars no-one believes him then all power to him I say.

Its good to see that he got a chance to go althou i am sure he wasnt put at as much danger as most normal soldiers

Every blade of grass has its angel that bends over it and whispers, 'Grow, grow.'

In wars no one believes in? Speak for yourself.

Ni heolas go haontios - There is no knowledge without unity

You have to be in the army to have an opinion?

The mind seeks and the spirit yearns.
But the heart knows what the heart knows.

Ni heolas go haontios - There is no knowledge without unity

And you got a simple reply.

No I have not served in the Army.

I am 18 years of age.

I believe the minimum length of time is three years, that would have made me 15 when I joined up.

o thank you for finally answering my question:)

Ni heolas go haontios - There is no knowledge without unity