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Prince Harry - to fight in Afghanistan?
Aug 14, 2006, 13:54 GMT
Britain's Prince Harry could be sent to fight in Afghanistan.
The 21-year-old royal - who is currently training at Bovington Army barracks in Dorset, England - will find out where his regiment will be posted before Christmas.
Harry, who is third in line to the throne, will apparently be flown out to join his Blues and Royals regiment next spring and it is likely they will be based in Afghanistan. A source told Britain's The Mail on Sunday newspaper: 'Harry has started preparing himself to go to war. He expects to be sent to Afghanistan to join the rest of his regiment. 'The Blues and Royals provide valuable reconnaissance work, seeking out where the enemy is hiding, and there is a need for that in Afghanistan at the moment.' Harry's father, Prince Charles, is said to be concerned his son could be sent to the war-torn country and is allowing him to have some fun before he is posted. The source added: 'Prince Charles has not been so strict when it comes to disciplining him recently, and has said he appreciates Harry needs some freedom. 'Charles seems proud his son will soon be serving his country on foreign shores and Harry has been allowed drinking more often in the past few weeks.'Copyright 2006 BANG Media International
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