Oct 9, 2006, 14:45 GMT
Britain's Prince William is set to become a park ranger.
The 24-year-old royal reportedly plans to take over from his grandfather Prince Phillip as official ranger of Windsor Great Park when he completes his three-year army commission.
Like his younger brother, Prince Harry, 22, William will join the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals regiment after completing his officer training at Sandhurst Military Academy in December.
However, unlike Harry, William is not planning on embarking on a long-term army career and, instead, he wants to take a part-time role managing the 5,000-acre Berkshire estate.
A friend told Britain's Daily Mail newspaper: "If truth be told William would love to spend the rest of his life working as a gentleman farmer. He's a country boy at heart and it is where his interest lies.
"Taking over from Prince Phillip as ranger of Windsor Great Park is the perfect job for him.
"William is very close to his grandfather and will enjoy learning from him. He won't be doing it full-time but it is something he will very much enjoy."
Windsor Great Park has become a favourite hunting ground for the royal family and attracts over two million visitors a year.
A Clarence House spokesman said: "Any discussion of Prince's William's future plans is speculative at this stage."
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