As Prince Harry announces he’ll head down under next month as part of his final commitment to the military forces, here are the best photos of the Prince in uniform.
After ten years of full-time military service, Prince Harry will be leaving the Armed Forces, it has been announced.
The royal started his duties as an Officer Cadet at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in May 2005, and having had such a fulfilling military career, considers it a huge honour to be given the opportunity to serve his country.
In an opening statement, Prince Harry explained the reason behind making such a life-changing decision.
“After a decade of service, moving on from the Army has been a really tough decision. I consider myself incredibly lucky to have had the chance to do some very challenging jobs and have met many fantastic people in the process.”
“Inevitably most good things come to an end and I am at a crossroads in my military career. Luckily for me, I will continue to wear the uniform and mix with fellow servicemen and women for the rest of my life, helping where I can,” he says.
“So while I am finishing one part of my life, I am getting straight into a new chapter. I am really looking forward to it.”
Before leaving operational service, Prince Harry will spend four weeks in April and May seconded to the Australian Defence Force, where he will be attached to various units to gain an appreciation of the Australian Army’s domestic operating environment and capabilities.
He will then go on to undertake other final duties in different parts of the world before returning to London.
“I am considering the options for the future and I am really excited about the possibilities. Spending time with the Australian Defence Force will be incredible and I know I will learn a lot.”
Air Chief of the Australian Defence Force, Marshal Mark Binskin welcomes Prince Harry’s attachment.
“We are pleased that Captain Wales will be able to see first-hand the work the ADF is doing to support wounded, injured and ill members.”
General Sir Nicholas Carter, Chief of the General staff, paid tribute to Prince Harry’s longstanding military career.
“Captain Harry Wales, as he is known affectionately in the Army, has achieved much in his ten years as a soldier [and has] been at the forefront throughout this service.”
“We wish him the very best for the future, we thank him for his service, and we look forward to his continuing involvement with his regiments and with our wounded.”
His Royal Highness will continue to support the work of The Queen and the Royal Family through a programme of official engagements, both at home and overseas, in addition to his existing charitable responsibilities.
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After ten years of full-time military service, Prince Harry will be leaving the Armed Forces, it has been announced. Here are our favourite photos of the Prince in uniform.
During his time in the Armed Forces, Prince Harry has undertaken two operational tours in Afghanistan in 2007 and again in 2012.
In 2005, Prince Harry started his military career as an Officer Cadet at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, and was commissioned as an Army Officer in 2006.
In 2013 he visited the U.S where he spoke to many injured soldiers at the Military Advanced Training Center at Walter Reed National Military Medical Centre.
Paying respect to the victims of the Afghanistan war in the United States in 2013, Prince Harry wore his No. 1 ceremonial uniform of The Blues and Royals.
His Royal Highness is set to join the Australian Defence Force for four weeks in April and May this year.
In 2014, Prince Harry transferred from the Army Air Corps to a Staff Officer role where he helped organise the Invictus Games.
The Invictus Games in London, for wounded, injured and sick veterans uses sport to assist in rehabilitation. Here Harry joins Philip Hammond, Secretary of State for Defence at the launch of the games.
Joining many former soldiers in the games, Prince Harry talks to wheelchair basketball players at the launch.
In 2014, Prince Harry joined Prince Phillip and The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge at the Trooping the Colour ceremony, wearing his ceremonial uniform of The Blues and Royals.
Which made another appearance at the Service of Commemoration, marking the end of combat operations in Afghanistan.
