He has completed more than a decade of full-time military service and now Prince Harry will take a step back to focus on his royal responsibilities and charitable endeavours.
In March the Prince announced that he made a decision to leave the Army after coming to a “crossroad in my military career,” and today he has officially said good-bye to the armed forces.
In an official statement from Kensington Palace it was revealed that, “the Prince has had a fulfilling military career and considers it a huge honour to have served his country in the Armed Forces.”
At just 30, Prince Harry has had an impressive career, one that took him to the front line in Afghanistan twice and saw his royal roles focus more heavily on the rehabilitation of veterans.
The young royal will now head to South Africa to join the fight against elephant and rhino poachers.
The fifth-in-line to the throne’s military service is nothing short of inspiring and to honour a decade of bravery we’ve taken a look back at our favourite Captain Wales moments.
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Even from a young age Prince Harry looked great in camo, seen here with his doting Mum, Princess Diana and his brother Prince William.
Prince Harry takes a break while on duty in the Afghan desert.
In 2006 the prince was an astute student training at the Sandhurst Military Academy.
Captain Wales has always taken his military duty seriously, here he is on patrol in the desert back in 2008.
That smile! There’s no denying that Prince Harry’s colour is definitely Army green.
Prince Harry remembers the lives lost in Afghanistan last year as the mission comes to an end.
Proud dad moment! Prince Charles presents his son with his flying wings at his pilot’s course graduation.
Still Cheeky! Captain Wales cracks a smile as his granny passes him during the Queen’s Sovereign day Parade in 2006.
And who could forget that time Prince Harry stole our hearts again, when he visited Sydney earlier this year. Thanks for your service Captain Wales!
