Prince Harry may see duty in Iraq war
By SUE LEEMAN
Associated Press
LONDON - Prince Harry, the third in line to the British throne, will join one of the army's oldest and most prestigious units, making him eligible for service in Iraq, the Ministry of Defense said Wednesday.
Harry, 21, will serve in the Blues and Royals regiment of the venerable Household Cavalry, which already has been deployed to Iraq. The regiment is the one most closely associated with Queen Elizabeth II, Harry's grandmother.
"It's fair to say that if his squadron goes to Iraq, he will probably go with it," a ministry spokesman said.
News reports said Harry hopes to lead an armored reconnaissance troop, which deploys in Scimitar vehicles and acts as the eyes and ears of the force commander.
There are two divisions within the Household Cavalry: the armored division, where Harry will train; and the mounted regiment, which performs ceremonial duties, including guarding the queen on ceremonial and public occasions, decked out in red or blue tunics and plumed helmets.
I highly doubt This'll happen, but will be intresting how the Government of England handles this.
By SUE LEEMAN
Associated Press
LONDON - Prince Harry, the third in line to the British throne, will join one of the army's oldest and most prestigious units, making him eligible for service in Iraq, the Ministry of Defense said Wednesday.
Harry, 21, will serve in the Blues and Royals regiment of the venerable Household Cavalry, which already has been deployed to Iraq. The regiment is the one most closely associated with Queen Elizabeth II, Harry's grandmother.
"It's fair to say that if his squadron goes to Iraq, he will probably go with it," a ministry spokesman said.
News reports said Harry hopes to lead an armored reconnaissance troop, which deploys in Scimitar vehicles and acts as the eyes and ears of the force commander.
There are two divisions within the Household Cavalry: the armored division, where Harry will train; and the mounted regiment, which performs ceremonial duties, including guarding the queen on ceremonial and public occasions, decked out in red or blue tunics and plumed helmets.
I highly doubt This'll happen, but will be intresting how the Government of England handles this.
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