Prince Harry is to leave the armed forces this year, the Evening Standard can reveal today.
He has taken the decision to end his active military career after having served two tours of duty on the front line in Afghanistan with distinction.
Harry, 30, plans to focus on his charity work and aims to spend “a significant period abroad” on field projects in Africa. The Prince, known as Captain Harry Wales in the military, is keen to pursue his interests in “conservation and wildlife”. Until he leaves the forces and in future years, it is also believed he will focus on programmes to aid the rehabilitation of injured service personnel.
But before his active military duties end, the Standard understands he will move to Australia for “several weeks”, seconded to serve with units there. Later he will spend time in New Zealand but not be involved with the military there.
Harry is expected to join his father Prince Charles at the 100th anniversary Anzac Day dawn service at Gallipoli in April. It is understood he will already have travelled to Australia before flying to Turkey for that significant engagement.
Sources in Australia say the Prince is expected to fulfil several other non-military public duties Down Under.
The Governor Generals’ offices in both countries are understood to be currently working on his programme.
Kensington Palace would not comment on if and when he will leave active service.
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http://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/prince-harry-to-quit-armed-forces-world-exclusive-end-military-career-more-charity-work-10074631.htmlNo duh. He's 30, has had 9 years and two tours, so it's about the right time to leave.
