What did Prince Harry do in the Military? A Look Back at his Services
Prince Harry has undergone a significant transformation over the years, from his glamorous royal duties to more earthy pursuits. At an early age, 13 to be exact [(1)], Prince Harry set his sights on becoming part of the British armed services. His decision didn’t come as a shock as his family has strong naval traditions. In the year 2006 [(2)], Harry revealed his desire to enroll, and on 23-May-2006 [, he officially joined the University of Wales Institute and Army Training Corps* (Infantry)**. Why start with the Army Infantry program? It’s fascinating!
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Prince Harry’s Military Career-Background and Early Years:
- Reason (s) for entering infantry: Prince Harry revealed concerns about his safety: an attack on his plane; the fear of putting Diana’s name to shame & protecting his mother’s legend*. [(3)]
Career milestones as Junior Officer:
- June 2006:
- Joined the Military Royal Family, 1th Fusiliers (York
- Enrolled in the Intelligence Support Officer course
- June 2006:
Early Military Adventure–Afghanistan Conflict*
*Deploy date: 13,2028 (Operation "Eagle" in HELMNDS) [(2.5)] Roles (a) – Infantry Officer; (2) – Intelligence Mentor – worked closely with Af Afghan National Security Forces ( ANC )
Conflict insights: Witnessed various casualties, injuries, death close friends and colleagues
Other Crucial Assignments/Operational Deployments:
Battle of Walia , 2008
Under fire; 300 enemy troops; +16 friendly casualties)
In the footsteps’ of his father. Wounded; treated;Operazione Hussar, South Wales, 2005 [(5)]
Operation Resulate, Afghanistan) [(4)] Assistance to local authorities
Data**
**Military service end date:** 02-Oct-2015
Honors / Mentions:
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It’s interesting to mention two of the most dangerous battlefields where Prince Harry himself was present. A list of other significant points
Some Consequences of Prince Harry Joining the Military **(*)
What did Prince Harry bring:
- A new angle on his royal journey ()
- The support role of a royal at armed forces functions
New family connections, especially friendships: - Bonding from tough experiences and shared perspectives
From Fighting to Charity Work-Pausing his Military**)
His own experiences as a Soldier became a key factor shaping subsequent charity work. These humanitarian efforts would have continued growth in importance over 19 years of his existence.