Prince Harry is heading to Iraq:
"LONDON - The head of the British army said Monday that he had personally decided that Prince Harry, the third in line to the throne, will serve with a combat unit in Iraq.
Commanders reportedly had reconsidered their decision to allow the prince to fight in Iraq for fear he would become a target of insurgents and his presence could endanger other soldiers. Harry's regiment, the Blues and Royals, is due to begin a six-month tour of duty in Iraq within weeks...
"The younger son of the late Princess Diana, Harry has been a frequent face on the front of Britain's tabloid newspapers, which have provided a constant stream of coverage of his party-going lifestyle at glitzy London nightclubs.
But he has said he is serious about an army career. After graduating from the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst last year, Harry insisted on an opportunity to serve in the armed forces."
So here we have a real life Prince, and not just of any backwater country, but of the United Kingdom who has actually demanded to serve his country on the front lines. I'm not a fan at all of this war (big surprise, I'm sure), and furthermore I do believe he's going to be a magnet for insurgents (which might be a reason that the military is sending him), but his dedication is inspiring. It's nice to see that there are some in the elite who are willing to sacrifice themselves even if I personally think that the emotions are misplaced.
Good luck Prince Harry--you'll need it.
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