The Royal Family tend to get a pretty bad press in this country. However, unlike Tony Blair's eldest son, who has recently spent some fun time in the States working as 'a political intern', both Prince William and Prince Harry have gone through officer training at Sandhurst.
Now it looks like that Prince Harry will be accompanying his cavalry Regiment to Basra. If Prince Harry does accompany "A" Squadron, with the Blues and Royals, then he'll be closely following in his Uncle's footsteps who served in the Falklands.
His great-grandfather, the future King George VI, saw action during World War One, and his grandfather Prince George Duke of Kent died on active service, with the RAF, in 1942.
However, despite the 'minor' royals serving during times of conflict, long gone are the days when the reigning monarch took to the field. The last to do so was George II, who took command against the French at Dettingen in 1743. The Blues and Royals were actually present at this victory during the War of the Austrian Succession. As such, it would be highly unlikely that Prince William, as a future monarch, will be sent anywhere near the war zone.
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Uncle Ben said;
As a child I remember seeing news clips during WWII of the King in London during the blitz. The royal family has never shrunk from duty. Also they didn't get any more rationed food than other English families. There is such a difference between true leaders and politicians.
Ben, as you probably recall, they continued to live at Buckingham Palace throughout the war. They were actually in residence when the grounds of Buckingham Palace were hit during those raids.
With what is happening with the British hostages in Iran, our current government is showing itself to be merely political. It continues to display a true lack of leadership.
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