As a result of the increased risk to himself and those around him due to his royalty status, Prince Harry will not be sent to serve in Iraq।
Usa Today reports, the British military Chief of the General Staff, General Sir Richard Dannatt announced his decision in a statement today।
“I have decided that the risk to Prince Harry is too great. There have been a number of specific threats, some reported, and some not reported, which relate directly to Prince Harry as an individual. These threats place not only him but also those around him a degree of risk that I now deem unacceptable.”
Prince Harry is currently serving as an army second lieutenant in the elite Blues and Royals regiment of the Household Cavalry। He would have led 12 men in four armored vehicles on reconnaissance missions.
Troop Commander Wales is disappointed by the reversal but will continue his military career।
“Prince Harry is very disappointed that he will not be able to go to Iraq with his troop on this deployment as he had hoped,” Clarence House, his father’s office, said in a statement. “He fully understands and accepts Gen. Dannatt’s difficult decision and remains committed to his army career. Prince Harry’s thoughts are with his troop and the rest of the battle group in Iraq.”
