29 Feb 2008

Prince Harry is one of the Boys

TALIBAN fanatics were last night feared to be hunting down Prince Harry after he secretly fought in the Afghan badlands for ten weeks.

The 23-year-old Household Cavalry lieutenant killed up to 30 of the enemy on his frontline tour by directing at least THREE air strikes.

He was given NO special privileges and faced the same high risks as the troops around him.

And he got up close to the enemy — bringing down bombs on Taliban attackers in his role as a Forward Air Controller.

Prince Harry ... serves in Afghanistan

Last night the head of the Army heaped praise on the royal.

Gen Sir Richard Dannatt, Chief of the General Staff, said: “His conduct has been exemplary. He is a credit to the nation.”

PM Gordon Brown said: “The whole of Britain will be proud of the outstanding service he is giving.”

Conservative leader David Cameron said: “Harry has been incredibly brave.”

Prince Harry fights Taliban on three month tour -  The Sun