Prince Harry's Decade-Long Military Career: A Soldier's Journey
A Prince's Call to Duty
From the halls of the Royal Military Academy to the battlefields of Afghanistan, Prince Harry's 10-year career in the British Army has been a transformative journey. As the younger son of King Charles III and the late Princess Diana, he stands fifth in line to the British throne, but his path has diverged from the traditional royal trajectory.
A Soldier's Story
Prince Harry's military career began in earnest in 2004, when the royal family announced his successful completion of officer training. Over the next decade, he undertook two operational tours of duty in Afghanistan, where he served as a Forward Air Controller and later qualified as an Apache Aircraft Commander.
In a new Netflix documentary, Prince Harry has revealed the profound emotional impact of his military service. He speaks candidly about the trauma he experienced in Afghanistan and the subsequent unraveling that led to a period of darkness in his life.
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