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Queen told grandson of decision



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Published Date: 29 February 2008
By JOHN BINGHAM
THE Queen broke the news to Prince Harry that he was being sent to Afghanistan to fulfil his ambition of serving in a war zone, he has revealed.
The prince said his grandmother was a strong supporter of his desire to serve on the front line.

"We've had a lot of talks about it since April, the last time it was supposed to happen," he said in an interview given before he set off.

"She was very 'pro' me going then, so I think she's relieved that I get the chance to do what I want to do."

He added: "She's a very good person to talk to about it; her knowledge of the army is amazing for a grandmother – I suppose it's slightly her job."

Asked whether he had told his grandmother of the final decision to send him to Afghanistan he revealed: "She actually told me."





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  • Last Updated: 28 February 2008 9:23 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Prince Harry
 
1

Kate,

Zurich 29/02/2008 08:56:25
The Queen obviously understood the need to fulfil duty, having promised that over 50 years ago and then having delivered wholesale.

Good on Prince Harry for not accepting being a desk soldier and well done to those of the press who managed to stay quiet about it for 10 weeks.
2

Hunky Dorey,

Glasgow 29/02/2008 16:42:31
Get the English queen out of Scotland!
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Gordon A.,

Vancouver, BC 02/03/2008 08:27:05
Queen Elizabeth is indeed atuned to much of what is happening in many areas.

She is also a Stewart and as such commands our support the world over. The Clans shall always be united and loyal.

 

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