Harry says in a statement that the decision to quit the army 'has been a really tough decision' and 'the experiences I have had over the last 10 years will stay with me for the rest of my life.'
- Mar 17, 2015
AceShowbiz - Prince Harry has confirmed that he's leaving the British army in June. The 30-year-old son of Prince Charles and Princess Diana issued a statement on Tuesday, March 17, saying, "After a decade of service, moving on from the Army has been a really tough decision."
He went on, "I consider myself incredibly lucky to have had the chance to do some very challenging jobs and have met many fantastic people in the process. From learning the hard way to stay onside with my Color Sergeant at Sandhurst, to the incredible people I served with during two tours in Afghanistan - the experiences I have had over the last 10 years will stay with me for the rest of my life. For that I will always be hugely grateful."
"Inevitably most good things come to an end and I am at a crossroads in my military career. Luckily for me, I will continue to wear the uniform and mix with fellow servicemen and women for the rest of my life, helping where I can, and making sure the next few Invictus Games are as amazing as the last," he added.
According to Kensington Palace, Harry will spend April with the Australian Defense Force in Darwin, Perth, and Sydney. Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin, who is Australia's Defense Force Chief, said in a statement, "We have prepared a challenging program that will see Capt. Wales deploy on urban and field training exercises, domestic deployments, as well as participate in indigenous engagement activities."
"We have prepared a challenging program that will see Capt. Wales deploy on urban and field training exercises, domestic deployments, as well as participate in indigenous engagement activities," Mark added.
At the end of April, the fourth in line to the British throne will visit Turkey to attend centenary commemorations of the World War I Gallipoli campaign. He will then undertake an official Royal tour of New Zealand in May after completing his service with the Australian Defence Force.
