Britain's Prince Harry serving in Afghanistan [View All]

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Source: AP

LONDON - Prince Harry has been serving on the front line in Afghanistan with the British Army, the Ministry of Defense said Thursday.

Officials said the prince, a lieutenant in the Blues and Royals regiment, was still deployed in the country.

"His conduct on operations in Afghanistan has been exemplary," said the head of the army. Gen. Richard Dannatt. "He has been fully involved in operations and has run the same risks as everyone else in his battle group."

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I think this is bullshit. By all means, send the rich kids to the front line, but a Prince is too high profile. His presence puts his fellow troops in danger.