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London, April 29
Britain's Prince Harry has admitted that he is a "nervous wreck" ahead of his deployment in Iraq but maintained he wants to "get out there and serve my country." The News of the World, a weekly tabloid, today reported that the third in line for succession to the British Throne told his friends at a farewell speech ahead of his much publicised posting to Iraq that he is "prepared to do anything they throw at me." The report also claimed that Harry has, under orders, already written out a will detailing the disposal of his personal fortune, estimated at 13 million pounds.
Harry's regiment, the Blues and Royals, where he is a 2nd lieutenant, is due to begin a six-month tour of duty in Iraq within weeks.
A spokesman of Clarence House, Harry's father Prince Charles' London office, would not comment on the report, saying only that "what he does in his private time is private." The spokesman said reference should be made to a speech made last year by Harry to mark his 21st birthday. In it, the young prince said he would not have gone through the rigors of officer training at the elite Sandhurst military academy "then sit on my arse back home while my boys are out fighting for their country." According to the tabloid, the 22-year old royal reportedly told a group of 20 close friends at a London nightclub that he would be honoured to serve the country in any capacity required, adding that a final decision is yet to be made. |
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