Britain’s Prince Harry will be posted to Iraq with his third cousin.
Captain Alexander Ulster, the Earl of Ulster, is in the same regiment as the young prince and they will both travel to the war torn country with the Blues and Royals next month. It is thought to be the only time in recent history two members of the British Royal Family have served in the same brigade on the same posting.
Cpt Ulster, 32, is the son of Prince Richard, Duke of Gloucester, who is Queen Elizabeth’s cousin and 18th in line to the throne.
A senior royal aide told Britain’s Sunday Mirror newspaper: ‘They are delighted to be going out to Iraq together in what has been dubbed the ‘Royal Brigade’.’ Although he has not yet left the country Harry has already planned his leave in detail. Last month it was revealed he would return in June for a polo tournament and memorial service for his mother Princess Diana.
It has now emerged he will get extra time off to attend another event marking the 10th anniversary of Diana’s death. The prince applied for ‘compassionate leave’ to join his family for the service at The Guards’ Chapel in Wellington Barracks on August 31, where both he and William are expected to give readings.
Clarence House confirmed: ‘Harry will be coming back for the memorial service, but he won’t be taking any more leave than he’s entitled to. It will be approved by his commanding officer.’
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