Prince Harry to quit armed forces after secondment to Australian units, UK media reports
Prince Harry is reportedly considering a short secondment to an army unit in Australia before he ends his military career.
The 30-year-old has been in the Armed Forces for 10 years, and has completed two combat tours of Afghanistan.
He is reported to be considering a change of career to concentrate on his children's charity in Africa and on projects to help injured service personnel.
The Evening Standard newspaper said the Prince would complete a six-week secondment to an Australian military unit before he leaves the army.
Following his secondment, the Prince is expected to join his father Prince Charles at the 100th anniversary Anzac Day dawn service in Gallipoli.
"The Prince thought long and hard about his decision to leave active military service but, having served his country on two tours of duty, he felt the time was right to leave. He has loved his time serving," a senior source told the Standard.
"Officials are still working on the precise timings but he will leave the military this year after serving Down Under.
"The exact timings have not been finalised yet, but are expected to be announced officially very soon."
Another source told the Standard that despite his exit from the force, the Prince would remain committed to his work with the Ministry of Defence's recovery capability program, supporting wounded and injured servicemen.
"Harry just felt it was time for a new chapter in his life. One of his plans is to spend a significant period in Africa working on areas to do with conservation and wildlife," the source said.
"He will also focus on his charities and maintain his interests in highlighting the plight of injured service staff."
During his time in Australia Prince Harry would be expected to attend some non-military engagements, and would also visit New Zealand.
Kensington Palace would not comment on the speculation, but said the military would always play a very important part in Prince Harry's life.
