With the media’s current infatuation with Prince William and his engagement to Kate Middleton, it seems as though the little brother, Harry, has been pushed aside. Well, I think it’s time he was given some attention!
Prince Henry Charles Albert David of Wales is third in the line of succession to the throne of 16 different countries, though primarily to the United Kingdom. He is the son of Prince Charles and the late Princess Diana, and was born on Dec. 21, 1984.
He attended Eton College where he studied geography and art. After graduation, he spent a year in Australia where he worked on a cattle ranch and competed in polo and rugby. He also spent time in the African nation of Lesotho, working with orphans and producing a documentary known as The Forgotten Kingdom. He is responsible for the creation of Sentebale - a charity to aid children orphaned by HIV/AIDS based in Losotho.
After his time abroad in 2005, the young prince returned home and enlisted in the Royal Military Academy. While in Afghanistan, Harry had called in United States Air Force air strikes, helped Gurkha troops repel an attack from Taliban insurgents, and performed patrol duty in hostile areas. In 2008 he was decorated with the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan.
Harry’s recent desire has been to fly military helicopters in the Army Air Corps, just as his brother, father and uncle did, and he was presented with his wings in early 2010. Clearly “His Royal Highness Henry of Wales” is worthy of more attention than he receives. At the young age of twenty-six, the prince has accomplished more than some do in an entire lifetime.
By: Anne Lehan
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