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Brit Princes Yearn to See Front Lines

William, Harry living together during pilot training

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Jun 18, 2009 11:01 AM CDT

(Newser) – Prince William is older, but Prince Harry went to war first—and, he says, “if Harry can do it then I can.” Harry, joining his brother at the media event yesterday, said his helicopter training is the “easiest way of getting to... Read full story »

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