Britain's Prince Harry is moving up in the army ranks after qualifying as an Apache Aircraft Commander....
Britain's Prince Harry is moving up in the army ranks after qualifying as an Apache Aircraft Commander.
The current third-in-line to the throne, known as Captain Wales, passed a six-hour test earlier this week (begs01Jul13) and can now take full charge of the aircraft he co-piloted during a stint in war-torn Afghanistan.
His commanding officer, Lieutenant Colonel Tom de la Rue, says, "This is a tremendous achievement for Captain Wales who passed with flying colors. I am delighted that his new status as a qualified Apache Aircraft Commander and Co-Pilot Gunner places him at the very top of his profession."
The prince, 28, serves in the 3 Regiment Army Air Corps of the British Army.
Prince Harry will be bumped to fourth-in-line to the throne when his brother William welcomes his first child later this month (Jul13).