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03/06/2008
William Takes On Royal Navy
Prince William has begun his anticipated two-month attachment with the Royal Navy.
William will spend the next three weeks undergoing basic naval training in which he will learn navigation and sea safety skills before spending five weeks with the frigate HMS Iron Duke on duty in the North Atlantic.
Iron Duke's Commander Mark Newland said that his activities will "be primarily based around watch-keeping and ship-driving".
He will also contribute to "counter-drugs planning" and play "a primary role in disaster relief planning operations".
Rear Admiral Robert Cooling, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff said that "as far as training goes, it's very rigorous".
The Prince - who is known as Sub-Lieutenant Wales in the service - is an officer with the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals.
He recently completed a four-month attachment with the RAF, for which he gained his 'wings' in April.
Royal Correspondent for the BBC, Nicholas Witchell has said that the Royal Navy was "disappointed" that William did not choose to join the most "senior" of the Armed Forces, instead choosing to join the British Army.
The second in line of succession to the throne will one day become head of the Armed Forces so the project to familiarise himself with the British Forces is considered an essential one.
Read: Secret Afghanistan Flight For Prince William
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William will spend the next three weeks undergoing basic naval training in which he will learn navigation and sea safety skills before spending five weeks with the frigate HMS Iron Duke on duty in the North Atlantic.
Iron Duke's Commander Mark Newland said that his activities will "be primarily based around watch-keeping and ship-driving".
He will also contribute to "counter-drugs planning" and play "a primary role in disaster relief planning operations".
Rear Admiral Robert Cooling, Assistant Chief of Naval Staff said that "as far as training goes, it's very rigorous".
The Prince - who is known as Sub-Lieutenant Wales in the service - is an officer with the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals.
He recently completed a four-month attachment with the RAF, for which he gained his 'wings' in April.
Royal Correspondent for the BBC, Nicholas Witchell has said that the Royal Navy was "disappointed" that William did not choose to join the most "senior" of the Armed Forces, instead choosing to join the British Army.
The second in line of succession to the throne will one day become head of the Armed Forces so the project to familiarise himself with the British Forces is considered an essential one.
Read: Secret Afghanistan Flight For Prince William
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