For Harry, 10 weeks as `one of the lads' (AP)

In this image made available in London, Thursday Feb. 28, 2008, Britain's Prince Harry,  sits atop  a military vehicle in the Helmand province, Southern Afghanistan  Monday February 18, 2008.   Prince Harry has been serving on the front line in Afghanistan with the British Army, according to an announcement by Britain's Ministry of Defence.  The Prince, who is third in line to the throne, and is still deployed in the country, has been in Afghanistan since December. The deployment was not reported due to an agreement between the Ministry of Defense and news organizations, including The Associated Press. The story was leaked by an Australian magazine and a German newspaper. (AP Photo/John Stillwell, pool)AP - Prince Harry wanted to be “one of the lads,” an ordinary soldier sharing risk and hardship with his men. For 10 weeks, he got his wish ? and that may be enough to advance his career in the military.

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