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Article: Prince Harry got his wish to be 'one of the lads' _ but now is pulled out of Afghanistan
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- March 1, 2008
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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.
British defense officials said early Saturday that he was on his way back to Britain after being withdrawn from the combat zone in Afghanistan after his deployment, once a closely guarded secret, became public.
He was due to be met by his father, Prince Charles, and brother, Prince William, after he arrives on a troop transport plane at an airforce base in Oxfordshire, southern England, the Ministry of Defense said.
"We can confirm that Prince Harry left ...