[af_vet_rr]

It's unfortunate that the kids in this country, especially those who grow up very privileged, don't feel the same way about serving their country as others in other nations.

Granted, the Royals are brought up in a very military/honor-bound culture - I think almost every male serves at some point.

Unlike the US, if they try to duck out or use their connections to get some kind of easy duty (i.e. like some in this nation used the National Guard during Vietnam), they will get ridiculed and have their honor and manhood questioned.

[La Enchiladita]

Queen Elizabeth was the first (and only) female royal to serve in the armed forces. While still Princess Elizabeth, she was a driver in the Auxiliary Territorial Service in 1945.

And here she is reviewing the troops at Prince Harry's graduation...

Harry is second from right.

Harry will serve in an armored reconnaissance unit and train to become a troop commander, in charge of 11 men and four light tanks.