This weekend, Princes William and Harry of Wales completed a week-long motorbike trek across the South African wilderness in order to help raise funds for various local charities … and today it’s back to bizznazz as usual for the young Royals. Earlier today, it was announced that Prince Harry has decided on the next phase of his military career. He plans to follow his big brother, Prince William, and wants to begin training to become a helicopter pilot:

Prince Harry is aiming to follow in his brother’s footsteps by becoming a helicopter pilot, royal officials say. Officials said Harry had begun the selection process and would find out next month whether he had been accepted for training. Harry’s elder brother, William, was awarded his Royal Air Force wings in April after training since January … In September, it was announced William is to train to become a full-time search and rescue pilot with the RAF. Prince Harry’s father, Prince Charles, and uncle, the Duke of York, have also learned to pilot military helicopters. Prince Harry spent three months in Afghanistan earlier this year.

Woot! Now, I realize that undertaking military training and committing to military service is no small matter and should never be treated as such and taken lightly. I have repeatedly expressed how impressed I am that the Princes of Wales are so committed to their military careers. But I gots ta be honest and say the thought of both Prince Wills and Harry becoming helicopter pilots is kinda cool. I mean … the uniforms alone. Again, I say Woot! I think it’s safe to say that Harry‘s royal subjects and, indeed, the rest of us Harry fans fully and wholeheartedly support his decision to take to the skies. I’m looking forward to watching his training move forward … aren’t you?

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