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Prince William to serve in navy, air force

By DPA

London : Britain’s Prince William is to serve on secondment in the Royal Navy and the Royal Air Force next year as part of his continuing career in the armed forces, the royal household said Wednesday.

The 25-year-old, who will complete his time with the Household Cavalry Regiment at the end of this year, will start his secondments of four months each in January 2008.

As a Second Lieutenant in the Household Cavalry regiment, William currently commands a troop consisting of 12 men.

He entered the Blues and Royals having completed training at the Royal Military Academy at Sandhurst in December 2006.