Prince William is leaving the
Armed Forces after more than
seven years of full-time
military service. William
carried out his last shift on
Tuesday and is now working towards expanding his core
charitable interests
particularly in the field of
conservation of endangered
species. The Duke will continue to
carry out royal engagements
but is not expected to
increase his number of public
duties. The second in line to
the throne is in a "transitional" year, sources
have said, and is considering
options for his "public
service". An announcement
will be made about his
decision within the next 12 months. Air Chief Marshal Sir Andrew
Pulford said Flight Lieutenant
Wales had been an integral
part of the RAF's Search and
Rescue Force, as Sea King
pilot, in Anglesey. "Throughout his tour, his
airmanship, often in the most
demanding of conditions, has
contributed directly to saving
lives in the mountains of
North Wales and from the ravages of the Irish Sea," Sir
Andrew said.
"He has earned the respect of
all who have worked with him
as a highly professional and
competent pilot." Kensington Palace said in a statement:
"His Royal Highness The Duke
of Cambridge is to leave
operational service in the
Armed Forces. "He completes
his Tour with the Royal Air Force Search and Rescue
Force at RAF Valley, Anglesey,
after more than seven-and-a-
half years of full-time military
service. "He will continue to support
the work of the Queen and
the Royal Family through a
programme of official
engagements, both at home
and overseas, with The Duchess of Cambridge. "The
Duke will work closely over
the next 12 months with the
Royal Foundation of The Duke
and Duchess of Cambridge
and Prince Harry. "He will expand his work in
the field of conservation,
particularly in respect of
endangered species. "The Duke will continue to
work with his charities on
issues relating to children and
young people, veterans and
serving members of the
Armed Forces. "The Duke is currently
considering a number of
options for public service, a
further announcement on
which will follow in due
course. "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge and
Prince George are expected to
move into their official
residence at Kensington
Palace within the next few
weeks."

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