Serving in the military has been a long-held practice for many British royals.
This link has been well-preserved throughout history even though the political power of the monarchy has changed.
Needless to say, the relationship between the crown and the military is significant.
Here is an exploration of the four latest generations of royals who served in the military.
He began training to be an officer cadet at the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst in May 2005.
He became an officer in April 2006 and was deployed to Afghanistan in 2007.
In 2012, Harry once again was deployed to Afghanistan, this time as a helicopter co-pilot and gunman.
However, King Charles III did grant special permission for Harry to wear his military uniform during the vigil.
In December 2006, William graduated from the Royal Military Academy Sandhurst.
To continue the parallel between the two brothers, William began as an officer in the Blues and Royals.
Unlike Prince Harry, Prince William did not serve on the front lines.
In 1971, he flew to Royal Air Force College Cranwell to become a jet pilot.
After he completed that course, he attended Britannia Royal Naval College during the same year.
While he was in the Navy, Charles was also able to practice his piloting skills.
Qualifying to be a helicopter pilot in 1974, Charles then flew with a naval air squadron.
In 1976, the future King Charles III concluded his naval career.
He held the rank of commander.
These appearances have made people wonder if Princess Anne was ever in the military.
However, she has actually never served in the armed forces.
For instance, Princess Anne was seen on Coronation Day wearing a Blues and Royals uniform.
Like his father, Prince Philip, Andrew aimed to become a naval officer.
According toPeople, Prince Philip was the one to give Prince Andrew his pilot’s wings in 1981.
Andrew was then assigned to the HMS Invincible, where he operated as a helicopter pilot.
Andrew served in the Falkland Islands War in 1982 where the HMS Invincible was assigned.
He flew helicopter missions during the war and found recognition for his service.
After a military career that lasted 22 years, Prince Andrew retired from active service in 2001.
PerBBC, Prince Andrew has since been stripped of his military titles.
During his mother Queen Elizabeth II’s funeral, Prince Edward wore military regalia.
The title was given to him on his 59th birthday by his older brother King Charles III.
In 1961, Prince Michael of Kent enrolled in Royal Military Academy Sandhurst when he was 18 years old.
His military career lasted 20 years.
During those 20 years, he completed tours in places such as Germany, Hong Kong, and Cyprus.
In addition, he served on the Defense Intelligence Staff, where he was appointed on numerous occasions.
When he retired in 1981, he held the rank of major.
Since retirement, Prince Michael of Kent has received several honorary titles.
In addition, he was promoted to honorary air marshal of the Royal Air Force in 2012.
The late Duke of Edinburgh entered Britannia Royal Naval College and became a cadet in 1939.
He was successful, even earning a prize for “best cadet.”
From 1942 to his return to the United Kingdom in 1946, Prince Philip served as first lieutenant.
While stationed in Malta in 1950, Philip became lieutenant commander.
On his 90th birthday in 2011, Queen Elizabeth II made her husband lord high admiral.
When he was just 13, the future king enrolled in the Royal Naval College, Osborne.
He joined the HMS Collingwood as a midshipman in 1913.
While he was onboard the HMS Collingwood, he witnessed the Battle of Jutland in 1916.
He became king in 1936 after the abdication of his brother.
King George VI would become a symbol of strength and resilience during World War II.
Ten days after D-Day in 1944, he visited the army on the beaches of Normandy.
