Prince Harry To Be Deployed Next Month At The Australian Defence Force As His Army Career Will End In June; Prince To Join 'Walk Of Britain'

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Prince Harry is due to fly to Australia next month and will follow his month-long deployment and an official tour in New Zealand, cite Daily Mail.

The site wrote that before the Prince will end his army career in June, Harry will spend the next month seconded to the Australian Defence Force and will complete a tour to New Zealand before he travels to Africa.

Prince Harry will also travel back to mark the Gallipoli centenary at a ceremony in Turkey together with the Prince of Wales.

On Monday, March 16 the royal prince disclosed that he is about to leave the British Army in June. He stated that it is a "tough decision" for him as it has been 10 years that he is serving in the military.

"After a decade of service, moving on from the army has been a really tough decision," said Prince Harry in a statement according to the report of the New York Daily News.

"I consider myself incredibly lucky to have a chance to do some very challenging jobs have met many fantastic people in the process," he added.

Meanwhile, on Wednesday, March 18 it was revealed that Harry will participate in the 1,000 mile "Walk of Britain" together with wounded soldiers supported by Walking with the Wounded.

The Express reported that the 30 year old Prince will join the five wounded warriors on a 1,000 mile walk around Britain later this year. The "Walk of Britain" will focus on the issues faced by injured military veterans.

Capt. Harry Wales, as the name called by his fellow mates in the army at Afghanistan, said in his speech at the London's Mandarin Hotel that as he made his own transition to civilian life he is determined to help others.

"As I make this transition myself, I'm determined to do all I can help others," said Prince Harry.

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