Duke of Cambridge, Prince William is to leave the
armed forces and temporarily focus on official
engagements both in Britain and overseas, Kensington
Palace says.
The new father will spend the next year considering his
future work options with an announcement on that to
come “in due course”.
Prince William’s wife Kate gave birth to baby George in
July.
Prince William has been working as an RAF search and
rescue helicopter pilot in Wales.
But the palace on Thursday announced “the Duke is to
leave operational service in the armed forces”.
“He completes his tour with the RAF search and rescue
force … after more than seven-and-a-half years of full-
time military service,” the palace said in a statement.
Prince William plans to support the work of the Queen
and the royal family through a program of official
engagements with Kate.
Over the next 12 months he’ll work 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
palace said, adding he’d also continue to work with his
charities on issues relating to children, young people,
veterans and serving members of the armed forces.
As to his long-term future, the palace stated: “The Duke
is currently considering a number of options for public
service, a further announcement on which will follow in
due course.”
William, Kate and little Prince George are expected to
move into their official residence at Kensington Palace
within the next few weeks.
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