“Delighted,” is the word to describe Prince Harry these days. On Sunday, it was revealed that he passed his basic helicopter pilot course with flying colors.

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This, after he has completed the required 40 hours of the course, where he learned to land and take-off, as well as handling some emergencies.

Now, the third in line to the throne could move on to learning to operate a military helicopter during dangerous weather, night flying, and more advanced handling methods and emergency drills. That will also take another 40 hours.

Harry would also get a chance to fly a Lynx helicopter, his preferred flying machine.

“I think the Lynx is more challenging, it’s more my cup of tea than the Apache,” he told reporters back in June.

“That’s how I feel but that might change halfway though.” However, he added: “I’ll fly wherever I’m told to fly.”

It is believed that Prince Harry initially failed his first attempt in the course back in February.

The Prince spent 10 weeks fighting in Afghanistan from late 2007 into early 2008. He has expressed interest in returning to combat, although the Daily Telegraph reports that Lynx helicopters do not see too much action.

If Harry continues on course, he will get in his wings in March 2010.

Sonjapearl British Royals Military Training, Prince Harry

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On March 26th Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was seen at a winter exercise with the Civil Defense. This was the first time the Princess was seen wearing their uniform.

The Princess looked healthy and relaxed. After the visit to Mexico the Crown Princess suffered from an attack of indigestion.

A thread about the Mette’s exercise with the Civil Defense can be found here.
A video can be seen here.

Her_Majesty Norwegian Royals Military Training, Princess Mette-Marit

After completing her training with the Danish Home Guard last month and becoming a Lieutenant, Crown Princess Mary sat down and gave an interview about her training with the Home Guard’s magazine, HJV magasinet. In the interview, Mary was asked about why she decided to train with the Home Guard, her experience with the training and what she sees the Home Guard’s role in society as. An excerpt of some of the interview is below.

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On why she chose to join the Home Guard: “There have always been close ties between the Danish Royal Family and the defence. It has been my wish to continue the good tradition…training within the defence. At the same time it was my wish to get a look into the role the total defence have in and outside Denmark.”

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JessRulz Danish Royals Interview, Military Training, Princess Mary

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 Continuing and completing her training with the Danish Home Guard between February 17 and 19, Crown Princess Mary has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant in the Home Guard. She is now attached to the staff of Total Defence Region Copenhagen.

Mary began her basic Home Guard training in January 2008, and continued with NGO training that November. She undertook a further officiers course this year between January 19 and 21, plus on January 28.

Information and pictures from Mary’s latest round of training can be found in this thread.

JessRulz Danish Royals Military Training, Princess Mary