Harry's Army AIDS mission-Updated!--All articles here

[drezzle]

I got an email fro clarence house today and the charity, so yes thwy are still managing it

How did you get this email?  Did you send an email saying you wanted to make a donation, and they replied ~~ we're whatever you want us to be, so send the money ~~

[fjae]

kind of, i had a special request - not to do with Harry - but it was from clarence house that i received a response

[wannabe]

Thats nice, at least CH responds to the e-mails.

[fjae]

yes they are really prompt and polite

[Stix Chix]

i've just removed a number of off topic posts.  please stay on topic.



Prince Harry to join regimental charity mission to Africa--Hello

[Jenee]

I'm not totally clear on the article. Are the troops that are going to pitch in, on a leave? Or Army time? Private sponsorship is great.  Is that allowed?

It was my understanding that they are on a 'humanitarian training mission' and they are going on official army time.

While the deployment of troops to aid Harry's charity has caused questions to be raised in some corners, a senior military source insists: "Adventure training is a key part of military life and is routinely funded from public and non-public sources."

[Stix Chix]

it seems like a mix of both.  they'll be doing their usual military training (and using training they've already got) but in a different environment and for a good cause.  it sounds a bit like an employee team building exercises.  like when a boss makes all his staff go and shoot paintballs at each other on a Saturday.

[Orchid]

Hello Magazine: Prince Harry To Join Regimental Charity Mission To Africa

29 MAY 2008

There will be a chance for Prince Harry to combine his love of soldiering with his enthusiasm for charity work this summer when he takes members of his Blue and Royals regiment to Africa to work for an organisation he set up to help children who've lost their parents to the AIDS epidemic.

The team will take part in a three-week expedition to Lesotho in southern Africa, where they will build care facilities for the children and help repair the centre's buildings. It will be Harry's first overseas posting since he served on the front line in Afghanistan this year.

Bonus: There's a nice pic of him