LONDON, Jan 25: Britain’s Prince Harry, completing his army officer training, has chosen to join a regiment which could be deployed in Iraq, officials confirmed on Wednesday. Prince Harry, 21, third in line to the throne, has opted to join the Blues and ` regiment of the Household Cavalry, his father Prince Charles’s Clarence House residence said.

The Household Cavalry is expected to be deployed to Iraq in the near future. He could also have to guard Queen Elizabeth, his grandmother.

Harry is due to complete his officer training at Britain’s elite Sandhurst military college in April. He will become a second lieutenant in the cavalry once commissioned as an officer.

A ministry of defence spokesman said: “It’s fair to say that if his squadron goes to Iraq, he will probably go with it.”

The prince could see front-line action if officials allow him to take part.—AFP