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Prince William's War Lust

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Says he wants to serve on the frontlines.

It's a degree of bravado fit for royalty. Prince William, spurred by sibling rivalry, is anxious to serve in Afghanistan on the frontlines. "In my eyes, if (Prince) Harry can do it then I can do it," William said Thursday. Prince Harry, who is 24-years-old, served a 10-week tour of duty last year, and is now training to fly helicopters. Harry admitted that he doesn't have "the brain capacity" to fly Apache choppers, and instead will likely learn to fly Lynx helicopters, which fill a more supportive role on the battlefield. Though many say it is impossible for Prince William to serve on the frontlines because he would be a high-profile target, he is still holding out hopes.

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