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# Tony Parsons thinks carefully about Harry
- URL: https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/tony-parsons-thinks-carefully-about-harry/
- Published: 2008-03-03T13:03:22.000Z
- Updated: 2019-02-14T22:39:39.000Z
- Author: openDemocracy Supporters
- Tags: #en, #Migrated, #Import 2026-04-09 18:41

[HERE](http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/columnists/parsons/2008/03/03/lionheart-harry-wins-battle-royal-89520-20338707/?ref=opendemocracy.net)

"The secret is out - idiot elements of the media have forced the early withdrawal from Afghanistan of Prince Harry.

But it doesn't matter. Despite the prince's disappointment, he has served his country, demonstrated his courage and ensured the survival of the British monarchy for at least another hundred years.

Like Cinderella in a camouflage jacket, he has had to flee the ball a bit early. But his wish came true. Those 10 weeks on the front line will shine down through his life, and through history."

See also [David Hayes](http://ourkingdom.opendemocracy.net/2008/03/02/tony-parsons-cod-quotation/?ref=opendemocracy.net)