Prince Harry praises new military mental health move
Prince Harry has praised a plan to tackle mental health in the British military.
The Prince, who was in the army for ten years, has called the move to make mental health training for UK military mandatory from next year an "amazing step forward."
He previously backed a website called HeadFIT, which was set up for British soldiers.
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Prince Harry, Duke of Cambridge meets veterans and soldiers as he attends the 91st Field of Remembrance at in London, England last November. Getty
According to reports, the statement from the Prince, said : "This is an amazing step forward for the British military and furthers the global leadership of our armed forces.
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"There should be no difference between how we view our physical fitness and mental fitness and training both will help our service men and women excel, as well as being best prepared for what they may face, in any situation."
However, the Princes was criticised by some fans on social media for the timing of the statement.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, background attend an Anzac Day dawn service, in London, in 2018. AP
It came as senior royals gathered at Windsor Castle, the first time they've been together for months.
According to the Daily Express, one tweeted: "Love how this has been put out on the day all the Royal Family met up. So predictable now."
It's almost a year since Prince Harry and wife Meghan Markle, announced they were stepping down as senior royals, in what was dubbed 'Mexit'.
The Queen and Prince William with the Duchess of Cambridge at Windsor Castle this week.. AP
Prince Charles and Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall with the Queen during the royal reunion this week. AP
When he left, the Prince lost his military positions, including Captain General of Royal Marines, Honorary Air Commandant Royal Air Force Honington, and Commodore-in-Chief of Small Ships and Diving.
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However, he continues to run the Invictus Games for injured servicemen and women, though the next event in 2023 has been cancelled.
Harry and Meghan, along with Prince William and Kate Middleton, previously worked on mental health initiatives together as part of The Royal Foundation Heads Together campaign.
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