Share Tweet Pin Email By Molly Claire Goddard 4:08pm PDT, Aug 13, 2025 _ Prince Harry's time in the military was sadly cut short. The Duke of Sussex - who served 10 years in the British army - was deployed twice on active duty to Afghanistan in 2007 and 2008. Despite the U.K. press issuing a media blackout regarding his whereabouts at the time, one news leak threatened his safety and forced him to immediately leave a "perilous" combat zone - apparently against his wishes.Keep reading for the details...