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Afghan death 'saddens' princes | |
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The latest soldier killed in action in Afghanistan was a colleague of both Princes William and Harry, Clarence House has said. | The latest soldier killed in action in Afghanistan was a colleague of both Princes William and Harry, Clarence House has said. |
Trooper James Munday, from Birmingham, died in a blast during a routine patrol in Helmand province on Wednesday. | Trooper James Munday, from Birmingham, died in a blast during a routine patrol in Helmand province on Wednesday. |
The princes, who served with the 21-year-old in the Household Cavalry, were "deeply saddened" by his death and called him an "exceptional soldier". | |
Two other soldiers were also injured in the blast. | Two other soldiers were also injured in the blast. |
Prince William served alongside Trooper Munday in D Squadron of The Household Cavalry, and he was also in the same regiment as Prince Harry. | Prince William served alongside Trooper Munday in D Squadron of The Household Cavalry, and he was also in the same regiment as Prince Harry. |
A Clarence House spokesman said: "Prince William and Prince Harry are deeply saddened to hear the tragic news. | A Clarence House spokesman said: "Prince William and Prince Harry are deeply saddened to hear the tragic news. |
'Rising star' | 'Rising star' |
"Together with the rest of their regiment, the two Princes' heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this most distressing of times. | "Together with the rest of their regiment, the two Princes' heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this most distressing of times. |
"Trooper Munday was in D Squadron with Prince William, and he remembers him as an exceptional soldier." | "Trooper Munday was in D Squadron with Prince William, and he remembers him as an exceptional soldier." |
He was killed in "especially tragic" circumstances, shortly before the end of his tour of duty, fellow officers said as they paid tribute to him. | He was killed in "especially tragic" circumstances, shortly before the end of his tour of duty, fellow officers said as they paid tribute to him. |
Lt Col Harry Fullerton, his commanding officer, said: "Trooper James Munday was, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best of his generation. | Lt Col Harry Fullerton, his commanding officer, said: "Trooper James Munday was, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best of his generation. |
He served on this tour with courage, honour, humility and always put his colleagues' interest first Lt Col Harry Fullerton | He served on this tour with courage, honour, humility and always put his colleagues' interest first Lt Col Harry Fullerton |
"He was a rising star in his peer group and a truly brilliant Life Guard and household cavalryman." | "He was a rising star in his peer group and a truly brilliant Life Guard and household cavalryman." |
The keen sportsman, known to his colleagues as "Magpie", died at the scene after the Jackal off-road vehicle he was driving exploded, the MoD said. Two other soldiers were also injured in the blast. | The keen sportsman, known to his colleagues as "Magpie", died at the scene after the Jackal off-road vehicle he was driving exploded, the MoD said. Two other soldiers were also injured in the blast. |
Trooper Munday's parents, Robert and Caroline Munday, released a statement through the MoD in which they told of their devastation at his death, which brought the number of British service personnel killed in Afghanistan since operations began to 121. | Trooper Munday's parents, Robert and Caroline Munday, released a statement through the MoD in which they told of their devastation at his death, which brought the number of British service personnel killed in Afghanistan since operations began to 121. |
They said: "James was an adventurous, gracious and caring son, who excelled as a soldier and died doing a job he loved. | They said: "James was an adventurous, gracious and caring son, who excelled as a soldier and died doing a job he loved. |
'Sorely missed' | 'Sorely missed' |
"James was a tremendous character, who lived life to the full. He was a talented and fearless skier, an enthusiastic horseman and was relishing the opportunity to help those in need on operational service. | "James was a tremendous character, who lived life to the full. He was a talented and fearless skier, an enthusiastic horseman and was relishing the opportunity to help those in need on operational service. |
"We are devastated by the loss of James, who will be sorely missed by his family, numerous friends and colleagues. | "We are devastated by the loss of James, who will be sorely missed by his family, numerous friends and colleagues. |
"We are so proud of what he achieved as our son and have been humbled by the many messages of condolences received." | "We are so proud of what he achieved as our son and have been humbled by the many messages of condolences received." |
Since training at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in Knightsbridge, he was marked out as a talented jockey and expert downhill skier. | Since training at the Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment in Knightsbridge, he was marked out as a talented jockey and expert downhill skier. |
Trooper Munday, a rugby fan, served in Afghanistan after joining the Household Cavalry Regiment, based at Windsor, last year. | Trooper Munday, a rugby fan, served in Afghanistan after joining the Household Cavalry Regiment, based at Windsor, last year. |
Lt Col Fullerton added: "He excelled at all he turned his hand to. He served on this tour with courage, honour, humility and always put his colleagues' interest first. His family have lost a wonderful son and we at the regiment have lost one of the best." | Lt Col Fullerton added: "He excelled at all he turned his hand to. He served on this tour with courage, honour, humility and always put his colleagues' interest first. His family have lost a wonderful son and we at the regiment have lost one of the best." |
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