I admit, I check the DrudgeReport.com a couple of times a day. When I saw this I felt a bit sick. You have the entire British media agreeing to keep this story under raps, and you know how they love to put anything and everything about their royals on Page 1. And then Drudge and some Aussie magazine completely let the cat out of the bag. It is somewhat reassuring to know that news organizations were able to be persuaded that maybe the right to know everything right away might not be the greater good in this case, but it's sad that once someone spilled the beans the entire British media crumbled and the internet is chocked full of stories about his service. All the stories mention that it's not their fault the story broke, but I don't see anyone holding a gun to their head saying that they need to write stories about it too. If he, and his unit, end up being targeted now then some of that blood will be on the hands of the people who decided to break this. It's risky enough as it is without the media putting a spotlight on him. Sadly journalistic discretion seems to just be an empty phrase now.
As far as Harry's service is concerned, good on the Prince. His motivations are of no importance, nor is his service any more or less noble than anyone else who serves. Even so, the world would be a better place if more sons of privileged families stood on the line and served. He could have easily chosen a different profession, or even gotten out of this assignment, but he didn't, so good on him.
