A Taliban leader has accused Prince Harry of committing 'war crimes' while in Afghanistan, after the prince admitted to killing 25 fighters in the country
The prince served in Afghanistan on two tours, first in 2007 as a battlefield air controller behind enemy lines, and later in 2012 as a helicopter co-pilot gunner.
His "distasteful" comments also sparked a wave of criticism from fellow veterans, with Colonel Tim Collins, well known for a rousing speech he made to his troops in Iraq, slamming the prince for "turning against his other family, the military". He asked: "I wonder whose path he has chosen? In the end I see only disappointment and misery in his pursuit of riches he does not need and his rejection of family and comradely love that he badly needs."Lord Kim Darroch, a former national security adviser, said he thought Harry's comments were "ill-advised"."I went there a number of times when I was National Security Adviser.
Colonel Kemp told the Sun that Harry's claim "undermines his personal security. He has shot himself in the foot... it will probably incite those who want to take revenge and try and do so."Prince Harry served as a helicopter pilot and gunner in his second tour.Former Royal Marine Ben McBean, whom Harry hailed as a hero after he lost an arm and a leg in the war, also hit out at the prince for his comments.
"It is also rather sad that a man who has had all these advantages in life seems so intent on destroying himself and the monarchy."I feel really sad for the King. Because the King is a good man. I have met him a few times, he was my colonel of the regiment. He is a very sensitive decent man and this will be really hurting him a great deal, all this furore.
"It's never shared. It's shared only with those that know, and only with your absolute closest friends," the man said.
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