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An unwise attempt to boost image of Captain Wales

I refer to the report on Prince Harry's exploits in Afghanistan ("Prince Harry admits he took insurgents 'out of the game''', The Herald, January 22).

Fortunately life has moved on somewhat since the year 1743, when the Battle of Dettingen took place. That was the last time a British monarch, in the form of George II, personally led his army into battle.

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