Britain's Prince William Of Wales. Photo Credit: REUTERS/John D McHugh/AFP Photo/WPA Pool

London, Aug. 11 (ANI): British Prince William is gearing up to move onto the next phase of his military career after completing specialized training.

The young royal who is second-in-line to the throne, is now a fully-fledged armored reconnaissance troop leader in the Household Cavalry's Blues and Royals after almost five months of instruction.

His training has provided him with skills to lead a troop of 11 soldiers and four Scimitar reconnaissance vehicles

But it still remains to be seen whether he will be given a chance to serve abroad in a conflict zone, something that did not materialize for his brother Prince Harry.

While Harry was gearing up for a tour of duty in Iraq with his regiment in May, it was announced that he would not be deployed following "specific threats" against him.

William has, however, expressed his desire to fight for his country.

"The last thing I want to do is be mollycoddled or wrapped up in cotton wool because if I was to join the Army I'd want to go where my men went and I'd want to do what they did," the Daily Express quoted him as saying.

The 25-year-old Prince is now expected to join his regiment at Combermere Barracks in Windsor soon, and move onto the next phase of his military career.

After about a year with his unit, William will spend time with both the RAF and the Royal Navy on "familiarization attachments".

William will also carry out public engagements side-by-side his military career. (ANI)

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