**Updated** Every once in a while, stories like this remind us why these boys are absolutely right for Britain’s future.  It’s good to see them maturing into their roles, putting their inherited wealth to good use, and planning their future roles. Andrew Pierce of the Telegraph writes a very insightful piece about how William and Harry are navigating their lives and forging their royal identities.

According to the Telegraph, Prince William and Prince Harry, at 27 and 25, have a better understanding of their future roles and are in much better position than Prince Charles was at their age.  They are also in a unique position, in that the Queen is still in good health and Charles has plenty of years before William is expected to take over.

William and Harry can stay in the military – as suggested by their father to allow them as much of a private life as they can – for another decade unless otherwise necessary.  After the RAF, William is likely to go on secondment in Parliament, to learn about bill drafting, parliamentary timetables and traditions.  A diplomatic posting to either Australia or Canada are off-shots for either princes.

In the meantime, Wills and Harry, inheriting Diana’s legacy, have secretly set up a charity in aide of poor children and wounded servicemen.  They are believed to have donated a six-figure sum from the money their mum left them to help put up this foundation.

The organization was only ratified by the Charities Commission last month and will not be in a position to make grants for several years, but it will be a life-long commitment. The charity, still unnamed, will focus on three main areas: (1) young people, (2) sustainable development at home and overseas, and (3) veterans affairs & the welfare of wounded servicemen.

Articles: Telegraph | Daily Mail

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