Britain's Prince William takes the helm of a 15-meter twin-engine launch for teaching the principles of ship handling during a training session as he begins his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy, June 3, 2008.
Sub-Lieutenant Wales, as Prince William is being called, at the helm of a 15-meter twin-engine launch for teaching the principles of ship handling, during a training session as he begins his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy, at Britannia Royal Naval college, in Dartmouth, England, June 3, 2008. The prince joined other naval recruits practicing maneuvers in the small vessel.
A 15-meter twin-engine launch for teaching the principles of ship handling with Britain's Prince William at the helm, maneuvers during a training session on the River Dart, as the Prince begins his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy at Britannia Royal Naval college, in Dartmouth southwest England, Tuesday, June 3, 2008.
Britain's Prince William, left, talks to other members of his crew during a training session on the principles of ship handling, at Britannia Royal Naval college, in Dartmouth southwest England, June 3, 2008. William will spend fibe weeks on board the HMS Iron Duke, a frigate that will be on hurricane relief duty and counter-narcotics patrol in the Caribbean.
Britain's Prince William looks out as he controls a twin-engine launch boat for teaching the principles of ship handling at Britannia Royal Naval college, in Dartmouth southwest England, June 3, 2008. Sub-Lieutenant Wales, as he is known in the service, will spend the next three weeks undergoing basic naval training before his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy in the Caribbean.
Britain's Prince William began his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy at Britannia Royal Naval college, in Dartmouth southwest England, on June 3, 2008. Both William and his younger brother Harry - who was deployed on the front lines in Afghanistan - are continuing a family tradition of Armed Forces service.
Britain's Prince William looks out from the helm of a launch boat as he begins his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy, June 3, 2008. The 25-year-old royal will be aboard the HMS Iron Duke in the Caribbean. Senior officers stress the second in line to the throne won't be getting any special treatment during his Navy assignment. The frigate will be on hurricane relief duty and counter-narcotics patrol.
Britain's Prince William, rear, along with other officers, is taught how to unleash an anchor aboard the static training vessel Hindostan, during a training session, as he begins his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy at Britannia Royal Naval college, in Dartmouth southwest England, June 3, 2008.
Britain's Prince William, center, walks with other officers on the static training vessel Hindostan, as he begins his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy at England's Britannia Royal Naval college, June 3, 2008. William is an officer in the Army, but has also learned to fly helicopters with the Royal Air Force and is now spending time with the Navy and the Royal Marines to round out his military experience.
Prince William begins his Royal Navy attachment during a training session in Dartmouth, Devon, on June 3, 2008. His time with the Navy will complete a project to familiarize him with Britain's services - an essential experience as the prince will one day be head of the armed forces.
Britain's Prince William, left, sits with other officers during a training session, as he begins his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy at Britannia Royal Naval college, in Dartmouth England, June 3, 2008. Sub-Lieutenant Wales is practicing maneuvers in a small vessel and will spend the three weeks undergoing basic naval training to learn core skills like navigation and sea safety.
Prince William controls a 15-meter twin-engine launch boat during a training session at Britannia Royal Naval college June 3, 2008. Sub-Lieutenant Wales, as he is known in the service, joined other naval recruits practicing maneuvers in the small vessel and will spend the next three weeks undergoing basic naval training, to learn core skills like navigation and sea safety.
Britain's Prince William laughs during a training session, as he begins his two-month attachment with the Royal Navy on June 3, 2008. William's two-month deployment in the Royal Navy will take him to the azure waters of the West Indies, on board the HMS Iron Duke, a frigate that will be on hurricane relief duty and counter-narcotics patrol.
Prince William, left, asks a question during a training session at Britannia Royal Naval college, in Dartmouth, England, June 3, 2008. During his Royal Navy deployment on the HMS Iron Duke, Sub-Lieutenant Wales is scheduled to spend time in every department on the ship, including weapons engineering, logistics, operations, and the ship's helicopter flights.
Britain's Prince William begans his two-month deployment in the Royal Navy on June 3, 3008. After training, he'll be on board the HMS Iron Duke, a frigate that will be on hurricane relief duty and counter-narcotics patrol. Senior officers stressed that William will not receive special treatment during his Navy assignment, which will include shoreside training before a five-week stint at sea.