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The decision over whether the princes should take part in the conflict was discussed at a meeting between the late Elizabeth II and General Sir Mike Jackson, formerly head of the British Army.
The Duke of York's BBC interview with Emily Maitlis led to the Queen stripping him of his military affiliations, royal patronages and use of his HRH title.
Then-Army head General Sir Mike Jackson said the Queen wanted Prince William and Prince Harry to fight in Afghanistan.
The late Queen wanted William and Harry to fight in Afghanistan – saying they had taken her shilling so now they needed to do their duty.
A new landmark TV series on the Royal Family will be on our screens later this month, and it promises to give the inside track on how the Firm operates.