Following Prince William’s decision to join the Welsh Guards after he graduates from Sandhurst Military Academy, Prince Harry has decided to head for the Household Cavalry. Clarence House is expected to make the announcement this week.

Harry has not yet indicated whether he will join the Life Guards or the Blues and Royals, the two senior regiments that make up the Sovereign’s personal escort and bodyguard.

Harry is expected to continue to pursue his love of polo and horses, no doubt one of the reasons he chose the Household Cavalry. For the first two years he will be involved in largely ceremonial duties and as an escort protecting the Queen.

Thereafter, he will be expected to take up a military role in the armoured division that the modern Cavalry specializes in. This could see him posted to Iraq or Afghanistan at some time in the future.

Update: Clarence House has confirmed that Harry will be joining the Household Cavalry as Second Lieutenant Wales. It was also announced that he would be part of the Blues and Royals.