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"Following on from my time in the military, I have had
experiences in this job I will carry with me for the rest of my
life, and that will add a valuable perspective to my royal work
for decades to come," William said in a statement.
William served in Britain's armed forces from 2006 until 2013,
working latterly as a search and rescue helicopter pilot. He
then launched a new career as an air ambulance helicopter pilot
with the East Anglia Air Ambulance near his home.
His office said in a statement the prince would leave his job in
the summer and move his wife Kate and children George, 3, and
Charlotte, 1, from Anmer Hall, their country mansion on the
queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, to Kensington Palace,
their official London residence.
"As they have in recent years, their royal highnesses are keen
to continue to increase their official work on behalf of the
queen and for the charities and causes they support, which will
require greater time spent in London," the statement said.
"Prince George will begin school in London in September and
Princess Charlotte will also go to nursery and eventually school
in London as well."
The queen, who turned 90 last year, has cut down the number of
official engagements she carries out and announced before
Christmas that she would step down as patron of a number of
organisations.
Those duties are being passed on to son and heir Prince Charles
and other members of the royal family.
(Reporting by Michael Holden; editing by Stephen Addison)
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