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Harry, Duke of Sussex and Captain General of
the Royal Marines, will witness the simulated rescue of a
stranded pilot by the 42 Commando Royal Marines during his visit
to their base in Bickleigh, southwest England.
He will then see the final test for new recruits - a 30-mile
march to be completed in 8 hours while carrying 40 pounds (18
kg) of equipment each - before presenting the green berets to
mark the end of commando training.
The Royal Marines are Britain's elite amphibious fighting force
and are deployed to some of the most dangerous conflicts in the
world.
Harry, who married Meghan Markle last year, took over the role
of their symbolic head from his grandfather Philip, Duke of
Edinburgh, in December 2017. Earlier this month, Harry visited
the marines in Norway.
Harry and Meghan are expecting their first child in the Spring.
(Reporting by Alistair Smout; editing by Stephen Addison)
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