Time at base over for Harry

Thursday 15th October 2009, 11:33AM BST.

Prince Harry and Prince William at an RAF Shawbury photocall

High-flying Prince Harry has left the Shropshire airbase where he has been training to become an Army Air Corps helicopter pilot, it was confirmed today.

Clarence House has confirmed the 25-year-old, who is third in line to the throne, had completed his course at RAF Shawbury, and a spokeswoman for St James’s Palace confirmed the prince had now left Shawbury.

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She said Harry was “delighted” to have successfully completed his course at the Shropshire base and he would be embarking on the next stage of his training at the Army Air Corps base at Middle Wallop.

Reports had suggested Prince Harry was to receive a certificate from his commanding officer at a private graduation ceremony this week.

Prince Harry, who has been living and training in Shropshire with brother Prince William, is also believed to have toasted his success by celebrating with his on-off girlfriend Chelsy Davy. The couple were reportedly spotted partying at a trendy London bar at the weekend.

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