SIR - Now that we know Prince Harry will not be sent to Iraq, let us show a little empathy for the young soldier.

He wanted to be in the front line with his mates, that was why he volunteered for the Army and endured a vigorous year's training.

He might be deployed elsewhere overseas but I feel sure the Prince is devastated. Life isn't fair, even for the Royals.

David Rhodes, Croscombe Walk, Bradford