Almost 13 years ago to the day, a young Prince Harry peered out from under a commander's helmet, smiling shyly aboard a Scimitar tank in Army fatigues as he embarked on his first formal public engagement.
Today the 21-year-old prince presents a very different picture aboard an Army vehicle, as he fulfils his childhood dream of military life. The third in line to the throne now puts on a communications helmet and protective goggles and has the responsibility of driving an armoured reconnaissance vehicle.
Having successfully completed the signals phase of his troop leader's course at Bovington in Dorset, the Prince has now begun the second segment of the training - concentrating on driving, commanding and maintaining a tracked reconnaissance vehicle, known as a CVR(T).
The next challenge for the prince will see him master gunnery, including live firing, and the tactical application of all he has learnt.
Cornet Wales, as Prince Harry will be known as a second lieutenant in the Blues and Royals, will eventually command 11 soldiers and four Scimitar tanks.