Prince McHottie Honored

A stoic Prince Harry was given a medal for his service in Afghanistan today by his aunt, Princess Anne.

The young red-haired royal was later all smiles as the princess pinned the Operational Service Medal for Afghanistan to his desert fatigues in a ceremony at the Combermere Barracks in Windsor, west of London.

As you may recall, Harry’s deployment there was cut short earlier this year after news of his mission became public. But he served about 10 weeks — enough to meet the four-week minimum required to receive the medal.

Harry’s girlfriend, Chelsy Davy, and his older brother, Prince William, both looked on as 23-year-old royal received his medal.

Faded Youth