British prince deployed as part of search and rescue operations . A six - month deployment is conventional for such operations . He will not complete any ceremonial duties , Ministry of Defence says . as a member of the armed forces of his country , '' the ministry said in a statement . Deployment faced criticism in India .
British prince deployed as part of search and rescue operations . A six - month deployment is conventional for such operations . He will not complete any ceremonial duties , Ministry of Defence says . Deployment faced criticism in India .