Prince William highlights efforts to improve women’s experiences in the Armed Forces

Politics · First reported 10 Nov, 00:01 · Updated 00:37

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Prince William says he has met servicewomen and defence leaders to discuss women’s experiences in the Armed Forces, and is considering a longer-term initiative. He says standards are not yet being met; an edition of Country Life that he guest edited addresses the issue.

William says he has spent the past year meeting servicewomen from the Royal Navy, RAF and Army to hear about their experiences.
The reported concerns included inappropriate comments, rumours after women rejected advances and harassment in barracks.
William says military culture should be more inclusive and that standards are not currently being met; he is exploring a longer-term initiative.

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Key facts

Meetings: William met servicewomen from the Royal Navy, RAF and Army over the past year.
Reported concerns: Accounts included inappropriate comments, rumours after rejected advances and harassment in barracks.
Next step under consideration: William is exploring a longer-term initiative on the issue.
Publication: William guest edited a special edition of Country Life, due to be published on Wednesday.
Gunner Jaysley Beck: The article says Beck died at Larkhill Camp in Wiltshire in 2021 and that an inquest found the Army’s failure to act appropriately contributed to her death.