Their sons, Princes William and Harry, are second and third in line to the throne respectively.

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Most recently, ABC nabbed air time with tuberculosis patient Andrew Speaker, while NBC scored time with Britain's Princes William and Harry.

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Princes William and Harry are two notable recruits to benefit from a system which, according to the RAF, is "revered around the world".

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