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The Army is assessing whether to send Harry to the Gulf after one of the bloodiest months for British troops in the stricken country.

Reports in some of Friday's newspapers suggest he may be kept away from the frontline while others say the Prince will still fight with his comrades as planned.

The Daily Express reports that a £250,000 reward has been offered by al Qaida for information which helps terrorists find the Prince.

A Ministry of Defence spokesman said he knew nothing about the alleged bounty.

Household Cavalry sources have warned that the Blues and Royals officer will sign off and leave the force if his frontline tour of duty is blocked.

But friends of the third in line to the throne told the BBC he would be "very disappointed" if he did not go but would stick with the Army.

He has told friends "I'm not afraid to die", according to Daily Mail.

The newspaper says the Prince has told friends the tragic death of his mother, Diana, Princess of Wales, means he is not afraid of his own death but he is frightened that soldiers fighting alongside him could be targeted.

He is reported to have said he would find it hard to bear if another soldier was injured or killed because of their link with him.