Soldier's death 'saddens' Princes

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Trooper James Munday, from Birmingham, was killed on Wednesday afternoon in a blast during a routine patrol in Helmand Province.

Prince William, who served alongside Trooper Munday in D Squadron of The Household Cavalry, remembered the 21-year-old as an "exceptional soldier", his spokesman said.

Trooper Munday, who was also in the same regiment as Prince Harry, was killed in "especially tragic" circumstances, shortly before the end of his tour of duty, fellow officers said.

A Clarence House spokesman said: "Prince William and Prince Harry are deeply saddened to hear the tragic news.

"Together with the rest of their regiment, the two Princes' heartfelt thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this most distressing of times.

"Trooper Munday was in D Squadron with Prince William, and he remembers him as an exceptional soldier."

The officer was hailed by other former colleagues as "one of the best of his generation".

Lieutenant Colonel Harry Fullerton, his commanding officer, said: "Trooper James Munday was, without a shadow of a doubt, one of the best of his generation.

"He was a rising star in his peer group and a truly brilliant Life Guard and household cavalryman."