Britain's Prince William ought to put his guard on in preparation for an intensive training course. The handsome young royal will be attacked by an angry mob this week for an army exercise in riot control. The 24-year-old will take part in the ten-day training exercise in peacekeeping as part of his course at Sandhurst Military Academy.

William and his fellow cadets will be dressed in full riot gear as Gurkhas - Nepalese soldiers enlisted in the British Army - pelt them with potatoes and petrol bombs.

A British royal is currently one of the leading candidates to win a prestigious award at his academy.

Prince William is said to be one of the favorites to win this year's Sandhurst Military Academy's Sword of Honor prize. The award is given annually to the most impressive performer from each year of trainees.

Prince William has passed the ultimate test of endurance and strength, becoming the ultimate "survivor." On Monday, the young royal showed impressive physical stamina by completing a grueling endurance test at his military academy.

The 24-year-old, who has almost finished his Army Officers' course at Sandhurst Military Academy, was left exhausted by the eight mile march through the woods in Camberley, Surrey.

Prince William's Cupid arrow hit the right mark when it struck his cousin and one of his college peers and linked them together. The young royal became a great matchmaker when he introduced Princess Beatrice to her new millionaire boyfriend and set them on a new, blossoming romance.

The 24-year-old prince met David Clarke, 24, when he was at St Andrews University in Scotland, and decided he was perfect for his 18-year-old cousin.

Britain's Prince William recently unveiled his "game plan" to become king. One of the strategies - revealed by Clarence House on Thursday - includes the 24-year old serving alongside his brother Prince Harry in the Household Cavalry's The Blues and Royals regiment.

He also intends to increase his public profile by attending charitable events and getting involved in constitutional affairs.

Britain's Prince William has made his decision: The handsome young royal will be joining his brother Prince Harry's army regiment. Clarence House announced on Thursday that the 24-year-old prince will join The Blues and Royals, one of two regiments that form the Household Cavalry.

A spokesperson said the decision on whether or not to deploy William to war zones would be taken on a "case by case basis."