Prince Harry recognised for Forces support He spoke recently about the nation's debt to wounded servicemen and urged the country to get behind Walking With the Wounded, which pays for training for injured servicemen so they have the security of a job in civilian life. He said the charity "blazes the trail in showing wounded servicemen and women that hope remains." The prince served in Afghanistan in 2007-08, but his tour of duty was cut short when foreign websites broke a media blackout on reporting details of his service. He has repeatedly reiterated his determination to return to the front line. He won plaudits for his charm and diplomacy earlier this year, following his first tour on behalf of the Queen, during which he visited Belize, the Bahamas and Jamaica. The Atlantic Council is an independent body that aims to strengthen transatlantic co-operation and international security. Each year it recognises leading individuals working in areas such as business, diplomacy, the military, humanitarianism and the arts. Past recipients of awards include former prime minister Tony Blair, media magnate Rupert Murdoch, and former German chancellor Helmut Kohl. This year, United Nations secretary general Ban Ki-Moon will receive the distinguished international leadership award.