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Whew! I don't know if the world could have survived the potential loss of this hotness . Despite previous reports, including ASL's, Prince Harry is NOT going to Iraq.

Britain's Prince Harry will not be heading to Iraq to serve with his regiment, PEOPLE confirmed Wednesday.

The head of the British Army cited the threat not only to the prince's safety but to those around him since the young royal would be a magnet for insurgents. He also said that the coverage in the media had hindered the security for the prince.

More on the decision not to send Prince Harry over to Iraq after the jump.

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