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Prince William issues stark warning over treatment of women in the armed forces

The Prince of Wales says the military is falling short of the standards women serving in uniform deserve. Hear what he was told behind closed doors, and why senior defence figures say the culture must change.

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00:00Prince William says women in the armed forces are still not always safe, respected or valued,
00:06and is calling for a more inclusive military culture.
00:09The Prince of Wales heard first-hand accounts from servicewomen across the Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force,
00:17including claims of sexual harassment, inappropriate comments and rumours.
00:22His article cites Ministry of Defence survey findings that 67% of servicewomen experienced unwanted sexualised behaviour,
00:31while 30% had considered leaving because of it.
00:35The Chief of the Defence Staff says some experiences have fallen below expected standards
00:41and that the military must keep driving change.

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