Prince William interns at MI5, MI6 and GCHQ

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Kensington Palace has revealed that the Duke of Cambridge has just finished a three-week stint at the secret intelligence service, MI6, the security service, MI5, and GCHQ.

The highly unusual internship was kept under close wraps as Prince William spent a week with each agency in what he said was a “truly humbling experience”.

It began with a week at MI6, whose officers work secretly overseas. In a statement, the palace said the prince had seen firsthand how the agency helped the UK identify and exploit opportunities, as well as navigate risks to its national security, military effectiveness and economy “from those who wish the UK harm”.