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Prince William criticises military culture after hearing women’s accounts of harassment
Prince William has criticised the military’s treatment of women, saying it does not yet meet the standards of safety, respect and inclusion he expects. After meeting servicewomen across the Royal Navy, Army and RAF, he is using a guest-edited Country Life edition to draw attention to their experiences and press senior leaders on what is being done.
The article cites accounts of inappropriate comments, rumours about women who reject advances, and harassment by intoxicated colleagues. A report found 67 per cent of servicewomen experienced at least one form of sexualised behaviour in the previous year, compared with 34 per cent of men. It also highlights Gunner Jaysley Beck, whose complaint mishandling was found to have played more than a minimal part in her death; her mother says the Army failed her.
In short
- William says military culture must become more inclusive.
- 67 per cent of servicewomen reported sexualised behaviour.
- The article highlights the handling of Jaysley Beck’s complaint.
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Originally published by Daily Mail as “Prince William expresses his frustration at how women in the military ‘don’t feel safe, respected or valued’”.