I wanted out of royal family: Prince Harry

Following his recent comments when he said that no member of the British royal family "wants to be king or queen,"  Prince Harry has come out to admits that he once "wanted out" of the royal family but stayed to dedicate much of his time to charitable work.

In an interview for the Mail on Sunday, Harry, 32 who is the fifth in line to the throne said the time he spent in the Army - was "the best escape I've ever had" as he once considered giving up his title.

Having considered giving up his title, he finally decided he should remain and "work out a role for myself".

According to him, the royals "don't want to be just a bunch of celebrities but instead use our role for good".

Harry, spent 10 years in the Army, serving twice in Afghanistan. He had to leave when his presence there was revealed by the media in 2008. 

I felt very resentful. Being in the Army was the best escape I've ever had. I felt as though I was really achieving something.

I have a deep understanding of all sorts of people from different backgrounds and felt I was part of a team.

I wasn't a prince, I was just Harry.

I felt I wanted out but then decided to stay in and work out a role for myself," he said.

Prince Harry during his time in Afghanistan in December 2012

He said he felt "very resentful" when his position was leaked and he had to be hastily withdrawn from the army for security reasons.

Harry who has since been closely involved with charity work, including supporting wounded veterans and mental health groups said he and Prince William "don't want to be just a bunch of celebrities".

We are incredibly passionate with our charities and they have been chosen because they are on the path shown to me by our mother," he said.

I love charity stuff and meeting people.

Harry caused a stir last week when he suggested to Newsweek magazine that no one in the royal family wants the throne.

Is there any one of the royal family who wants to be king or queen? I don't think so, but we will carry out our duties at the right time.