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Prince William will decide on his future career— in or out of the military— come the end of 2012. Photo Credit: princeofwales.gov.uk

William will be forced to make a monumental career decision between the RAF and his royal duties come the end of 2012, confirms an aide of the Duke of Cambridge to British media sources.

In his final verdict, The Duke will take into account the time his royal duties, family duties, and charity work will consume in the coming years.

William has a number career options moving forward, according to The Daily Mail:

1. He could continue his work in the RAF Valley or relocate to another RAF base for a second three-year stint of duty.
2.  He could take another post in the armed forces and, therefore, create more time for royal duties and his wife.
3.  finally, he could give up the military life altogether, to focus on his charity and royal and family duties.

One source spoke to the Daily Mail:

Search and rescue has given the Prince an exciting job without putting him on the front line – but he is bound to a shift timetable. There are advantages of him transferring to the Army – one being that he would likely be able to take on more official duties.

William is thinking deep and hard about his future, adds the source. He loves the service, but there are other things to take into account. He and Catherine have a future and a family to plan and he will be expected to take on more official engagements.