PRINCE WILLIAM - PRINCE WILLIAM TO JOIN SAS?

British royal PRINCE WILLIAM could embark on a military career in the British Army's Special Air Service (SAS) after passing a number of gruelling selection tests for the specialist regiment.

The 23-year-old, who began training at Sandhurst Military Academy in January (06), completed a demanding cross-country exercise in Wales last week (begs13FEB06) where he was forced to march across hilly terrain for three days without sleep.

A Sandhurst source says, "Not everyone was selected. Just the fittest and the best.

"William got through because of his extraordinary level of fitness."

If the royal is serious on joining the prestigious force, he will face more challenging selection rounds before being taught the specialist SAS commando techniques of warfare.