New Idea magazine, an Australian publication, has issued an apology for running a story disclosing Prince Harry’s military whereabouts. It says it was unaware that the British MoD had an agreement with major news outlets not to reveal that Harry was in Afghanistan.

“We do acknowledge that our actions in publishing the story can be reasonably viewed as insensitive and irresponsible,” the magazine says. They call the story a “serious lapse of judgment.”

We’re still waiting on an apology from Matt Drudge …

Prince Harry got back home today. He was met at RAF Brize Norton in the UK by his father and brother.

Glad you’re safe, buddy. And I’m also way sorry that the foreign media won’t let you live your goddamn life. You’re one of the few celebrities who can say “I didn’t ask for this” and really mean it, and I have a great deal of admiration for your determination to fight for your country alongside your friends. All the best, kiddo.

Looks like since Matt Drudge decided to be an asshole and report Harry’s presence in Afghanistan, he’s been pulled out.

The Ministry of Defense called the rampant reporting of Harry’s deployment by “elements of the foreign media…regrettable,” and said that while the prince was expected to return to Britain in a matter of weeks, the situation had now “clearly changed.”

“Following a detailed assessment of the risks by the operational chain of command, the decision has been taken…to withdraw Prince Harry from Afghanistan immediately,” the Ministry said.

The decision to pull Harry out of the combat zone comes after the collapse of a media blackout. While U.K. reporters and media outlets were already aware of his deployment, they entered into an embargo agreement with the military not to report on his service until he returned home safely.

The jig was up, however, when the Drudge Report broke the news, in turn claiming that it had pieced together information from Australian press last month.

Americans. We’re so helpful.

Now that Prince Harry’s dirty little secret is out — he’s been serving in Afghanistan for the past 10 weeks — photos of him out there have hit the web.

It’s really shitty that the fact that he’s there got leaked. It compromises his safety and the safety of his fellow soldiers. But I have to say, even though I’m not a Brit, I feel a great deal of pride for Harry. I’m sure he didn’t have to go — he wanted to defend his country like the rest of his friends, and I give him mad props for that. Britain should be very proud of its prince.

CNN is reporting this without much of a story behind it. I’m sure that’s coming later today.

For now, they’re just saying they’ve confirmed that Prince Harry is in Afghanistan, clearly in the line of danger.

Congrats to 22-year-old Chelsy Davy, who officially dumped a Prince of England. Ah, to even have the opportunity …

Chelsy reportedly dumped Prince Harry — who she’d been dating for three years — because she was unhappy with his Playboy lifestyle, and his decision to attend the rugby world cup final in Paris in October instead of her birthday party.

Harry, baby, call me. You’ve heard we American girls have loose morals. Let me prove it.

I know he has a girlfriend and all, but I kind of wish I were British royalty so I could have a shot at him.

I used to be a big Wills fan — and I guess I still am — but Harry is just growing into such an adorable man. Plus you can marry Harry without all the pressure of having to be the Queen of England one day.

I was thrilled when I heard that Prince William and Harry were going to get the chance to put on a concert to celebrate the life of their mother Princess Diana. Back in the day I was a huge Princess Diana fan. I admired her grace, beauty and the fact that she used her extreme celebrity to do good works all over the world. She was the first “Saint Angelina” and for a while made the British monarchy cool.

Harry and William are following in their mother’s footsteps and becoming true celebrities in their own right. They have stepped out of the shadows and seem to be really enjoying their higher profile media image. This concert, which was held on July 1st celebrated the 10th anniversary of her death.

I have to say that I used to be a William fan but he is looking a bit too much like his dad. Harry really has become the hot one. That Chelsey Davy is one lucky lady.

Here are photos of some of the great performers that celebrated Princess Diana’s life

Elton John

Royal National Ballet

Fergie

Joss Stone

Lilly Allen