Historically members of the Royal Family have served both honorary and frontline roles in the armed forces, including the ...

Taliban government cracks down on male dress code. "Our teachers told us not to come without it. If we don't have the uniform and the cap, we can't enter the classroom," the 13-year-old told AFP.

KABUL - Since the start of the school year in March, Afghan boys have been required to wear new uniforms of turbans and long tunics, following an order to adopt outfits reflecting Taliban rule.