Have members of the British royal family served in air combat?
Short answerYes, including Prince Andrew in the Falklands and Prince Harry in Afghanistan; Prince William later flew demanding search-and-rescue missions.
NotesPrince Andrew flew helicopters during the Falklands War, and Prince Harry served in Afghanistan. Prince Charles also served as a helicopter pilot. Prince William's later search-and-rescue work was not combat, though it still involved severe operational stress and risk.