The Prince of Wales has disclosed that he is working to ensure women serving in the military feel safe, respected and valued, while warning that current standards are not yet being met.

Speaking publicly for the first time, William, a future head of Armed Forces , outlined details of a confidential campaign aimed at driving inclusivity for female personnel across the defence sector.

Behind the scenes throughout the past year, the heir to the throne has undertaken a dedicated fact-finding exercise, prioritising both private and public meetings with servicewomen of all ranks across the Royal Navy , RAF and Army to learn at first hand about their personal experiences.

William heard accounts of women facing inappropriate comments, malicious rumours being spread if they rejected advances, and drunken harassment inside barracks, with one junior female telling him about "women being used as commodities".

Consequently, the prince convened discussions with senior leaders across the defence sector to evaluate what…