I’m sure you’ve all heard the news over the last few days about Prince Harry having been in Afghanistan, and now coming home. He managed to serve out there for 10 weeks in secrecy, thanks to a media blackout deal. Of course that deal was then broken thanks to a US website that leaked the news, potentially putting Harry and all his fellow troops at heightened risk of attack.

I think this is very interesting as it calls into question responsible journalism. I find it incredible and very impressive that a huge number of UK journalists and organisations including the BBC and Sky News, all kept their promise to keep it secret – despite the knowledge that it would be one hell of a scoop!

So this has really got me thinking – it really gives us journalists a better name – we’re not all lying hounds with no consideration or care! It shows that integrity and trust must be there as well, and I have a new-found respect for all the journalists that kept this enormous news story under wraps for the good of our boys out there.

Remember – always think twice before running a story – think about its potential impact on others.