[eddie5659]

Hiya

Thought I'd start a thread about this. Not sure if many across the pond know about this story, but prince Harry joined the army, is now a commanding officer. The MOD confirmed he was going to Iraq, and of course that would pave the way for more of a big target.

Then, they said he may not go, and Harry said he'd leave the army if he can't go.

Now, they've definatly said he's not going, but Harry's staying in the army.

So, what is the point of him being there, as in the army? He'll never get deployed, he'll become the top ranking officer soon with no experience, and its a mockery for many of the British and Allied forces already serving, whether its Iraq or anywhere else.

I think he should have just gone there, no media coverage. No-one would know, and when he got back, had maybe pics or videos to prove he was there.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/uk/6663053.stm

Just reading some of the comments given by the readers of the BBC. For many in the UK, this first one made me crack up

Can I go to Sandhurst to be an officer please?, I don't want to fight in any wars either but I heard thats OK. You can still pay me though. I also have a Rodney Trotter style GCE in Art, I heard thats all you need to get in. So... when do I start

Prince Harry was always on a hiding to nothing with this.

If he's prevented from going, then he's getting preferential treatment.

If he's allowed to go, then he's putting the lives of his men at increased risk.

Maybe he should have joined the Navy?

you have to say its the correct move with regards to the saftey of all around him.... however this is going to be the case with any royal in any war,,,,,,

should we therefore not have the royals in the forces at all ! is this not the sensible move ? why finance a captain, sergent or whatever when they are never going to be useful ?

seems to me we ban them from our forces full stop !

I started to type that royalty is all medieval nonsense any-way.Then it occured to me that medieval princes and kings showed up on the
battelfield.

Andy Pandy went to the Falklands so why can't Harry go play in the sand?

http://newsforums.bbc.co.uk/nol/thre...20070516165436

[Blackmirror]

Surely he could have worn army make up .. and a wig ...

[Paquadez]

One of my closest friends, was selected to train in the Fleet Air Arm flying Sea Kings, with Randy Andy, the Duke of Pork (York!).

Apparently his flying exams were fiddled and so on.

Quite obviously, the royal family are not going to risk their 3rd in line for the throne in an active theatre!

So they should therefore stop peeing around and find him something worthwhile to do.

After all, we pay him enough!

On a similar topic, I become annoyed when members of the royal family wear uniforms and medals to which they are not entitled: it makes a total mockery of those who serve and risk their lives.

Paq

[oldie]

Just beat me to it Eddie me owd .. was typing it as a poll thread in actual fact. You might well consider doing so yourself ?

(1) He should resign his commisiion

(2) No, he shouldn't resign his commission

(3) He should have his wish to serve front line honoured

(4) He should do as his commander orders

(5) Clarence House should stay out of the issue

Multi choice

Personally, I feel that one day he will look back and regret his decision not to resign his commission as a matter of principle, bearing in mind he's already gone on camera as stating, quite catagorically, his intention to resign if he's prevented from serving in Iraq.

Oldie

[Blackmirror]

I think he should be allowed to go if he wants ..

but i also believe that he will put the rest of his platoon at risk .....

Stay at home and look after grannies corgis

[oldie]

Originally Posted by Paquadez

On a similar topic, I become annoyed when members of the royal family wear uniforms and medals to which they are not entitled: it makes a total mockery of those who serve and risk their lives.

A minority in the case of British Royalty Paq. A minority. Remember Lizzies role during WW11

[oldie]

Originally Posted by Blackmirror

Stay at home and look after grannies corgis at Sandringham

[Paquadez]

Lizzie's role? Pretending she could mend and service cars for a proganda film you mean?

Oldie, I used to be a staunch monarchist. One of my proudest moments was when I was about 11.

HRH was our new queen as her father George VIth had sadly. recently passed away.

A chap who worked for my late Dad wa a senior scout and had tickets for the opening night of Ralf Reeder's Gang Show. Dad telephoned from London and gave me my marching orders, so togged up in my scout's uniform, off I set to meet Dad at a railway station and then we went off to see the Gang Show.

Our tickets were front row and HM The Queen was just up there in the Royal Box with a young, dashing Philip. Much to our surprise and delight. (Who still had hair then!).

I can remember thinking, "If I turn and look at her, the Queen will I be struck by lightning or killed or something?"

I did: I wasn't. I can still remember, however, the frission of excitement and fear which ran up my spine!

Sadly a few years ago as the Royals lost the plot and we were treated to Sarah and the precious Diana (Taking Wills and Harry to Mickey D's in Kensington High Street, replete with back to front baseball caps, forsooth!), I became totally disabused.

The party was over; the music had stopped. They were past their sell by date.

In the 70s and early 80s I worked closely with many young service personnel on various projects. One of these was the atempt to save the Ark Royal, during which I had the pleasure (very genuine) of meeting and working with a retired Admiral of the Blue, who shall remain anon.

Either the guy serves, properly or he doesn't.

Personally, I believe it's high time these people studied what the term Noblesse Oblige actually means, and realise that you can't behave like new age celebs and preserve that essential dignity and aloofness, without which you aren't anyone special, since there are far more billionaires with private jets behaving with more style!

Perhaps King Juan Carlos of Spain can give lessons?

Paq

[Blackmirror]

As you have probably guessed i am not a big fan of our Royal family

[Paquadez]

I used to be, Donna.

I'm now a Republican.

Paq

[Blackmirror]

I dont dislike them its just they have more money than me

[Paquadez]

Yes: ours!

Did you know that if anyone dies intestate in the Dutchy of Lancaster (the benefits of which devolve in the Crown) the estate becomes the property of HM The Queen?

Until fairly recently, this happened all the time, until The Queen was shamed by adverse publicity and backed off.

Paq

[poochee]

IMO, it is best he doesn't go. I feel it would put the other troops in more harms way.

[Blackmirror]

Originally Posted by Paquadez

Yes: ours!

Did you know that if anyone dies intestate in the Dutchy of Lancaster (the benefits of which devolve in the Crown) the estate becomes the property of HM The Queen?

Until fairly recently, this happened all the time, until The Queen was shamed by adverse publicity and backed off.

Paq

No but i do now thanks

[oldie]

yeh yeh yeh .. Royalist, republican, publican (as in the Vic. Albert square ) heard it all before. I don't see these perfect specimens of feminine finesse as taking up the cause in the interest of national pride compared to these two, I say hats off to our lot across there in old Blighty. Particularly Yorkshire.



Oldie