'arry going to Afghanistan?

[Goofball]

http://www.ptinews.com/pti%5Cptisite.nsf/0/55F126606BED76016525710200591D81?OpenDocument

It looks like the young Prince might be pounding the ground with the grunts sometime in the near future. A quote from the young lad:


There's no way I'm going to put myself through Sandhurst and then sit on my arse back home while my boys are out fighting for their country.

I like this kid.

[Ianofsmeg16]

I like him too, here's hoping that he'll be king instead of Billy

[King Henry V]

I wouldn't. I would dread the mire of scandal that would inevitably surround him. Another Edward VII, I think.

[Vladimir]

Arse! Hah! It's good that one will rule and one RULES!:2thumbsup:

[Monarch]

Well his unlce or other relative served in a war didn't he, I cant remember much but I'm sure modern royals have served in a war, not just the army. But yes, I like his attitude too. I'm glad he's not doing it to look heroic and then sit there watching conflicts on TV.

The real interesting thing is that William is at Sandhurt, or at lleast will be, do we think in the future the heir to the British throne will serve in places like Iraq? I think that could be an interesting situation in the next few years,.

[Incongruous]

Over-pomped git's the lot of them. But alas they are the princes so they must be put up with. But at least Harry is actually doing something posotive so I regrettfully say good on him.

[Ice]

Good for him. Makes me happy to hear stuff like this.

[Taffy_is_a_Taff]

Harry is a star.

His antics to date have been very good.

[The_Doctor]

I thought he was joining the Blues and Royals. I three of my cousins have been/are in the Blues and Royals.

[Monarch]

Over-pomped git's the lot of them. But alas they are the princes so they must be put up with. But at least Harry is actually doing something posotive so I regrettfully say good on him.

Hey I'm British and would rather have a republic (*waits to be attacked*) than a monarchy. Monarchys are outdated, if only we hadn't let them back after the civil war. However I'm not about to blow up Buckingham Palace, I just think monarchys are unfair. However when I see Harry doing something good, that he doesn't have to do by anymeans, I just think 'nice family' lol.

[Grey_Fox]

Which prince was it that fought in the Falklands again?

[Goofball]

Which prince was it that fought in the Falklands again?

It was Randy Andy, the Duke of York (Harry's uncle). It seems the black sheep do well in the military.

[Kralizec]

Mabye a British uniform will look better on him then that nazi uniform!

[Ja'chyra]

By no stretch of the imagination could I be called a monarchist, but I've got to say, the new face of the monarchy is much better than the old.

[KukriKhan]

From the article:

Pleased by his younger son's choice of regiment, Prince Charles has acknowledged that Harry will almost certainly be flown to one of the world's troublespots.

A spokeswoman of Prince Charles said "what happens if and when he goes there will be decided at the time by the Ministry of Defence. We have not had those conversations yet."

So, it's yet to be seen if he'll be assigned as a platoon leader or HQ staffer, yes? What is the usual first assignment for a non-royal second leftenant?

[master of the puppets]

ah it warms my heart to see a leader actually draw swords with his countrymen, if George Bush were to pick up the gun and serve in iraq before trying for another term then mabey he would be a bit wiser and worth voting for.

[Slyspy]

From the article:


So, it's yet to be seen if he'll be assigned as a platoon leader or HQ staffer, yes? What is the usual first assignment for a non-royal second leftenant?

That'll be Lieutenant. Not sure about the usual first posting, but I would guess it would be out with the troops. I see no reason why it should be different here. IIRC this Uncle flew helicopters in the Navy, though I could be wrong.

[Reenk Roink]

Pffft what a softy, tell him to go to Fallujah.

[Red Peasant]

Pffft what a softy, tell him to go to Fallujah.

Right behind you, eh? :laugh4:

[Reenk Roink]

Pfft. I would never fight a war I don't agree with, but say Ohio State decides to invade...I would be on the front lines...

And in my future wars of conquest to take over my part of the world, I'll definitely fight if I had to...

[Divinus Arma]

I remember the older brother saying something like this too...


I wonder how the soldiers in his unit are going to feel. It will either be: "Oh great, we gotta deal with this punk", or if they are monarchists, perhaps they will feel loyalty to him.

[Vladimir]

ah it warms my heart to see a leader actually draw swords with his countrymen, if George Bush were to pick up the gun and serve in iraq before trying for another term then mabey he would be a bit wiser and worth voting for.

~:rolleyes:

[doc_bean]

Mabye a British uniform will look better on him then that nazi uniform!

Come on, it was a dress up party, the whole incident has been blown so out of proportion it is laughable.

[Samurai Waki]

No one can deny that the Wermacht Storm Trooper uniforms were cool, and classy. Despite the fact that the Nazis were bad, they had stylish taste generations ahead of their time, obviously Harry wanted to cash in on the trend.

[solypsist]

ah it warms my heart to see a leader actually draw swords with his countrymen, if George Bush were to pick up the gun and serve in iraq before trying for another term then mabey he would be a bit wiser and worth voting for.

ha ha - i'm laughing for realz.

https://i1.tinypic.com/mn194i.jpg

[King Henry V]

Now the next question is, are they actually going to let him near the fighting?

[Somebody Else]

People in his unit are gonna be pleased - means they'll get plenty of glory-ops, but chances of getting blown to buggery are minimal - they'll be posted to the safest places, plus they'll get the most armoured vehicles possible (Harry is in the cavalry, so no ground-pounding for him).

Anyway, hobnobbing with the Royals is always handy - after all, they could provide for a very good appointment indeed...

[Slyspy]

Everyone is a winner! Hurrah!

[BDC]

Now the next question is, are they actually going to let him near the fighting?
And risk half the heirs to the throne being blown up? Can't see that happening.

[InsaneApache]

I remember the older brother saying something like this too...


I wonder how the soldiers in his unit are going to feel. It will either be: "Oh great, we gotta deal with this punk", or if they are monarchists, perhaps they will feel loyalty to him.

He'll probably get bitch-slapped by the squaddies like his dad did. Soft get.

[Kralizec]

Come on, it was a dress up party, the whole incident has been blown so out of proportion it is laughable.

Yes, it has been. Still what he did was disgracefull for a member of the royal family. Heck, if you're going to accept that they're entitled to certain privileges, you also should be able to hold them to certain standards. The idea that thousends of British troops died "for king and country" fighting the nazis and that 60 years later prince Harry decides to dress up as the enemy would have given me a bad taste in my mouth if I was British.

However it's been pointed out and condemned to the point of boredom, so I'd say he's been properly punished. If he wants to serve in the armed forces and prove his worth, I say thumbs up.

[Duke Malcolm]

I hope that his sibling and him both go out to fight rather than be posted to non-combat duties. There are plenty of others in line to the throne, and I rather like the idea of a King leading his men to battle again...

[Idaho]

PR and nonsense. Yeah he needs to man a checkpoint in the Sunni Triangle I reckon.

[Papewaio]

PR and nonsense. Yeah he needs to man a checkpoint in the Sunni Triangle I reckon.

I must have a dirty dirty mind, but that has a double meaning. :help:

Show us your Sunni Triangle or as we Aussies like to refer to it your map of Tasmania. :dizzy:

[InsaneApache]

I must have a dirty dirty mind, but that has a double meaning. :help:

Show us your Sunni Triangle or as we Aussies like to refer to it your map of Tasmania. :dizzy:

Another example that English, in all it's connotations, is the most flexible and expressive. Vive la Anglais :laugh4:

[Vladimir]

AH HAH! I just figured out who Aussies hate rabbits so much. It's the competition. (breeding like...Aussies?)