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[Proletariat]

There is no sane reason for him to do this, EMFM. Forget tradition, this guy could live like Britney Spears or Robert Downey Jr easily and this is what he chose?

The cynicism isn't surprising. He's royalty and it's a hated war. He still has impressive character for following through with this. Hats off for that alone

[Lemur]

Actually, I think it's telling that he was ordered not to serve in Iraq, but given the okay for Afghanistan. Could be the queen mum thought 'stan was more manageable. Could be that 'stan is seen as a much more valid war. Them royals need to think about the publicity angle, mush like everybody else, only moreso.

There's something kinda old school, very heir-and-the-spare about him being in a shooting war. But kudos to him for wanting to serve.

[Beirut]

If King Henry could do Agincourt - Prince Harry can do Afghanistan.

[InsaneApache]

Aye, good on the lad. He wants to be with his mates in the thick of it.

As for Drudge; imprisoned in the tower and off with his head or somesuchthing.

[HoreTore]

Bravery? Bah. His ancestors fought in the middle of the front line hacking at the enemy.

This one had to be tucked away and was afraid that the enemy would find out that he even was there.

Royals have lost their grandeur these days.

[Mooks]

Bravery? Bah. His ancestors fought in the middle of the front line hacking at the enemy.

This one had to be tucked away and was afraid that the enemy would find out that he even was there.

Royals have lost their grandeur these days.

His ancestors didnt have to deal with sniper bullets or rpg's.

[HoreTore]

His ancestors didnt have to deal with sniper bullets or rpg's.

BAH!

There were assassins etc those days too. I don't think being showered with arrows was a pleasant thing to do, for example.

Face it, world leaders these days are wimps compared to the kings of old. Can you even imagine Henry IV, Louis XIV, Napoleon, etc hiding in the ranks as a common soldier? Heck no, they announced their presence for everyone to see!

Harry went there knowing there was a 99% chance he'd come home. I won't call that bravery. Especially not so for a royal.

[InsaneApache]

Bravery? Bah. His ancestors fought in the middle of the front line hacking at the enemy.

This one had to be tucked away and was afraid that the enemy would find out that he even was there.

Royals have lost their grandeur these days.

I'm no fan of the royals, far from it. My understanding is that he volunteered to go, getting granny to apply pressure on his behalf. The reality is that if it became public knowledge he would become a bullet magnet, so it was made subject to a 'D' notice that requested the media not to report his whereabouts.

Kudos to the guy.

In contrast, how many kids of the politicos who started the war have volunteered to go into action? I reserve my contempt for the Blairs and Shrubs of this world.

Harry went there knowing there was a 99% chance he'd come home. I won't call that bravery. Especially not so for a royal.

[Fragony]

At least there is one royal in europe who isn't afraid to be excommunicated, way to go Harry.

[HoreTore]

I'm no fan of the royals, far from it. My understanding is that he volunteered to go, getting granny to apply pressure on his behalf. The reality is that if it became public knowledge he would become a bullet magnet, so it was made subject to a 'D' notice that requested the media not to report his whereabouts.

He's a bloody Prince! His ancestors wasn't afraid of being a bullet magnet, and neither should he.

I won't be satisfied until I see him leading the cavalry charge into kabul swinging a big axe...

[Tristuskhan]

If King Henry could do Agincourt - Prince Harry can do Afghanistan.

What? Killing the french soldiers around?

[Ronin]

I´m betting his squad mates won´t be very happy with the extra enemy "attention" that this is gonna bring them

[caravel]

I´m betting his squad mates won´t be very happy with the extra enemy "attention" that this is gonna bring them

You're recycling the classic line. That having a royal in there midst would make them more of a target. If he were sat on a horse in a bright red uniform, accompanied by standard bearers then perhaps this argument would be valid.

[Ronin]

You're recycling the classic line. That having a royal in there midst would make them more of a target. If he were sat on a horse in a bright red uniform, accompanied by standard bearers then perhaps this argument would be valid.

you say "bright red uniform" I say "massive media coverage"...

you say tomato....I say....


I think you get the idea.

[Redleg]

You're recycling the classic line. That having a royal in there midst would make them more of a target. If he were sat on a horse in a bright red uniform, accompanied by standard bearers then perhaps this argument would be valid.

Care to explain the reports that indiciate that AQ believed he was going to Iraq and put a bounty on his head?

http://www.news.com.au/story/0,23599,21634116-2,00.html

Your arguemnt would indicate that its all propaganda.

[Evil_Maniac From Mars]

There is no sane reason for him to do this, EMFM. Forget tradition, this guy could live like Britney Spears or Robert Downey Jr easily and this is what he chose?

You misunderstand me, and I suppose that is my fault, as I could've made it clearer.

I believe that it is admirable that he is not backing out of a tradition such as this, one he believes in, simply because of pressure and danger. It is admirable for this tradition to be carried on. I'm in support of his going, and I admire him for making that choice.