Prince Harry current events 11: August-November 2006 - Page 4

Skydragon · #61 09-27-2006, 07:55 AM

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Death is a little final so they had better live life to the max and make every moment count. Unforturnately they tend to count backwards...... in dog years! So, on behalf of the 2 week old chimpanzee's I take umbrage.

(Been there, seen that! so I guess I can say that too!)

I don't know what came over me, what can I say or do, except offer the most profuse and humblest apology to all chimpanzees that I may have offended with this erroneous comparison.

sara1981 · #62 10-04-2006, 10:03 PM

Harry's cavalry pair on rape rap
http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006460128,00.html

Royal Fan · #63 10-04-2006, 11:25 PM

Hope he doesent catch any heat from this and that those responsible will be punished.

Roslyn · #64 10-05-2006, 02:05 AM

Harry's been safely ensconced in Dorset so shouldn't be tainted in any way.

http://news.scotsman.com/uk.cfm?id=1469022006

Royal Fan · #65 10-05-2006, 09:53 AM

So now that hes done with Dorset whats next??

Skydragon · #66 10-05-2006, 11:54 AM

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So now that hes done with Dorset whats next??

Same as every other new officer in the B&R's, training, manoeuvers, getting to know the team he will be working with, the boring bits of army life. Further learning of the rules and regulations that he will be expected to know, running around after higher ranking officers, learning how to delegate.

Skydragon · #67 10-05-2006, 02:14 PM

They are Troopers in the mounted division of the B & R's, they have been charged!

Skydragon · #68 10-06-2006, 10:33 AM

Prince Harry and the Strawberry Twisties

PRINCE Harry celebrated in style by sampling the nightlife in west Wiltshire to mark the end of a five-week stay in Warminster.

http://www.wiltshiretimes.co.uk/news...y_twisties.php

Royal Fan · #69 10-06-2006, 11:07 AM

Glad he is done :) and all went well. when will we see him in Uniform again when will he get a medal or Promotion?

Skydragon · #70 10-06-2006, 12:13 PM

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Glad he is done :) and all went well. when will we see him in Uniform again when will he get a medal or Promotion?

He will be in uniform as soon as he is back on base, so anytime a photographer can get him. There could be many presentations or parades he will have to attend, but, I would imagine that those details will only be released nearer the time for security reasons.

Unless he is in an actual campaign, he won't be entitled to a campaign medal, we don't have many jubilees coming up!

He will be a 2nd lieutenant for approx 3 years but, he could be promoted earlier.

kpusa1981 · #71 10-06-2006, 06:01 PM

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He will be in uniform as soon as he is back on base, so anytime a photographer can get him. There could be many presentations or parades he will have to attend, but, I would imagine that those details will only be released nearer the time for security reasons.

Unless he is in an actual campaign, he won't be entitled to a campaign medal, we don't have many jubilees coming up!

He will be a 2nd lieutenant for approx 3 years but, he could be promoted earlier.

Do you think he will join the SAS when can and If he can get through the training? I think he wants to do P-Coy and then hpoeflly Jump school. What about the SRR?

Skydragon · #72 10-07-2006, 06:00 AM

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Do you think he will join the SAS when can and If he can get through the training? I think he wants to do P-Coy and then hpoeflly Jump school. What about the SRR?

I honestly don't think the SAS or SRR would be able to take him. He is too high profile, too well known. Unlike the films, most of the SAS are the sort you wouldn't notice in the street, very unassuming but highly trained.
There are still debates going on as to whether he will be allowed to go into a war zone with his men, so I can't see him being allowed to apply for the SAS or SRR.

TonyaR · #73 10-08-2006, 02:52 AM

Well Skydragon,
You were right on target as usual !!

Prince Harry Told: You Can't Go To War
http://www.theroyalist.net/content/view/1293/1/

MARG · #74 10-08-2006, 06:32 AM

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Prince Harry Told: You Can't Go To War
http://www.theroyalist.net/content/view/1293/1/

I take this story with a large dose of salt considering it's point of origin.

However, if this story is in fact true I think it would be betting certainty that Prince Harry would resign his commission. His whole reason for being would be gone. He would be humiliated and redundant, unable to look his men in the face or himself in the mirror. :unhappy:
If he cannot fight with his men, he should not have been allowed to go to Sandhurst or any other Military Establishment particularly at this time when actual fighting is a sure bet.

Might as well party heaps and play polo! He is extremely accomplished at both!

Avalon · #75 10-08-2006, 10:14 AM

Looks like it is true.
Here are a few newspaper reports about it.

Prince Harry 'banned from Afghanistan

Britain's Prince Harry will not be allowed to fight on the front line in Afghanistan, The Mail on Sunday newspaper says, citing senior sources in the prince's regiment.
Harry, third in line to the throne, reportedly threatened to quit the British Army if he was blocked from active service due to safety fears and any such decision is likely to infuriate the 22-year-old.
Although a formal decision has yet to be made, sources in the Household Cavalry told the weekly tabloid they thought it was too dangerous for him to deploy in Afghanistan.

Harry can't go to war
Prince Harry barred from fighting in Afghanistan

Skydragon · #76 10-08-2006, 12:28 PM

I feel really sorry for him, with everyone around him making the decisions as to whether he can or can't be a 'real' soldier. Although I can understand the debate, until William marries and has a couple of children, he is caught. He probably won't even be allowed to plead his right to go. His path, as always, is in someone elses hands.

HRH Kimetha · #77 10-08-2006, 04:34 PM

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His whole reason for being would be gone. He would be humiliated and redundant, unable to look his men in the face or himself in the mirror. :unhappy:

Yes, it will be gone...that is gone for any type of war zone. However, there was a whole lot of doubt that the man would be sent there at all. It was a little naive to think not, but the enthusiasm and courage he displayed about going should not go unnoticed. And, neither should William's. But, it is a position that they both are born into and there are both positive and negative aspects of having that silver spoon with the palaces, servants and bodyguards. They are considered too indispendible to be sent abroad in war zones; and, unfortunately they are more so, than their fellow men. But, they will serve their country well being behind those lines in England or in some other foreign post, if they should be sent there.

This news will probably break a little of their spirit, but they did sign in and was paid for their participation in an expensive training. And, they may also do a fantastic job training others. It will be rough for both I believe to train those others to go to war zones, but keeping in mind, there were many more who were trained in those same positions and eventually retired from the service without ever going to a war zone because there simply wasn't one to go to.

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If he cannot fight with his men, he should not have been allowed to go to Sandhurst or any other Military Establishment particularly at this time when actual fighting is a sure bet.

I didn't think everyone who trained at "Sandhurst or any other Military Establishment" went to fight. There are many who never even leave the shores.

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Might as well party heaps and play polo! He is extremely accomplished at both!

I hope not. His mind and energy is a terrible thing to waste. He's a smart cookie and has such a contribution to make to Britain. Let us hope that he doesn't wreck himself by this news.

MARG · #78 10-08-2006, 07:56 PM

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I hope not. His mind and energy is a terrible thing to waste. He's a smart cookie and has such a contribution to make to Britain. Let us hope that he doesn't wreck himself by this news.

Let's hope you are right. However, Prince Harry trained for a fighting regiment and that regiment is most likely to see action in the very near future. To not let him participate and expect him to stay home and push paper is expecting too much. Harry has worked hard to suceed on his own merits. To destroy his future on the extremely outside chance that the 2nd in line may die is riduclous.

If Harry does not serve he will have to become a purely ceremonial soldier. His peers will go and fight for their country and advance in the ranks by the tested merit of their actions. How can Harry compete? The answer is glaringly obvious..... he can't. That being the case I truely believe that whilst TPTB may prevent him from serving in the theatre of war they will have b...er all chance of preventing him from disengageing. He may be the Royal third in line, but he is also a man!

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This news will probable break a little of their spirit, ...

To break a little of ones spirit is, I believe, like being a litte bit pregnant.