Prince William Current Events 17: September-January 2008

[georgiea]

He look so drunk and tired.
Boys' night out for Prince William as Kate flies abroad | the Daily Mail

Guys, I just wish someone in his family would help him with what I believe is going to become a major drinking problem. With drink, smoking, or coffee getting hooked on a lot of it is very easy, but hard to quit.

 

[Skydragon]

I wonder if the SAS might suit his personality to do it professionally after the air force and navy in 2008.

He will not be offered a professional (working) position in the SAS, who rely on anonymity.

Boy's night out for William as Kate flies abroad
Boys' night out for Prince William as Kate flies abroad | the Daily Mail

I'm surprised any of them were allowed into Tramp without ties!

 

[zembla]

Boy's night out for William as Kate flies abroad

He look so drunk and tired


Boys' night out for Prince William as Kate flies abroad | the Daily Mail

I think that's the best he's looked in awhile...yes he looks beat but at least he doesn't look so horsey and bald.

And also what kind of exclusive club gives themselves the name Tramp...sounds skanky...LOL

 

[WindsorIII]

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Take the quiz from the Daily Mirror and see how you do

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[zembla]

Page Six Blind Item...

WHICH gorgeous daughter of a foreign-born billionaire had a fling last year with Prince William? While their families don't get along, and she could never marry the future King of[FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif,Verdana] [FONT=Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif,Verdana]England[/FONT][/FONT] the hookup between their clans was not unprecedented.

Camilla Al-Fayed! I have no other guesses...scandalous but not surprising...

 

[Isana]

How would the NY Post get this with all off the English tabs making no mention??? Nope, don't think so. If there was another link between the Al Fayed's and the Windsors Mohammed Al Fayed would make very sure that it got out in the English media. So I don't believe it (though Camilla looks great and has the proper name for a royal affair !).

 

[blondie28]

William is to start his flying lessons next week I guess. That's good since it is a life long dream of his, he won't be able to drink as much I heard.
The Royalist - Flying Officer Wales To Reach For The Skies

 

[BeatrixFan]

Whatas the point? If he cant be solider, hwopw can be an airman?

 

[royalone3]

It's kinda of silly for William to train for a military life,as he will never see and action.He'd be be better of studying politics for economics.

 

[Royal Fan]

He will serve as a Patron Ive got faith in him God Bless Him Follow your DREAMS

 

[Skydragon]

PRINCE William will follow in his father's footsteps next week when he begins training to fly with the RAF.

He will don overalls and a helmet and take to the skies with an instructor in order to earn his wings, just as the Prince of Wales did more than 35 years ago

Prince William prepares for take-off as RAF stint begins - The Scotsman

BBC NEWS | UK | Prince William to train as pilot

 

[HRH Kimetha]

It's kinda of silly for William to train for a military life,as he will never see and action.He'd be be better of studying politics for economics.

I agree. However, can you imagine the frustration of not being able to really 'voice' one's leanings on any political or economic issue after spending years in learning those processes? I know I wouldn't want to be just a 'yes' man and support everything the government is throwing at me because I'm forced to without an opinion.

 

[CasiraghiTrio]

It's kinda of silly for William to train for a military life,as he will never see and action.He'd be be better of studying politics for economics.

Why is it silly to spend time in the military if not going to "see action"? I served in the navy and never "saw action"? Why do people have this notion that the military is pointless if there is no war? Prince Charles served in the military and never "saw action". Did people also say it was "silly" for him to be in the navy while he never went to a war?

 

[BeatrixFan]

Prince Charles was trained as a pilot. When was that ever useful? William was supposedly trained as a soldier, he can't serve. It's clear he'll never be able to see active military service so why waste public money training him when he obviously needs training in other areas. Pointless.

 

[Kevin_of_Sussex]

Prince Charles was trained as a pilot. When was that ever useful? William was supposedly trained as a soldier, he can't serve. It's clear he'll never be able to see active military service so why waste public money training him when he obviously needs training in other areas. Pointless.

On the contrary, the Royal Family is a miltary family, and their forebears were military officers. Also, while the defense of the realm is managed by the Minsitry of Defence, it helps a lot for the hier of the throne to be familiar with the armed forces by being employed by the armed forces. The armed forces is not all at the front line or deployed in foreign lands, there are units of support which is vital for the armed forces.

To fly an aircraft is a useful skill. Also Prince William can learn about the RAF and its traditions as an officer there. It is part of a course of familiarization with the armed forces, and in the pipeline is several months in the Royal Navy.

And this is coming from me as a non-military person, that much I respect the Royal Family!

 

[BeatrixFan]

A military family who can no longer serve in the military. How is learning to fly useful to William when he'll never be asked to fly a plane? Come on. All they can do is wear uniforms and mince about and in my book that's not military service - that's a fetish weekend in Hove.

 

[karla64]

I hope he can survive without booze for 4 months

RAF bans Prince William from drinking for four months | the Daily Mail

 

[dazzling]

Prince William to train as a pilot

...."If successful he will be awarded his RAF wings and in anticipation of this, a graduation ceremony is planned for April."... - full article

 

[kpusa1981]

Is Prince William a second Lt in the Army still? F.O. is generally equal to Lt in the Army.

 

[dazzling]

Is Prince William a second Lt in the Army still? F.O. is generally equal to Lt in the Army.

I think he is stoll Scond Lt. Well thats what i read. Its good to know William is deciding to do something. Also this seems to be alot of hard studying/work for him, well they did mention it was an intensive four month course. Good luck!

 

[Skydragon]

A flying officer is equivalent to a Lieutenant in the army, it is a junior RAF commissioned officer rank. As a 2nd Lieutenant, he could/should have been given the rank of pilot officer, they are normally aircrew, so as William is learning how to fly, he has jumped up a rank.

 

[Warren]

A new year, a new career, and a new thread in one hit.​

Prince William's current events part 20, January 2008, can be found here.​

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