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Arms of HRH Prince William of Wales​

Welcome to the Prince William current events thread part 23​

commencing 1 January 2010​

Part 22, covering the period May to December 2009, can be found here.​

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I'm glad to see that CH has quashed the "shadow king" rumours once and for all.:flowers:
 
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Thank you ghost night554 for posting these links.
Regarding the Shadow King one, I get the impression that he's trying to establish himself while at the same time trying not to step on Charle's toes or overshadow him in any way. It must be difficult at times and maybe that's why he has held back a little bit. He seems very respectful toward his father which is nice.
 
He is not only respectful towards his father but clearly absolutely adores him and will not allow anyone to put him forward in any way that undermines his father.
 
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Because it's not his turn. Prince Charles is the next in line to the throne, not William. He would be usurping his father's right to become king.
 
renilu0202 said:
why william does not want to be the next king?
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Because he loves his father.

Really there are two reasons:


1. His father has been trained and prepared for it for years. It is his father's birthright to succeed his mother and William's to succeed his own father. William, of course, loves his father and to replace his father as the next King would damage that relationship, which is very very important to both men.

2. Considering the ages concerned the Queen will most likely pass on while William has youngish children and becoming King would therefore take from him some of the pleasures of being a father whereas with his father being King, William will still have those times with his own children that his father had with him but the Queen didn't have with her children due to becoming monarch at such a young age. Even if Charles is only King for 10 years that is 10 years more for William to spend time with his own growing family.
 
IMO Prince William looks very old in this portrait.
 
January 11th 2010 William will undertake 3 royal engagements

Prince William
Honorary Air Commandant, will visit Royal Air Force Coningsby, Lincoln.
Prince William

Prince William
will visit Eresby School, Ereby Avenue, Spilsby and open the new Life Skills Centre.
Prince William

Prince William
Will visit St. Barnabas Hospice Day Centre, Hawthorn Road, Lincoln
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Source: Search future engagements (search for Prince William)
 
Iluvbertie said:
Actually William has left the army and is now in the RAF and I think Harry has left this regiment as well so they aren't their 'current' uniforms but ones they were wearing in 2008.
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Harry is still formally a member of the Blues and Royals, and currently wears their uniform. He is training to be a member of the Army Air Corps, but isn't one yet. Should he be successful in his training, then he'll join the Army Air Corps and no longer be part of the Blues and Royals.
 
What a nice portrait of the brothers together. I like how it looks formal but yet relaxed.
 
principessa said:
IMO Prince William looks very old in this portrait.
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Yes, she made him look less attractive than he is in real life (not something he can afford) and also took an artistic licence with his hair (to his advantage this time). Harry however is spot on.

Overall, it looks too much like the cover of a romance novel for me.
 
Idriel said:
Yes, she made him look less attractive than he is in real life (not something he can afford) and also took an artistic licence with his hair (to his advantage this time). Harry however is spot on.

Overall, it looks too much like the cover of a romance novel for me.
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I was trying to think what it reminded me of and that is exactly it - the historical fiction romance books that I have read set in the Napoleonic Wars.
 
I don't like how she did William either. Harry looks alright though.
 
rchat said:
Thank you ghost night554 for posting these links.
Regarding the Shadow King one, I get the impression that he's trying to establish himself while at the same time trying not to step on Charle's toes or overshadow him in any way. It must be difficult at times and maybe that's why he has held back a little bit. He seems very respectful toward his father which is nice.
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I get this impression too and that's probably why he's easing into his royal role instead of becoming a full time royal partly so he doesn't overshadow his father. And why not, he has plenty of time to do it gradually. And I would even take it a step further and say that might be why he chose the RAF instead of the Navy. In addition to his love of flying he also avoids unnecessary comparisons to his father.
I think he's being smart in taking a military job that he can keep himself preoccupied with despite his detractors' criticisms.
 
Pics 11.1.2010

Prince William and his aunt, Sarah McCorquodale visit St Barnabas
Hospice Day Care Centre on January 11, 2010 in Lincoln, England.
Prince William was at the hospice to meet patients, volunteers
and staff.

Great to see him at an engagement with his aunt!


** zimbio gallery : Prince William Visits Lincolnshire **



Prince William also met children at Eresby School and opened the Life
Skills centre at the school and met pupils, parents and staff, touring
the facilities, and unveiling a plaque to commemorate the opening.
Eresby School is a day school for pupils and students aged two to
nineteen with learning difficulties. It is the first school in the country
to achieve specialist school status in Cognition and Learning.


** Pic 1 ** Pic 2 ** Pic 3 ** abaca gallery **


The third part of Prince William's visit was one to RAF Coningsby, here's
an additional gallery:

Prince William, Honorary Air Commandant, Royal Air Force Coningsby, visits the
air station and meets 3 (Fighter) Squadron personnel at the Typhoon fighter jet
Maintenance Facility January 11, 2010 at Coningsby in Lincolnshire.


** belga **
 
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Thanks for finding all these pictures iceflower!!:flowers:
I am so in love :heart2: with Wills after seeing him be so natural and open with these kids! (Not that I already didn't have a huge crush on him!) But these just melt my heart.
 
Wow! He had 3 engagements in one day. Way to go William! I agree Lillibetforever he seems to be such a natural with kids. I like the pic of him receiving a big bear hug from that child on his lap.
 
He is such a natural with children truly his mother's son. I remember a photo take a Xmas or two ago walking to church holding Viscount Linley's daughter's hand as if it was the most natural thing in the world to do. Melts my heart he does. Lucky lady who eventually ends up marrying him. Hope he is godfather to one of Laura Lopes' twins.
 
I just think William is fabulous I am so pleased to see him such a fine young man.
 
What a busy day for him. Nice that his Aunt Sarah accompanied him on his first visit to the Hospice.
Like everyone else, my favorite pictures are of him interacting with the children. Too cute!
 
Prince William has charisma as her Mum, Princess Diana.
 
Prince WIlliam talks to Matthew Barnes, his wife Laura Barnes and his daughters Maddie and Lexie at Gym Tots play group during a visit to RAF Coningsby on January 11, 2010 in Lincolnshire.Prince WIlliam Matthew Barnes and his daughters Maddie Barnes aged one, Lexie and wife Laura Barnes, at Gym Tots play group during a visit to RAF Coningsby, in Lincolnshire. During his visit to RAF Coningsby, the Prince got the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a Typhoon FGR4. The Prince was also shown around the Gym Tots playgroup where he met the wives and girlfriends of serving personnel.
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Prince WIlliam arrives accompanied by his aunt, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, The High Sheriff of Lincolnshire (C), as they arrive at RAF Coningsby January 11, 2010 in Lincolnshire. During his visit to RAF Coningsby, the Prince got the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a Typhoon FGR4. The Prince was also shown around the Gym Tots playgroup where he met the wives and girlfriends of serving personnel. arrives accompanied by his aunt, Lady Sarah McCorquodale, The High Sheriff of Lincolnshire (C), as they arrive at RAF Coningsby January 11, 2010 in Lincolnshire. During his visit to RAF Coningsby, the Prince got the opportunity to sit in the cockpit of a Typhoon FGR4. The Prince was also shown around the Gym Tots playgroup where he met the wives and girlfriends of serving personnel.
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Prince WIlliam meets children at Eresby School on January 11, 2010 in Spilsby, England. The Prince opened the Life Skills centre at the school and met pupils, parents and staff, touring the facilities, and unveiling a plaque to commemorate the opening. Eresby School is a day school for pupils and students aged two to nineteen with learning difficulties. It is the first school in the country to achieve specialist school status in Cognition and Learning. meets children at Eresby School on January 11, 2010 in Spilsby, England. The Prince opened the Life Skills centre at the school and met pupils, parents and staff, touring the facilities, and unveiling a plaque to commemorate the opening. Eresby School is a day school for pupils and students aged two to nineteen with learning difficulties. It is the first school in the country to achieve specialist school status in Cognition and Learning.

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