Prince Harry Current Events 23: January 2012 to March 2013

[Zonk]

Arms of HRH Prince Harry of Wales

Welcome to the Prince Harry current events thread part 23

commencing January 2012 to March 2013



Part 22, covering the period August 2010 to December 2011, can be found here http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums/f34/prince-harry-current-events-22-august-2010-december-2011-a-28473-38.html .

[julliette]

Prince Harry celebrates start of 2012 with Beatrice and Eugenie on ski holiday night out | Mail Online

[Royal Newbie]

Pulled Some Strings: Prince Harry Works All the Angles To Get Olympic Beach Volleyball Tickets

[marine2109]

Prince Harry dodges New Year brawls | Mail Online

[Mirabel]

Harry seems to have been at the resort at the same time as Beatrice and Eugenie, but I haven't seen any indication that he was partying with them. He was evidently with a group of his own friends.

Did he and his cousins even meet, the entire time?

[J.D.]

Paris Hilton strips topless for FHM | Mail Online

HarBear, say it ain't so!

Taking your clothes off in front of the camera isn't something normally associated with the Royals.
But when you're the heiress of a billion dollar empire - anything goes.
And Paris Hilton has stripped off for the front cover of FHM in the same breath as praising Prince William and brother Harry for being 'gentleman'.

Speaking of her love of London, Paris said: 'I love the vibe, the people, the accent... British guys are really different to the guys in America - they’re all such gentlemen and they’re far more mature.

'It’s just a different mindset. I’ve met a lot of nice British guys, I think the way that your parents raise you is a lot different, because you’re so polite and sweet. British guys are really hot.'
She then spoke of her friendship with the famous brothers, saying: 'They’re both very nice boys.

'When I was in London shooting a show for a few months, we went out a couple of times and I found them to be just such nice gentlemen.'

[NGalitzine]

^^^^
This from the same woman who testified in court that she had been to London but had never been to England. Not exactly the sharpest knife in the drawer.

[PrincessKaimi]

The comments on the Mail article about the party with Beatrice and Eugenie are not from the most well-informed people, I'd say.

[Lenora]

It has emerged that Jamaica's new prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, aims to establish the country as a republic - just weeks after the announcement that Prince Harry will be visiting the Caribbean island later this year.
BBC News - Harry visit gets political as Jamaica hints at republic

[Daria_S]

Originally Posted by Lenora

It has emerged that Jamaica's new prime minister, Portia Simpson Miller, aims to establish the country as a republic - just weeks after the announcement that Prince Harry will be visiting the Caribbean island later this year.
BBC News - Harry visit gets political as Jamaica hints at republic

This should make things more....interesting then. Though I do wish that they would start their hints after the Jubilee.

[ghost_night554]

Harry will be assigned to one of the Army Air Corps’ six Apache squadrons at RAF Wattisham in Suffolk,’ says an MoD source. ‘He is likely to be heading to Afghanistan before the end of the year.’
A Clarence House spokesman said: ‘It will be down to the MoD and people in charge of Prince Harry’s squadron, but it is his wish to return to the front line.’

KATIE NICHOLL: Prince Harry could be flying in Afghanistan 'before the end of the year' | Mail Online

Also interesting article, Harry visited this Hurworth pub on Friday before departing for Spain
http://www.theadvertiserseries.co.uk...rth_pub_lunch/

[Patra]

Prince Harry seems beloved by all- I wish him all the best in Afganistan this upcoming year!

[KittyAtlanta]

Gosh, that Jamaica article is such a slam on Prince Charles. There will probably be a mass exodus of the island population to England before the government decides to chuck its Commonwealth status.

Harry in Afghanistan may be his pipe dream. I can't imagine he would do an entire tour...far too dangerous.

Just my opinion.

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by KittyAtlanta

Harry in Afghanistan may be his pipe dream. I can't imagine he would do an entire tour...far too dangerous.

I believe the only reason he didn't do a full tour last time was because he was 'exposed'. There is no reason if they are in communication with the press why Harry cannot do a full tour.

[EchoLynn]

Because of what happened last time is exactly why he went into a different branch and trained to fly Apaches... Its safer for him since he won't be on the ground with the majority of the troops. He will be able to go back and with everyone's blessing.

[Lumutqueen]

Originally Posted by EchoLynn

Because of what happened last time is exactly why he went into a different branch and trained to fly Apaches

Really? I didn't know there was a reason he switched.

[EIIR]

The perceived wisdom is that Harry chose to start helicopter training because it was his best chance of seeing active service again. It just turns out that he is, by all accounts, an exceptional pilot.

Similarly, it's thought that the reason that William decided to join the SAR is because it allows him to serve 'properly' as it were, rather than sitting in an office somewhere.

[Zonk]

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[NGalitzine]

Originally Posted by KittyAtlanta

Gosh, that Jamaica article is such a slam on Prince Charles. There will probably be a mass exodus of the island population to England before the government decides to chuck its Commonwealth status.

Becoming a republic does not automatically mean Jamaica will leave the Commonwealth. There are a lot of republics within the Commonwealth and even a few which have monarchs other than Queen Elizabeth II.

[KittyAtlanta]

Originally Posted by Lumutqueen

I believe the only reason he didn't do a full tour last time was because he was 'exposed'. There is no reason if they are in communication with the press why Harry cannot do a full tour.

In all reality, it seems to me that "someone" will expose him once again. His presence will be too newsy to pass up.

What is a "full tour" for British troops? U.S. troops' tours usually last for 12 to 16 months.

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Originally Posted by EIIR

The perceived wisdom is that Harry chose to start helicopter training because it was his best chance of seeing active service again. It just turns out that he is, by all accounts, an exceptional pilot.

Similarly, it's thought that the reason that William decided to join the SAR is because it allows him to serve 'properly' as it were, rather than sitting in an office somewhere.

Anyone have an inkling of what William will do after they disband his SARS unit?