Prince William current events 22: May 2009-

[windsorgirl]

Thank you so much for the video. Just to point out -- a couple of lines after mentioning his mother, Prince William also acknowledges his father's influence on his love of nature. I thought it was a well-delivered speech and you can really feel a genuine interest there on William's part.

[HRH Kimetha]

Originally Posted by lumutqueen

Very nice video.
I quite agree with what you say Iluvebertie. I hate it when they seem to forget that Charles has been their for his sons through a lot of troubles. He is an extremlt caring person, i would like to see him mentioned sometimes. Yes the boys seemed to have a close bond with their mother, but what about the bond they have/had with their father?

I sometimes ponder whether the sons would have had the same loving bonding if Diana had not passed away, or whether there would have been problems between the sons and Charles brought on by constant criticism made by each party against the other.

[Mermaid1962]

There wasn't much criticism--at least in public--after the divorce. But I do think that Diana would have had a hard time as her sons became adults and eventually found serious girlfriends, particularly if she didn't find love personally.

Originally Posted by HRH Kimetha

I sometimes ponder whether the sons would have had the same loving bonding if Diana had not passed away, or whether there would have been problems between the sons and Charles brought on by constant criticism made by each party against the other.

[Royal Fan]

Well Put Iluvbertie He did a fine job as well both can be proud im sure

[cd255]

Originally Posted by rchat

Gosh this article is so nasty!! And not even accurate, or well-written.

I don't know why The Mail is lashing out at William so viciously. But with the yellow press you have to take what they say with a huge grain of salt. Or perhaps they were too busy crowning Kate M. the "Queen of Good Causes" (as one article was titled) and they can only handle one compliment per week.

Originally Posted by rchat

Video of speech at Darwin Centre
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/newsvideo/?bcpid=25500650001&bctid=40207605001

Wait a few seconds for it to come up.

Thanks for posting the video link of his speech. He delivered a wonderful speech and I could understand him just fine. I thought it was humorous the way he improvised about Sarah the tarantula getting lost. Clever of him.

[rchat]

You're quite welcome. Glad you enjoyed the video of his speech, and I agree he did a wonderful job.

[rchat]

I agree William has a nice deep voice. Harry sounds just like Charles and also Phillip. I don't think he sounds like the Spencer side, I've seen a video of Diana's father the late Earl speaking to journalists at the hospital after Diana gave birth. I don't know what her brother Charles sounds like though.

[Roslyn]

I'm surprised there's someone on these forums who hasn't seen or heard this. Commences about 1.41.

YouTube - Princess Diana's Funeral Part 17: Earl Spencer's Tribute

[rchat]

Nope, I haven't seen this on YouTube. Saw it when it happened a long time ago but I had forgotten what he sounded like. And after listening to him I don't think William sounds like the Spencer side either. Maybe he was adopted.

BTW, it was a beautiful service for Diana. Thanks Roslyn for posting it.

[Skydragon]

An award-winning Norfolk pub has welcomed two VIP guests for lunch, it emerged yesterday.

Prince William and Prince Harry, plus an unidentified friend, dropped into the Dabbling Duck at Great Massingham, not far from the royal estate at Sandringham

Royal princes lunch at Norfolk pub - EDP24

Prince William has shared an impressive farmhouse with brother Harry at RAF Shawbury for several months – but he will soon be downgrading to more modest accommodation.
William, 27, who is training to become a search and rescue pilot, will live in the base’s mess when he transfers to RAF Valley in Anglesey, Wales

Read more: Prince William the would-be rescue pilot lands in a mess | Mail Online

[MARG]

Does he still have protection officers on Base? I would have thought the securtity would be more than adequate. On a different note, living in the Mess would be a great experience for him if he was allowed to actually "fly solo".

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by MARG

Does he still have protection officers on Base? I would have thought the securtity would be more than adequate. On a different note, living in the Mess would be a great experience for him if he was allowed to actually "fly solo".

Oh Marg, the officers mess is so much more provided for than in our day, all the trappings of home if you want to provide them, the only difference is that they have to keep them tidyish, (if that means 'asking' someone else to do it, well .... ). Silly as it seems, I would expect the protection officers to remain. IMO it would be suggested that nobody on the base would be adequately trained in the special skills required to guard a member of the RF full time.
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Prince William wants to score winning goal for England

He is very supportive of the bid and will do his part in whatever way the FA deems appropriate," says a spokesman for the Prince, who took over as president of the sport's governing body from the Duke of York in 2006."Prince William is heavily involved and will remain so until the winning bid is announced in December 2010

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/news...r-England.html

Hmm, a part time pilot then!

[Dani90]

Prince William could visit Oz | Herald Sun

I hope he does come down under

[Iluvbertie]

When he was on his first gap year (he had one after leaving school and another one after leaving uni) he went to Chile where he did some work with kids and other communities there which included those who were there taking their turns as cook and cleaner. He did it but I don't think his protection officers, who were also there would have done so.

As Harry had a group of ghurkas, I believe, guarding him while he was in Afghanistan I would assume that they both still have their protection officers with them on the base (but maybe not when they're actually flying.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Iluvbertie

--- shortened ---As Harry had a group of ghurkas, I believe, guarding him while he was in Afghanistan I would assume that they both still have their protection officers with them on the base (but maybe not when they're actually flying.

No, not when they are flying, but I understand there is always another armed flight up there.

[cd255]

I sometimes ponder this too .

[Pooshers5234]

does anyone know where to find the vh1 special The Fabulous Life of Young Royals?

[Iluvbertie]

I personally think he should be full time at something - either full time in the RAF and that includes training and then the follow-up service or give up that training and go full time into royal duties.

This bits and pieces must be affecting his training and therefore his operational readiness.

[Iluvbertie]

He should at least take the time to do a couple of things - Think before opening mouth, Check what the person might be wearing as that might give a clue as to why that person is there, and if in doubt Say nothing that could be wrong - safe - How are you? Nice to see you. - at least until time to do the observation of the person.

This is a young man who has been supposedly groomed for this role all his life and he isn't a boy any more and he makes a basic mistake like this - I fear for the future.

[Roslyn]

Oh dear! William!