Patra
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I'm really so proud of William, he is such an asset to the royal family and the uk!
I'm really so proud of William, he is such an asset to the royal family and the uk!
I don't think anyone is trying to imply that the thousands of other people in the military aren't something to be proud of but honestly, not many royals have pursued a career in the military to such a degree that William has and it seems he and his coworkers get along great and are obviously a great team since they've already helped so many. As for his royal work he hasn't just shown up to a few premieres and done normal tours. Since when has any royal done such a hectic tour so quickly after their wedding and so well if I do say so myself. As well as in the past few years William really has uped his interest in his charities and seems to be way more comfortable and more hands on then he was prior. And from what I've read his appearances have been doing wonders for example the appearance to the red cross boosted interest and donations. As for him hoping back to Wales he has to cause he has a job or prior to that he had training to do. William is 2nd in line to the throne I don't see the need to rush and I think for what he's done up to this point yes we should be proud of him. I'm not saying the others don't deserve credit as well all the members of the BRF do great work but when credit is due I think we should give it. Sorry rant done went on a bit longer then I expected.If doing his job is something to be proud of then sure, yes he has a rather difficult job but so do the thousands of other people in the military but they don't make front page news every time they save someone. Like everyone else in the British military he is an asset, but he couldn't do what he does without a lot of help from other people. As for being an asset to the RF, IMO we have to wait and see for that, so far he's showed up at a few sparkly premiers, attended the occasional regular royal event, participated in his wedding tour (nothing unusual) and appeared again, occasionally, for the charities he supports then he's hopped, either back to CH or now to Wales.
not many royals have pursued a career in the military to such a degree that William has
Except, his father who embarked on an extensive Naval and RAF career, his grandfather fought during the war in the Navy and of course his Uncle Andrew who served aboard the aircraft carrier HMS Invincible during the Falklands War. William is following in the footsteps of his male relatives, which although admirable, for me it's just what's expected of him.
This is so silly.
Domestic politics when it's bad.
As if the Argentinians, and British too for that matter, haven't got more important things to worry about.
I thought in our day and age it was up to the locals to decide whether they want to change nationality or not. As far as I know the inhabitants on the islands are British and wish to remain so. And the Falklands has never belonged to Argentina.
The Africans were wise when they decided not to dispute the current borders left from the colonialism, however impractical they may be.
If the population are british descendants, 8 generation I think, it is quite ovbious thet they want to remain so. The problem is they are occupying a territory that has been claimed for more than 100 years, and at the moment the issue is being discussed by the Comittee on Decolonization.
Malvinas islands belong to Argentina historically and geographically. They were discovered by Spanish sailors, then the British arrived and funded another port, and the dispute with Spain went over the years. Spain made the English abandon. Argentinians settled in the islands in 1830, which were inherited as part of the territories conquered by the Spaniards. Then the British came back and stole them as they made so many time around the world. To make it short.
I don´t want to get into a discussion about this because this is all very painful, and this display of military power, unnecessary. I don´t know which porblems the PM is trying to cover at home, but PW´s visit 30 years after the war was not the best idea and is clearly a provocation.
I don´t want to get into a discussion about this because this is all very painful, and this display of military power, unnecessary. I don´t know which porblems the PM is trying to cover at home, but PW´s visit 30 years after the war was not the best idea and is clearly a provocation.
If anyone truly thinks that William and Kate will be able to raise their children without the glare of publicity just because he is working in Wales they are delusional - the press won't let them so unless they intend on keeping them locked away inside their houses all the time the youngsters will need to get used to the press. The press might let them have some privacy in Wales but once their are kids - all bets will be off - just as they will be once Kate announces that she is pregnant.
Isn't the whole "Firm" scaling down, though? Isn't there concern that all their official duties cost the taxpayers money (when it's official, don't the taxpayers pay incidentals and security?) That's what people here keep saying anyway. It's just U.K., I suppose, who pays those expenses - but it's often people with U.K. locations here on tRF's that are impatient about the expenses..
William (and Kate) will probably have to take on an increasing number of engagements as time passes.
I don't see how Phillip and the Queen will be able to maintain their heavy schedules indefinitely!
There are others who can work in SAR; William is needed to support his family.
Serving in the SAR is not exactly shirking his duty to Queen and country.