Prince Harry Current Events 12: April-July 2006

[Elspeth]

Welcome to part 9 of the thread for news and current photos about Harry.

The old thread is here:

http://www.theroyalforums.com/forums...-8-a-9148.html

[Skydragon]

Harry's game

WHY should Prince Harry not be allowed to serve in Afghanistan or Iraq if he has the courage and the commitment?

http://ichuddersfield.icnetwork.co.u...name_page.html


This is just one of the many 'regional' papers commenting on the waste of money it would be, if he doesn't fight.

[Harry's polo shirt]

Why does it matter how much money is wasted, if he lives are saved and more secure if he doesn't fight. People should stop worrying about money and start worring about peoples lives.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Harry's polo shirt

Why does it matter how much money is wasted, if he lives are saved and more secure if he doesn't fight. People should stop worrying about money and start worring about peoples lives.

With questions constantly being raised about the cost of the monarchy, yes it does matter to the British taxpayer.

He has been trained as a officer, now he must be treated like every other young man and woman in the armed forces.

[Little_star]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

With questions constantly being raised about the cost of the monarchy, yes it does matter to the British taxpayer.

He has been trained as a officer, now he must be treated like every other young man and woman in the armed forces.

It's admirable that Harry wishes to serve in Iraq but let's be honest, he would probably puit his fellow officers in more danger.

After all you can imagine the threat of a kidnapping/hostage situation that Harry would face. Would Harry have extra security officers to protect him? Would he receive special treatment/accomdation etc.? The whole situation could end up being completely ridiculous.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Little_star

It's admirable that Harry wishes to serve in Iraq but let's be honest, he would probably puit his fellow officers in more danger.

After all you can imagine the threat of a kidnapping/hostage situation that Harry would face. Would Harry have extra security officers to protect him? Would he receive special treatment/accomdation etc.? The whole situation could end up being completely ridiculous.

Why would it put his fellow officers in danger, they all face the same danger of kidnap/becoming a hostage. No he wouldn't have special treatment/accomodation.

Harry is just another officer, it cost the same amount to train him as anyone else and he should have to put his life on the line, the same as everyone else!

[Little_star]

Originally Posted by Skydragon

Why would it put his fellow officers in danger, they all face the same danger of kidnap/becoming a hostage. No he wouldn't have special treatment/accomodation.

Harry is just another officer, it cost the same amount to train him as anyone else and he should have to put his life on the line, the same as everyone else!

The fact is though, Harry isn't "the same as everyone else" and Iraq is very different from the Falklands (which I believe was where Andrew served).

The moment he touched down he would be on the top of every wish list for potential hostages. His presence would just put his fellow troops in ever more danger. After all he's not just an ordinary soldier, he's 3rd in line to the British throne.

[MARG]

Originally Posted by Little_star

The moment he touched down he would be on the top of every wish list for potential hostages. His presence would just put his fellow troops in ever more danger. After all he's not just an ordinary soldier, he's 3rd in line to the British throne.

Well I guess it has a lot to do with how people perceive Harry..... poster boy or soldier boy.

My guess is, that if he is not allowed to serve, the adverse publicity for the BRF and the British Government would be horrendous. And as for Harry himself....let's not even go there.:( I have no doubt that his peers and any of the men he serves with would laugh themselves stupid at the idea of taking along a Royal Protection Squad, they would be as much use a the proverbial t..s on a bull in the battle zone.

Anyway, since when has the British Military publicised the minute detail of any depolyment? A roadside bomb does not discriminate. Any British Officer will do.

If Harry makes the grade it would be an horrendous waste of talent, and to be honest, the military are not in the habit of wasting their assets. That sort of asset is born, not made.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by Little_star

The fact is though, Harry isn't "the same as everyone else" and Iraq is very different from the Falklands (which I believe was where Andrew served).

The moment he touched down he would be on the top of every wish list for potential hostages. His presence would just put his fellow troops in ever more danger. After all he's not just an ordinary soldier, he's 3rd in line to the British throne.

As many military experts have pointed out, for any insurgents to mount an attempt to single out one soldier from a base, would cost them more than it is worth. A military base contains a large contingent of armed personel and security is normally tight, to protect all on the base. He wouldn't bring anymore danger to the 'troops' than they are already in or do you think they all sit around drinking cups of tea? Everyone in a war zone is in extreme danger.

Yes he is just an ordinary officer, the moment he signed up!

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by MARG

Well I guess it has a lot to do with how people perceive Harry..... poster boy or soldier boy.

My guess is, that if he is not allowed to serve, the adverse publicity for the BRF and the British Government would be horrendous. And as for Harry himself....let's not even go there.:( I have no doubt that his peers and any of the men he serves with would laugh themselves stupid at the idea of taking along a Royal Protection Squad, they would be as much use a the proverbial t..s on a bull in the battle zone.

Anyway, since when has the British Military publicised the minute detail of any depolyment? A roadside bomb does not discriminate. Any British Officer will do.

If Harry makes the grade it would be an horrendous waste of talent, and to be honest, the military are not in the habit of wasting their assets. That sort of asset is born, not made.

Very well said! If he can't be protected by 1000's of men carrying SA80's and various other weapons, there is no hope for the protection squad!

A roadside bomb will take out anyone, it is not fussy as to whether it gets a civilian, a private, a sergeant or an officer

[gaggleofcrazypeople]

This is such a grim topic. Can we please talk about something happier and related to Harry?

[sara1981]

I think one's hungover

http://www.thesun.co.uk/article/0,,2-2006200567,00.html

[Frosty_lady]

Prince Harry should not be allowed to go to war because he will be a target for the opposition furthermore he will automatically put his fellow cadets in danger because he is 3rd inline to the throne.

i heard some where that Prince Harry can go to war WHEN his brother Prince William has children because he wont be as big a target then.

[sara1981]

Originally Posted by Frosty_lady

Prince Harry should not be allowed to go to war because he will be a target for the opposition furthermore he will automatically put his fellow cadets in danger because he is 3rd inline to the throne.

i heard some where that Prince Harry can go to war WHEN his brother Prince William has children because he wont be as big a target then.

i complete agree with you!

but Harry DID plans go war to Iraq but William dont go war but im sure the brothers wont wanted getting target of Royals getting hurt like that and where got wounded for that.

his uncle Prince Andrew got hero in 1982 i think so and he not got hurt for sure and many people who got killed in falklands and some survive in war 1982.

[MARG]

Harry has chosen a CAREER in the Army and so far he has aquitted himeself well. Here's hoping his specialist training goes just as well! :)

William's role, will of necessity, become mostly a ceremonial one, as he is second in line. To expect Harry to wait untill William not only marries, but produces children (plural?) is totally unrealistic, not to mention patently unfair. :(

This situation must surely have been considered (and given the BRF's caution, not to mention the government's), resolved BEFORE he entered Sandhurst!

Putting Harry's LIFE on hold until William gets his sorted brings a whole new meaning to the term 'heir and spare'.

By the way, the hereditry line does not end with Harry.

[Skydragon]

Harry joins in with a university soccer match whilst on holiday in Cape Town, South Africa with his girlfriend Chelsy Davey. Pictures from Wireimage.

[Skydragon]

Originally Posted by MARG

Harry has chosen a CAREER in the Army and so far he has aquitted himeself well. Here's hoping his specialist training goes just as well! :)

Putting Harry's LIFE on hold until William gets his sorted brings a whole new meaning to the term 'heir and spare'.

By the way, the hereditry line does not end with Harry.

I believe Harry will go off to wherever, do his duty and will not have his life put on hold. IMO All of this will have been sorted out before he received his commission.

[purple_platinum]

HRH Prince Harry and Girlfriend Chelsy Davy go Skydiving
His Royal Highness Prince Harry skydiving in South Africa whilst on holiday with his girlfriend Chelsy Davy also pictured hugging the Prince after he lands. May 04, 2006

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