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Wonderful news. That is quite the achievement.
ghost_night554 said:Soo I said I'd stay away ya ya I know I have issues anyways interesting read
Airman Prince William could become part-time helicopter instructor - Telegraph
It's been discussed in Williams current events thread. I'm surprised it travelled over to Denmark.
It made CNN news yesterday too. Hubby saw it and said "what's the big deal? Its what people do for a living in that field. I've rescued people and didn't even make the local paper."
Well done Prince William!
EIIR said:I'm constantly grateful that there are so many people, in the armed forces and emergency services, who are willing to put their own lives at risk to try and ensure the safety of complete strangers. What would we do without them?
In William's case, he could have chosen to spend his time in the armed forces sitting behind a desk at the MOD. The fact that he hasn't speaks well of his character and of his potential as a future sovereign and head of the armed services.
NGalitzine said:Its not William that made this a news story, it is the press that decides that but it does raise the profile of those who perform the same job around the country which has to be a good thing in an era of cut backs and privatization.
It never was "breaking international news". It was reported with the same urgency as other celebrity news; David Cameron's wife Samantha looking good in a bikini on their vacation, Colin Firth attending a red carpet event....Don't get me wrong here... I most definitely do admire William in his choice of profession as he truly is serving the people of his country and I've read how much he really loves what he does. I just don't think its breaking international news.
It never was "breaking international news". It was reported with the same urgency as other celebrity news; David Cameron's wife Samantha looking good in a bikini on their vacation, Colin Firth attending a red carpet event....
Charles and Camilla will come to the throne as OAPs and although ageism is ugly, its a fact of life and the future of the monarchy in Britain lies with W&C and to a lesser extent Harry
By W&C putting off being seen will not make Charles more popular. His popularity is down over 25 points since 1984.
William needs to shelve the Army and start to man up to his destiny and leave the military career to Harry.
David Blevins @skydavidblevins Prince William ignored the security threat in N. Ireland to airlift an ill baby from Antrim Hospital to Newcastle-Upon-Tyne last Saturday.
I think with the DoE slowing down, and the baby coming, this is a natural place to finish with the RAF and take up additional royal duties.. The two older generations are really not spring chickens any more.
I would definitely agree with this.There is one set of parents out there today that are probably very grateful that he ignored the security threat too especially this close to Christmas.
I really wish that royal engagements were not so much of a pressure on William and that he could spend another tour of duty with the RAF in Anglesy. He very much loves what he is doing and probably finds it very rewarding. On the other hand, he cares deeply for his family and has inherited a sense of doing the right thing from his dad and granny.
Its heartwarming to read that both William and Harry are so good at what they're doing and are making a difference. The UK has very good reason to be proud of both of them.