Comments on: Prince William: I Would Face Front Line

By: Slowplay.com

Slowplay.com — Mon, 22 Nov 2004 02:36:10 +0000

Prince William backs Bush & Blair? Next stop: Iraq?
The likely heir to the British throne, Prince William, has stated that he'd like to join the British Army and would not want any special treatment from his commanding officers. He'd like to be on the front line:

The prince said being second-in-li...

By: Ursula

Ursula — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 23:18:46 +0000

No British Officer/Commander/General would want the death of Prince William on their watch, so I doubt that he would see any serious combat if he were to join the military.

By: dave t

dave t — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 19:59:24 +0000

Correction: Andrew flew Sea King helicopters not Harriers.

How Harry managed to pass the Commissions Board when all he got was a B in A-Level Art and a D in Geogrraphy....still although as a 2Lt with a map he is bound to get lost at least he can draw a pretty picture to show Grannie when he is found!

By: Attila Girl

Attila Girl — Sun, 21 Nov 2004 01:48:05 +0000

It seems to me that the Royals are simply uber-diplomats at this point. I imagine this keeps some of the pressure off--not really having to rule, or to think about what could happen to the country if you were to perish.

By: Anjin-San

Anjin-San — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 22:09:23 +0000

He sounds like a pretty decent kid, the British royal family desperatly needs some real leadership if it hopes to remain relevant in the 21st century...

By: BigFire

BigFire — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:32:26 +0000

Re: sortapundit & Sarah

Williams' uncle, Princde Andrews did serve as Harriet pilot during the Falkland War, in a frontline capacity. His father's last military command was as the captain of a mine hunter.

As for the press, they had a field day when Prince Edwards, their uncle quit the very difficult Royal Marine commando course.

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:14:45 +0000

yall respect it, for some reason I can't see it as anything other than public stategy, but thats just me

By: sortapundit

sortapundit — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 21:05:21 +0000

Agreed, McGehee. Pointless as the monarchy is these days, Will seems like the kind of King to bring a bit of spirit back to the crown.

James, can you imagine the media uproar if Prince Will got anything more than a scraped knee fighting in Iraq?

By: McGehee

McGehee — Sat, 20 Nov 2004 20:18:06 +0000

Yet another reason I think Queen Liz should bequeath the Crown directly to him, skipping over the odious Prince Chuck.