Concentration etched on his face: Prince William takes to the skies... in the Falklands

Daily Mail (UK) ^ | 5th February 2012

[tcrlaf]

“Shouldn’t he be Flt. Lt. Windsor?”

Both of the Princes go by Wales, in the military, so it’s “Flt. Lt. Wales”

[naturalman1975]

That is part of the reason most male members of the Royal Family do serve in the military for at least a few years. Even if people disagree with the idea of a monarchy - and there are plenty of reasons to do so - those born into these families don't get any more choice as to which family they were born into than anybody else. They are taught from birth that they have a duty to their country and to its people and over the years, in Britain at least, very few have failed in that duty. They go into the military as both a sign of that commitment, but also because it is a good place to learn the self discipline and self sacrifice needed to continue doing your duty for the rest of your life. Yes, they also have a lot of positive advantages - money, power, nice homes, etc, etc. But duty is all.

The motto of the Prince of Wales is 'Ich Dien' - "I serve".

[depressed in 06]

Is Argentina in that much trouble they have to pull this crap again?

[aposiopetic]

Thanks for recounting the history.

[maranatha]

I’m glad you posted this and I enjoyed all the FR responses. I have so much admiration for Queen Elizabeth. She’s outstanding and now we have Harry and William. I’m a grandmother too and I know how proud she is of them and worried about their safety.

[El Gato]

IIRC, his Uncle Andrew also served in the Falklands, during the late unpleasantness with the Argentinians.

Randy Andy flew helicopters too, sometimes rescue missions, sometimes "Missile bait".

[El Gato]

IIRC, his Uncle Andrew also served in the Falklands, during the late unpleasantness with the Argentinians.

Randy Andy flew helicopters too, sometimes rescue missions, sometimes "Missle bait".