Yes, the Prince of Wales has a lot of medals. But he has, in fact, earned them - he has qualifying service for every single medal he wears with the arguable exception of the stars he wears below his medals (insignia for some of his knighthoods), which indicates his Knighthoods which he did receive pretty much because he is the Prince of Wales.
None of His Royal Highness’ medals are particularly prestigious but he actually earned every one of them according to the rules by which they are awarded.
You may not think much of his service - but speaking as somebody who served for over twenty years in the Defence Force of a Commonwealth country, I do respect what he has done in that regard.
I very much respect your perspective. But before I posted I did a little research. I wanted to be sure I wasn’t saying something unfairly.
Prince Charles’ full title is His Royal Highness Prince Charles Philip Arthur George, Prince of Wales, KG, KT, GCB, OM, AK, QSO, CC, PC, ADC, Earl of Chester, Duke of Cornwall, Duke of Rothesay, Earl of Carrick, Baron of Renfrew, Lord of the Isles and Prince and Great Steward of Scotland.
He is also Admiral of the Fleet, Field Marshal and Marshal of the Royal Air Force.
There is no way he earned all of that.
Of course the Queen is free to bestow upon Charles whatever fancy titles she likes. And since I’m in a feisty republican mood tonight, I guess I’m free to criticize all that.
Cheers!
LR