Regards, Ivan
Posted on 04/23/2006 2:39:38 AM PDT by MadIvan
Regards, Ivan
Ping!
His red hair, alone, would mark him out.
He must be trying to find himself. Second in line, after his brother. Looking for his own spot in history?
He's following in the footsteps of his Uncle Andrew, who was in the front line in the Falklands.
Regards, Ivan
"Second in line, after his brother."
Third, actually, after his father and brother.
GO HARRY! May you be safe, but good on you for a good attitude!
More fellows like this I say, and less panty-waists all around.
I admire his determination also. It is a special man who runs TO the disturbance, the sound of guns, the danger of personal harm. If he is allowed to go, I wish him luck and safety, and I hope that he finds the leader in himself that he seeks. In time, the citizens of England may need that leadership.
I admire his intent to serve his country on the front lines. As a technical question, however, can one just 'quit' the military if not given the opportunity one desires?
Ditto. Quite impressed with Harry's maturation.
Can Harry run for PM? Not sure he would want the job, but perhaps he would appreciate the challenge of an elected leadership position.
He wouldm't be the first royal to see active duty in a war zone.
I had always understood that the nobility, including the royals, were treated the same as any other officer once they put on HM uniform and were sent wherever the good of the service required and were treated according to their rank, not according to their title of nobility.
As to exposing his men to danger, modern combat camoflage does not allow a royal to be any more noticeable than any other junior officer.
It looks like someone at Buck house is attempting to interfere with the military chain of command and the kid doesn't like it.
OTOH, attempting to blackmail senior officers into allowing him to pick his posting is not a good career move for someone just coming out of Sandhurst.
I do too! Its got to be real tough being that kid and I'm sure all he wants is a normal life just like the rest of us.
The Royals are explicitly forbidden to involve themselves in politics - even Charles' outbursts are viewed with suspicion.
As for becoming PM - an interview with Harry was illuminating in this sense: he was aware of his limitations, he regards himself as someone who "likes to work outside". If he wasn't a royal, he'd probably be in the military anyway, or in farming or construction, he's not someone who likes desk work.
So what he's doing is about the best he can do for his country, given his aptitudes and interests.
Regards, Ivan
I think it's wonderful. Nice to see he's got a pair. I hope he gets his way and manages to survive.
I hope he gets his wish, and that he returns safe, a roll model for both our peoples. We need them so much more these days.
Bravo to the Lieutenant (formerly known as Prince)
;-)
(Sorry, couldn't resist that.)
Really I do respect his Gung Ho attitude very much. Guess he takes after his Uncle Andrew in more ways than one.
Aren't there rumors that his father is actually a military man?
I didn't know his last names was actually "Wales" as in Lt. Wales. Quite extraordinary.
Another TR.
Bully!
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