[Mr. Silverback]

It used to be a tradition for the younger brother of the crown prince to join the Army or Navy (usually Navy) and stay in it for life, often becoming admirals or generals on merit alone. Based on this report and his fierce loyalty to his men, that might just be a good career path for him.

[colorado tanker]

It used to be a tradition for the younger brother of the crown prince to join the Army or Navy (usually Navy) and stay in it for life, often becoming admirals or generals on merit alone. Based on this report and his fierce loyalty to his men, that might just be a good career path for him.

Agreed!

Back in the old days, when English wealth was mainly predicated on land ownership, the practice of primogeniture often resulted in younger sons of the aristocracy taking up commissions in the Army or Navy.