Posted on 04/29/2011 2:31:32 PM PDT by nuconvert
Prince William’s decision to wear the red tunic of the Irish Guards on his wedding day has reportedly disappointed some of his Royal Air Force colleagues. Only the helicopter wings above his left breast will denote his role his role as an officer in the RAF.
But his choice will provide an immense boost for the 1st Battalion Irish Guards, which is currently on operational deployment in Helmand province, Afghanistan. As the Queen prepares for her visit to Ireland, it is also a smart diplomatic move.
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I need those spurs for my uniform.
And I thought the little pages looked grand in their knock-offs of the Irish Guard tunic. Just precious.
I have got to admit, the Brits have always had sharp looking uniforms.
Prince William looks like a cartoon field marshal.
Coming from an American raised in a republican spirit who despises hereditary titles and priveledges in the political arena.
Thank the Irish in this case...
I am confident that you could fill a phone booth with all of the people that would agree with that comment.
I got married in spurs, too.
I fully agree but believe the United States Marine Corps dress uniform compares favorably with theirs; and perhaps, in its simplicity, is superior.
I get the republican concept and I respect it - but why pick on Charles?
Until Prince Charles e.g. leaves a woman to suffocate in a submerged car and gets away with it: I have to say that it looks like its American royalty that get all the privileges.
You may not call them royalty, yet they are granted immunities and despotic powers that no British Monarch has enjoyed since the Tudors.
No disrespect meant - I know you despise the lawless despots of the Left as much as I do.
LOL...and so true.
Soooo...he can wear any uniform he wants? Or did he actually serve in that unit?
I heard he was fuming about some of the gifts he received from his grandmother and the PM.. A bunch of scratched DVDs that he can’t seem to play and a regifted MP3 player with about 70% of the memory filled with some wanker talking to himself.
The very definition of pomp and circumstance.
You mean The Messiah's "town hall meetings"?
He is the colonel of the regiment of the Irish Guards. It is an honorary post, but it is his highest rank in the armed forces...
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