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Prince William's choice of uniform is a tribute to those serving in Afghanistan
The Telegraph ^
| Con Coughlin
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.
(Excerpt) Read more at blogs.telegraph.co.uk ...
TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: britain; concoughlin; england; princewilliam; royalwedding
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To: agere_contra
You bet your sweet arse I can’t stand the Left. ;)
Honestly though, best wishes to them. Let’s hope they stay married, unlike so many others.
To: sinsofsolarempirefan
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posted on
04/29/2011 3:40:15 PM PDT
by
BenLurkin
(This post is not a statement of fact. It is merely a personal opinion -- or humor -- or both)
To: codder too
Go raibh maith agat Éireannach
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posted on
04/29/2011 3:43:04 PM PDT
by
T bench
("God wills it." Urban II)
To: thefactor
Join a cav unit and do a spur ride. Gotta earn ‘em!
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posted on
04/29/2011 3:44:25 PM PDT
by
Joe 6-pack
(Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
To: BenLurkin
Like I said, its just an honorary post, rather than an active one. His active rank is that of a Flight Lieutenant in the RAF Search and Rescue Helicopter Force (SARF)...
To: nuconvert
There’s a shamrock on William’s collar. Now I know why.
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posted on
04/29/2011 3:46:31 PM PDT
by
Atlantan
To: Mr Rogers
Not to be snarky, but Charles really looks a bit confused. Not all there.
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posted on
04/29/2011 3:58:04 PM PDT
by
Psalm 144
(Voodoo Republicans - Don't read their lips. Watch their hands.)
To: luvbach1
United States Marine Corps dress uniform....takes my breath away!
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posted on
04/29/2011 4:05:18 PM PDT
by
FES0844
To: nuconvert
That would be pretty hot if the queen skipped over Charles and gave the crown to William.
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posted on
04/29/2011 4:10:48 PM PDT
by
Cinnamon Girl
(i before e, except after c, except after Reince Priebus)
To: Atlantan
Now, I wonder me, what insisigia the prince of wales wear?
Does he waer the insignia of a leftenant?
How does that work - they just had a flyover of B-17 bombers in his honor, as future King of England.
Actually, I have never understood the Brits - and I have been thereby embarrassed. Don’t drink until the head of the table does, don’t smoke until the lamp is lit, don’t sing those crass American songs...
Sigh. I suspect I will never get it.
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posted on
04/29/2011 4:22:47 PM PDT
by
patton
(I am sure that I have done dumber thigns in my life, but at the moment, I am unable to recall them.)
To: Cinnamon Girl
Perhaps sometime after their first child is born in about nine months?
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posted on
04/29/2011 4:36:02 PM PDT
by
Excellence
(Buy Progresso, take off the label, write "not halal," mail to Campbell's soup company.)
To: Joe 6-pack
I’ll stick with Infantry for now. I like the blue ribbon.
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posted on
04/29/2011 4:37:59 PM PDT
by
thefactor
(yes, as a matter of fact, i DID only read the excerpt)
To: thefactor
You just have to be assigned to a Cav unit. Even the S2, SIGO and Chaplain in a Cav Squadron or Regiment are eligible for spurs!
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posted on
04/29/2011 4:45:19 PM PDT
by
Joe 6-pack
(Que me amat, amet et canem meum)
To: BenLurkin
He is a colonel in the Irish Guards.
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posted on
04/29/2011 4:59:44 PM PDT
by
Vanders9
To: Cinnamon Girl
That would be pretty hot if the queen skipped over Charles and gave the crown to William.
An act of Parliament governs the succession since 1701. The Queen has no say. Since the Stature of Westminster in 1931 made all the Commonwealth Dominions equal to the United Kingdom, that means to change the succession all the 16 countries of which Queen Elizabeth II is head of state have to agree in order to change the succession.
16 prime ministers, 16 cabinets, 16 parliaments. Imagine the potential political food fight.
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posted on
04/29/2011 5:18:01 PM PDT
by
Cheburashka
(Democratic Underground: The Hogwarts of stupid.)
To: Excellence
Next year is the 60th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth’s reign. A child born to Will and Kate would be a wonderful gift.
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posted on
04/29/2011 5:18:46 PM PDT
by
Atlantan
To: patton
"How does that work - they just had a flyover of B-17 bombers in his honor, as future King of England."I must have missed that part. I did catch the Avro-Lancaster flanked by Spitfires fly-over.
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posted on
04/29/2011 5:37:08 PM PDT
by
Godebert
To: patton
The flyover was done for at least 2 reasons:
1. William serves in the RAF. The 4 jets were Tornados and Typhoons.
2. The WW2 planes (Lancaster, Spitfire, and Hurricane) were included because William is a patron of the RAF’s Battle of Britain Memorial Flight, which maintains and flies the old ones.
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posted on
04/29/2011 5:54:32 PM PDT
by
LibFreeOrDie
(Obama promised a gold mine, but will give us the shaft.)
To: nuconvert
Prince William’s decision to wear the red tunic of the Irish Guards on his wedding day...
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posted on
04/29/2011 5:57:27 PM PDT
by
Talisker
(When you find a turtle on top of a fence post, you can be damn sure it didn't get there on its own.)
To: patton
"...they just had a flyover of B-17 bombers in his honor." and "I suspect I will never get it."
Wow - your first statement confirms the second.
Well done.
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