ditchman Posted September 17, 2022 Report Share Posted September 17, 2022 1 hour ago, amateur said: Actually, my original post did mention my belief that the King had to authorise their wearing of uniform, but it was prefaced by AFAIK, so I looked up the 1894 Act, which I was quoting in my second post, to confirm it. As it happens, in my opinion, neither of them should have been wearing uniform, but, I suppose, the King is rather more tolerant than I. Just out of a point of interest.......most people are aware of my total dislike for Prince andrew....but i cant say anything on him having the right to pay his respects to his mother.....a mother tends to overlook the waywardness of their children...thats how it is ..for all of us But....i question his right to wear his uniform....as an officer that served with bravery...did he technically leave the service he was in ...obviously he has done colour service but is this a continuation of his service as a Royal..........if it is.....why hasnt he been "cashiered".....im sure the service would consider his "acts" to be worthy of that dishonour....but he is wearing his uniform representing that branch of the service.....how do the troops/ratings view this action bestowed upon him ? Harry is a different matter...he carried out his service and that was that...and the king granted him the privalage of wearing the uniform he was proud of......so no problem there But andrew is a tricky one....... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
old man Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 Personally think there are maybe too many, heir and a spare but to have a president would cost far more and create yet another level of feckless politico numbats? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
100milesaway Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 There is talk of William and Kate taking the children to Australia, I hope they travel separately in case of an accident otherwise we could end up with markle as our Queen. From Auntie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 18, 2022 Report Share Posted September 18, 2022 37 minutes ago, 100milesaway said: There is talk of William and Kate taking the children to Australia, I hope they travel separately in case of an accident otherwise we could end up with markle as our Queen. From Auntie. ouch................ GAME of THRONES......version 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 Harry and Andrew, allowed by the King, but why oh why was Edward in uniform, he failed his training! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 (edited) 55 minutes ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Harry and Andrew, allowed by the King, but why oh why was Edward in uniform, he failed his training! He is a working Royal and holds the honorary rank of Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry, so covered by the Act of 1894 Edited September 19, 2022 by amateur Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, amateur said: He is a working Royal and holds the honorary rank of Colonel of the Royal Wessex Yeomanry, so covered by the Act of 1894 Wessex............???.............wessex dosnt exist now ...so it is a fantysy role then.........he's been in the dressing up box again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobba Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 Despite any “request” Harry is in civies? Keeping company with uncle Andrew? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 5 hours ago, TIGHTCHOKE said: Harry and Andrew, allowed by the King, but why oh why was Edward in uniform, he failed his training! Yes he didnt graduate as a officer in the marines didnt he only last 2 weeks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amateur Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 4 hours ago, ditchman said: Wessex............???.............wessex dosnt exist now ...so it is a fantysy role then.........he's been in the dressing up box again The Royal Wessex Yeomanry exists alright as a Reserve regiment, formed by the amalgamation of several West Country Yeomen regiments. I guess that Her late Majesty had to find a regiment with Wessex in its name for him. I suppose he could have become honorary Colonel of the Royal Marines! ......... or would that have been pushing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TIGHTCHOKE Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 4 minutes ago, amateur said: I suppose he could have become honorary Colonel of the Royal Marines! ......... or would that have been pushing it. It certainly would have been. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 Dont think the marines would have held back and told him how they felt about that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ditchman Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 1 hour ago, Bigbob said: Yes he didnt graduate as a officer in the marines didnt he only last 2 weeks i think his brain was making appointments his body couldnt keep ..! when he chose to join the marines Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigbob Posted September 19, 2022 Report Share Posted September 19, 2022 2 minutes ago, ditchman said: i think his brain was making appointments his body couldnt keep ..! when he chose to join the marines Think there all like that i think i can remember William got to crappy grades at o level then magicaly got into St Andrews He didnt have the grades to do the years agriculture course he did so he could run dads estates Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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