Prince Harry to attend Apache Flight Training

[ungeheuer]

Princes, particularly those in line for the big crown, are pretty much obligated to join the military. Its so the little people end up saying things like, "I really admire that guy" while they live opulent lives off the backs of people who actually produce things for society.

Zactly.  I admire the French attitude to Royalty 

[cyrus buelton]

The only reason you guys think the royalty is worthless is because you're not a member.

It definitely would be cool to live in a castle; I'm not gonna lie about that.

Oh yeah, and have a nice 1098 and Ducati leathers to ride to my Polo Match.


It is worthless now as they serve no purpose in the government. The Queen has zero authority to do anything.

[ducpainter]

It definitely would be cool to live in a castle; I'm not gonna lie about that.

Oh yeah, and have a nice 1098 and Ducati leathers to ride to my Polo Match.


It is worthless now as they serve no purpose in the government. The Queen has zero authority to do anything.

We weren't talking politics.

I think you're just jealous.

[cyrus buelton]

We weren't talking politics.

I think you're just jealous.

That was no politics!!!

I just said they weren't involved 


As I said, yeah, it'd be cool to have a life of unlimited fortune, motorcyles, and late night pub trips.

However, this kid is fighting for his country.

[ducpainter]

That was no politics!!!

I just said they weren't involved  


As I said, yeah, it'd be cool to have a life of unlimited fortune, motorcyles, and late night pub trips.

However, this kid is fighting for his country.

I know it wasn't.

Personally I'd rather be a member of the Rolling Stones.

It's more exclusive...you have all the money you can spend...and are adored world wide.

[Raux]

same things happened in the Falklands. Charles couldn't serve, but his brother flew combat missions as a Harrier pilot.
Those in direct line to be king, Charles & William and then whomever he has, cannot serve in direct combat, but they do join the military almost as compulsary service.

To me, the 1-2 year compulsary service should be a part of every society, whether you are a British royal, or a US Senator's child. AND it should be male and female like in Israel. There should be services that are non-combative, like a red-cross or peace corps, and police service should be included as an option.

[cyrus buelton]

I know it wasn't.

Personally I'd rather be a member of the Rolling Stones.

It's more exclusive...you have all the money you can spend...and are adored world wide.

They run out of money.....isn't that why those old farts tour every few years?

To me, the 1-2 year compulsary service should be a part of every society, whether you are a British royal, or a US Senator's child. AND it should be male and female like in Israel. There should be services that are non-combative, like a red-cross or peace corps, and police service should be included as an option.

[ducpainter]

They run out of money.....isn't that why those old farts tour every few years?

I figure it's like playing shuffle board...they need something to do.

[Popeye the Sailor]

As I said, yeah, it'd be cool to have a life of unlimited fortune, motorcyles, and late night pub trips.

And no end of constant scrutiny, photos etc etc etc.

They'll be crucified the first time they screw something up, and everytime after that.


Nate has it right-rather be in the Rolling Stones-no one gives a crap in Mick shags a dozen 20 year olds in a night. The prince? Yeah-no.

[cyrus buelton]

I figure it's like playing shuffle board...they need something to do.

And no end of constant scrutiny, photos etc etc etc.

They'll be crucified the first time they screw something up, and everytime after that.

Just like being a celebrity.

It's hard.

I can't tell you how many papparazzi follow me around, catch me drinking beers, doing shots, smoking crack, etc.

It can be very trying on you.

[zarn02]

To me, the 1-2 year compulsary service should be a part of every society, whether you are a British royal, or a US Senator's child. AND it should be male and female like in Israel. There should be services that are non-combative, like a red-cross or peace corps, and police service should be included as an option.

"All within the state, nothing outside the state, nothing against the state. "  - Benito Mussolini

[cyrus buelton]

Didn't Mussolini get murdered by his own people and pretty much mutilated through the streets?

[DCXCV]

Zactly.  I admire the French attitude to Royalty 

Why, what do they do... run away from them? 

[Cicero]

Didn't Mussolini get murdered by his own people and pretty much mutilated through the streets?

Dragged through the streets and hung from a meat hook in a public square gas station (ala wiki), if my high school memory's serve  me correctly

[cyrus buelton]

Dragged through the streets and hung from a meat hook in a public square gas station (ala wiki), if my high school memory's serve  me correctly

Yeah.........the people loved him!!!!!