Do you think the tradition of royals posing as soldiers should be scrapped?

Question

Do you think the tradition of royals posing as soldiers should be scrapped?

Answer 1

a question for lemur,how many years have you spent doing things for your country,i will hazzard a guess and say zero,so shut your mouth mate here comes a double decker bus,

Answer 2

Posing? So I suppose you think when Prince Andrew fought in the Falklands he was "posing". He was at as much risk as any other helicopter pilot. Prince Harry WANTED to go to Iraq and fight for his country. Were you ever in the army?

William and Harry have been through the same training as any other person of their rank. William is training with the RAF and Navy as part of his future role as Head of the Armed Forces,

Most Royals who "pose" as soldiers go through exactly the same training as other officers.

I pity you as you seems to be consumed by your hatred for Royalty, why? What have they ever done to you?

Answer 3

you forgot to mention rajendra p the medals they wear and the silent promotion in rank they are awarded it insults the service man at the sharp end

Answer 4

I think it demeans the uniform of Her Majesty's armed services by making it essentially a costume.  People fight and die wearing that uniform.

Look at HRH Prince Phillip.  He marred then-Princess Elizabeth while he was a serving lieutenant in the Royal Navy, and achieved the grade of commander before Her Majesty's accession to the throne.  It was then deemed unsuitable for him to continue active duty.  As a consolation prize, he was commissioned as a FIVE STAR ADMIRAL!  Yes, ADMIRAL OF THE FLEET!  A six-grade leap.

Tell me that's not a costume, and that it doesn't demean the achievements of every real captain and admiral.

Although at a slower rate, Prince Charles has received 3-star ranks in the Army, Navy and Air Force.  His general/admiral appointments were birthday presents.

If Prince Harry had any respect for his commission, he'd have resigned as soon as he was told that he could not deploy with his colleagues.  A warrior who cannot deploy is no warrior.

Prince William should resign as well, for the same reason.  It's obvious that if Prince Harry can't deploy, Prince William can't either.

Answer 5

It's that FANCY PANTS thing.  I remember one movie years ago with GEORGE GABBY HAYES   (and now, that's not today or yesterday)!.  Anyway, us "cowpoke" kids thought it cool to call a guy "YELLA-PANTS".. something to do with Conferate troops. and Gabby spat when he said it.... Well what has that to do with CHARLIE-PANTS?  

Well about as much as Charlie has to do with UNIFORMS!..

Answer 6

Yes it should really.  Maybe the princes want to fight but they cant & thats that.  If Osama Bin Larden killed one of our royal members then i think things will get worse politically.

Answer 7

Posing in uniform by the Royals make me laugh. Some of them has not drawn their sword out and don't know how to fire or from which side. It is a insult to the Brave soldier community to allow this Bunch of jokers to wear their sacred uniforms.

Answer 8

You have such a small mind don't you. Perhaps a stint in the Royal Marines would help.Edit....... to the idiot talking about swords, since when do you shoot a sword? you're about as bright as Lemur.