Prince William's secret trip to Afghanistan...?

Question

... not very secret any more is it?

Answer 1

It was only a secret while he was there because of problems with security.

Answer 2

Did he jump out of the helicopter and shout SURPRISE!!!

Answer 3

Prince William's trip to Afghanistan wasn't meant to be a secret. Prince William's surprise visit to British troops in Afghanistan drew a mixed response, with some dismissing it as public relations while others praised the future king. A spokesman said the trip was designed to help the young royal familiarise himself with Royal Air Force operations. On the visit, former royal protection officer Ken Wharfe suggested the Afghan visit may have been organised to divert attention from negative headlines in recent weeks. It said the visit was a "shameful waste of public money" and accused defence officials of using British troops in Afghanistan to try to "cleanse" the prince's image.

Answer 4

I wonder if that wasn't trying to look as "macho" as Harry. Harry got a lot of good press for his tour of duty but this was something Harry clearly wanted to do, however it is unacceptable to have the "heir" in that much danger but the "spare" well that's ok.

Answer 5

Once its over it doesn't matter

Answer 6

No, and the official RAF explanation, that it was to familiarise him with operations in the area implies that he is going to be deployed there, in which case the cat is out of the bag, isn't it!

Answer 7

It never is. Remember Diana's well publicised trips to hospitals at the dead of night !

Answer 8

Well he can do a secret trip on over to my house any day of the week and I won't tell. :)