The Captain General.

[Rover]

BREAKING NEWS: Queen appoints Prince Harry to take over from his grandfather Philip as the Captain General of the Royal Marines

By Mark Duell for MailOnline



http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5195071/Queen-makes-Harry-Captain-General-Royal-Marines.html

 

[DJANGO]

What effect is this likely to have, generally speaking?

 

[ThreadpigeonsAlpha]

What effect is this likely to have, generally speaking?

Absolutely naff all. It’s not like he’s a real Royal either. In both sense of the word!

 

[Chelonian]

It’s not like he’s a real Royal either.

That's you being gingerist.

 

[arny01]

He who is Son of Hewitt!

 

[Illustrious]

Well, fancy dress is back on the menu at least.

 

[Chelonian]

Well, fancy dress is back on the menu at least.

Could have been worse.
I understand that the Duke of Wessex has a link with the Royal Marines.

 

[Chelonian]

Apologies... The Earl of Wessex.

 

[Old Man]

What effect is this likely to have, generally speaking?

Don't you mean captain generally speaking?

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

I reckon, as figurative head of the Corps, Harry is a good shout for Phil the Greek's successor. Apart from the hair. Obvs.

Let's face it, at least no-one was daft enough to suggest Rolf as a successor to Sir Jimmy.

 

[DJANGO]

Don't you mean captain generally speaking?

After I pressed post I immediately realised I'd missed a gag!

 

[MassamanDave]

Anyone know if he's going to have to leave this role?? How has it been received in the corps?

 

[Caversham]

Anyone know if he's going to have to leave this role?? How has it been received in the corps?

Standing down from all honorary military roles apparently.

Alan

 

[Ninja_Stoker]

Standing down from all honorary military roles apparently.

Alan

Yep, seems so.

Interestingly the press are STILL squeezing the last ounce of profit out of this, despite missing the fact they are seemingly the root cause of the circumstances that have arisen because of their actions.

Whilst certainly not a staunch advocate of the monarchy, the fact remains it's something they are born into, regardless of their wishes the constitution demands it. Yes, they have state-sponsored wealth, but equally the cost & state responsibility doesn't go away when individuals no longer want to be part of it for their own family health & wellbeing based on their own experiences. A difficult shout, but one that takes a good deal of moral courage.

My impression is that on the whole, the Armed Forces community, certainly on social media platforms, has a great deal of respect for Prince Harry, regardless of the turn of events.