Yeah I meant shocking as in sad/grieving. Really sad.He looks like someone who lost his father less than a week ago and knows he has to keep a “stiff upper lip” in front of the myriad cameras.
It can’t be easy.
I dont think anyone has actually told him no. Especially not The Queen or any of his courtiers/servants etc. I cant believe Phil didnt tell him to not be a dick (unless the rumours are true and he knew he wasn't his). I think part of the problem is that Charles was the heir so had a role, and had a difficult relationship with his parents, Anne was miles away from The Throne and had the strength of character and sense to make the best of her role, but Andrew had nothing but his own sense of entitlement. I think Edward was a bit of a spoilt dick when he was younger too, but married Sophie, who seems a decent sort and has kept him grounded, unlike Fergie who was as bad as Andrew! That's my theory anyway!
Yeah its ridiculous. I don't think William was even in the military for that long was he? I think he did lots of training in different areas then did the air ambulance part time where he was flying with other people. Hardly deserving of a chestful of medals! It is indeed ironic that Harry and Andrew are the only current Royals who have seen active service.
It's certainly an interesting coincidence. But I don't think them being notably out-of-step with the rest of the family is to do with any sort of "you don't know what it's like, man, you weren't there" accompanied by a harrowed 1000-yard-stare. Much more of a "but I'm important too Mummy / Gan-Gan! Look at me! LOOK AT ME! I can be clever too" Fredo-esque machinations.
Bless him. Losing your dad is bad enough but to be watched during that..