The Kilted King

[Ivor]

There seems some controversy about Prince Andrew wearing military uniform because of his unfortunate association with an American paedophile whereas Prince Harry who served in the firces is seemingly not allowed due to his rejection of royalty in favour of his American wife. You couldn’t really make it up could you?

[Bruce Scott]

There seems some controversy about Prince Andrew wearing military uniform because of his unfortunate association with an American paedophile whereas Prince Harry who served in the firces is seemingly not allowed due to his rejection of royalty in favour of his American wife. You couldn’t really make it up could you?

At the King's request Prince Harry will be in uniform for the the second family vigil.

https://people.com/royals/prince-har...arles-request/

[figheadair]

There seems some controversy about Prince Andrew wearing military uniform because of his unfortunate association with an American paedophile whereas Prince Harry who served in the firces is seemingly not allowed due to his rejection of royalty in favour of his American wife. You couldn’t really make it up could you?

Prince Andrew was allowed to wear uniform for the Vigil of the Princes. Similarly, Prince Harry will wear uniform today when the Queen's eight grandchildren mount the Vigil. Princess Anne worn the ceremonial uniform of the Blues and Royals, a cavalry regiment, part of the Household Cavalry Regiment of which the Princess Royal is The Colonel of the Regiment.

[Jock Scot]

There seems some controversy about Prince Andrew wearing military uniform because of his unfortunate association with an American paedophile whereas Prince Harry who served in the firces is seemingly not allowed due to his rejection of royalty in favour of his American wife. You couldn’t really make it up could you?

There is rather more to these stories than you describe. But, I think this is not the place, or time, to discuss it.

[OC Richard]

For me, it would be easier on the eye to see the Royal family wearing ordinary clothing (morning dress, Highland dress, ordinary suits, or what have you) rather than ornate military uniforms.

I know there's protocol and tradition. I'm speaking merely in visual terms.

[Jock Scot]

For me, it would be easier on the eye to see the Royal family wearing ordinary clothing (morning dress, Highland dress, ordinary suits, or what have you) rather than ornate military uniforms.

I know there's protocol and tradition. I'm speaking merely in visual terms.

I can’t believe it! An American not liking bling! Well if you like bling then some of us in the UK, actually quite a few by the looks of it, in the right circumstances, can do bling in style!

[plaid preacher]

There seems some controversy about Prince Andrew wearing military uniform because of his unfortunate association with an American paedophile whereas Prince Harry who served in the firces is seemingly not allowed due to his rejection of royalty in favour of his American wife. You couldn’t really make it up could you?

Ivor, I have to say, you really do seem to be doing quite a good job of making things up. Pretty much everyone in the photo has done some degree of military service. The one exception is the Princess Royal, who pursued her equestrian career rather than joining the military. Prince Andrew, who you seem to take particular aim at, served in the Royal Navy including as a helicopter pilot flying off HMS Invincible during the Falklands Conflict. One of his duties at that time, was to fly picket duties around the ships of the fleet to protect them from Exocet missiles.

The truth is that Harry's marriage has nothing to do with his not wearing a uniform; he is no longer a serving member nor is he an Honourary Colonel (or equivalent) anymore because he has chosen to not he a working royal.