To stand at service to remember those military service personnel who gave so much, life and limb and some the good health they enjoyed before the wars, displaying a chestfull of toy medals is an insult to all that served. He should bow his head in shame instead of rubbing noses in the dirt just because he has so much privilege and protection
2007-06-24 22:56:41 · 14 answers · asked by Carat 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Royalty
He does not wear any war medals. He wears, in the form of medals, the following:
The Queen's Service Order (New Zealand)
Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
Canadian Forces Decoration (for many years service as Colonel-in-Chief of Canadian regiments)
New Zealand 1990 Commemorative Medal
None of these are awarded for service in the military, except the Canadian Forces Decoration, which he has met and exceeded the qualifications for.
2007-06-26 08:16:11 · answer #1 · answered by WBenson 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He actually earned those,serving in three branches of military service.Charles attended the same naval college his father attended.He also entered the Royal Air Force,eventually earning his wings and becoming a flight lieutenant.He completed Marine training as well,but much preferred the navy;Charles ended his career aboard the 360-ton minesweeper,HMS Bromington as its Commander. He served many tours of duty during his nearly 10 year-career.He didn't see battle duty because there were no wars.
My father, a veteran of World War II and the Korean War says that a tour of duty is still a tour of duty;a soldier,a sailor,a marine,no matter what branch must train,perform services,travel to where they are told to go.
Try reading Ralph G. Martin's Charles and Diana for the complete military service history.
2007-06-25 06:48:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 1⤋
He didn't see any active service i.e. in a War but he did serve in the Navy for a number of years and undoubtedly earnt a few or his medals then and he ddi work his way up. You don't just get medals from serving in a war zone, you get extra.
2016-04-01 03:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maybe Charles did train with each branch of the armed services but he still did nothing to deserve his medals.
I know for a fact that men that served for their country during the last world war that earned medals were never given them. When questioned they were told that they had to apply for them. I know one man that applied & was told they had no knowledge of his ever being in the army. This was after serving in Italy, Africa & France from 1942 to 1947.
2007-06-25 08:04:22 · answer #4 · answered by monkeyface 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
He deserves lots of medals for attending the Swiss ski slopes. And as Britain's best skiver
2007-06-27 06:05:41 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
He didn't see active service but he has done training with all three branches of the Armed services and did the training. Plus the fact he will be Commander-in-chief of the Armed forces when he becomes King.
See: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/magazine/6147544.stm
2007-06-25 00:56:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 2⤋
He should get one for marrying Camilla, that's an act above and beyond the call of duty!LOL
2007-06-25 18:29:56 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
this is just another example of the ridiculous pomp in the uk. Charles is a weirdo who talks to plants , he has never done anything for this country.
2007-06-25 14:10:07 · answer #8 · answered by klf 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I totally agree. The honours system in the UK is a complete farce.
2007-06-25 01:21:39 · answer #9 · answered by Namlevram 5 · 5⤊ 5⤋
Prince Charles is just the tip of the iceberg. The entire honours system is geared to reward the greedy and sycophantic.
2007-06-24 23:02:25 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 7⤋