Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 London (CNN)Prince Harry and Prince Andrew might be the only living members of Queen Elizabeth II's immediate family to have served in the military in war time, but strict royal protocols mandate they will not be wearing a uniform during the monarch's funeral. Buckingham Palace said that only working members of the royal family would wear military uniform for the big ceremonial events taking place during the mourning period for the Queen.Since both Harry and Andrew have stepped away from their royal duties, they will wear civilian clothes, despite being retired service members. Unlike in the US, where veterans often wear uniforms for special occasions, retired British military personnel are not allowed to wear uniform unless they are in an honorary appointment and had been authorized to wear one. Instead, they wear their military medals pinned to civilian clothes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin Gator SASS #29736 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 It is dumb. But after his wife got the fairytale princess wedding she wanted all of a sudden she didn't want to be involved with the other royal duties so she convinced him to give that up. This is one aspect of that. It shouldn't be a surprise to them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish ike, SASS #43615 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 Wasn't William also an officer in the military? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 He’s the King, he should tell them to pound salt and wear his uniform anyway. What can they do? He’s the KING!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 23 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: He’s the King, he should tell them to pound salt and wear his uniform anyway. What can they do? He’s the KING!! We are not talking about Charles. He did wear his uniform because he is active military commander of several regiments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Jones, SASS 2263 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 24 minutes ago, Rye Miles #13621 said: He’s the King, he should tell them to pound salt and wear his uniform anyway. What can they do? He’s the KING!! Charles III is wearing a military uniform. Harry can't as he was stripped of his military ranks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 William left and Harry, right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Bob #35998 Posted September 14, 2022 Author Share Posted September 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, Tex Jones, SASS 2263 said: Charles III is wearing a military uniform. Harry can't as he was stripped of his military ranks. He was not stripped exactly. He is no longer active in official Royal affairs, therefore not active duty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rye Miles #13621 Posted September 14, 2022 Share Posted September 14, 2022 10 minutes ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: We are not talking about Charles. He did wear his uniform because he is active military commander of several regiments. Oops mixed up the Charles! I guess I didn’t read that slow enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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