What a load of george that argument is......
despite putting in many years of service. Some by retiring early, some by joining just too late.
Sadly Im the same. I joined too late to receive a WW1 campaign medal and sadly I will retire before GW3. So why cant I have a medal.
The fact of the matter is that The Earl of Wessex as a serving member of HM Military is entitled to wear a Medal. Same as Harry does