Charles' Medals
Not wishing to create a small amount of thread drift, but at least Charles has served in the Forces, will one day be CINC, knows how to behave and takes his job seriously. Moreover he doesn't wear campaign medals and the honorifics 'go with the territory'. New Zealand decided to award him the 'Austin Powers' QSO petal-shaped medal in the early 1980s - the one with the zig-zag ribbon. Now it is simply not the done thing to refuse a medal (ironically bestowed by the Vice Regal) from a loyal Commonwealth member. Who would want to be a Walt when you are Prince of Wales, married to Camilla and have two sons serving in (your) Forces? (some hint of irony)!
Last edited by Cumbrian Fell; 28th Nov 2006 at 16:13.
Reason: Irony