When he becomes King he'll be the one having weekly meetings with the Prime Minister, and he'll be straight onto anything with a Service issue, and the PM will know that he knows what he is talking about.
It's vital for the future of those who serve in the Armed Forces that the person at the top not only cares, but can speak with authority.
I understand and agree with the sentiment but both the present incumbent and her hubby served during WW2. And she lost an uncle in WW1.