barnstormer1968, there is nothing illegal about bringing goods, lawfully bought in the USA, into the country as personal effects, on a military aeroplane, provided that they are declared to HMRC. If within the allowance, there is nothing to pay; if outside the allowance, most HMRC would generally be quite lenient. Whereas anyone bringing cigarettes or alcohol into the country in excess of their allowances would, when caught, certainly be facing disciplinary action. As happened quite recently.
PN, if there's any good to come of the prince's unacceptable behaviour, it's that a charity is likely to benefit financially.
Anyway, the ball is now firmly in the court of General Sir Peter Wall.
Last edited by BEagle; 26th Aug 2012 at 10:22.