No disgrace in their achievement. I knew several guys who had been turned down for fast jets and who went on to become very competent and experienced captains of multi engined/crew aircraft. When my course graduated there were in fact no F4/Buccaneer slots available, but I very much doubt if I'd have been offered one. You have to be realistic about your own skills, and just make sure you do the best in the job you get as William and Harry have certainly done.