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Prince Charles awarded highest military ranks by Queen

Posted: 16 Jun 2012, 09:10
by Aurora
BBC News - 16/06/12

The Prince of Wales has been awarded the highest rank in all three military services by the Queen.

Prince Charles becomes a Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force.

His appointment to the honorary five-star ranks recognises his support for the Queen as Commander-in-Chief.

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Isn't it comforting to know that we always manage to appoint people based on their overwhelming abilities? :wink: :roll:

Posted: 16 Jun 2012, 09:43
by JohnB
So can we expect him to combine his military and plant talking interests?
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:D

Posted: 16 Jun 2012, 09:49
by Aurora
:lol: :lol:

One thing is for sure.

He's going to develop a hell of a stoop with all those new gongs pinned to his chest. :lol: