HR Prince William and the medal?

[Lady Whistledown]

Anyone who's served in a war zone deserves a medal imo and it matters not a jot if they are royalty, a chinless wonder or tattooed chav.

Prince William hasn't served in a war zone, has he? I was under the impression he's done a few attachments with Navy boats picking up pirates in the Caribbean, so to speak, and used an RAF helicopter to pick up his missus for the weekend.

I don't doubt he has to do all the training that other soldiers do, but I'm sure he hasn't actually served anywhere, nor is he likely to because the country NEEDS him...

 

[Gully]

This is what the medal looks like:

 

[Questions]

As an ex serving member of HM Forces and knowing that this country doesnt dish out medals for shooting competitions, can somone explain why William is wearing a medal and what it was for?

It was his dad`s Blue Peter badge.

 

[HampshireSeagulls]

It's a Golden Jubilee Medal. Smaller than all the rest, and made out of chocolate with a shiny wrapper. I tried to give mine back because it made the rest look shite, but I was told I wasn't allowed to.

The Queen's Golden Jubilee 2002 Medal was awarded to all military & emergency service personnel who were a) in service on 6 February 2002 and b) had served for at least 5 years. Other than that, it was given to assorted Royals and people in direct service to the Sovereign.

 

[plymouth nige]

Anyone who's served in a war zone deserves a medal imo and it matters not a jot if they are royalty, a chinless wonder or tattooed chav.

I never got one for the Cod War!!
wcnige

 

[Lord Bracknell]

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