To think that Prince Charles should not be promoted to the 3 highest ranks in the services

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www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-18468118

So he is now Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the RAF

Because Mummy made him them as a treat.

What is the point? Why should he have them? I know it's only ceremonial and he is not really these ranks but it's all so bloody anacronistic. Doesn't it belittle all those "real" people in the military?

ComposHat
I was responding to RandomNumbers who specifically asked if the Royals get paid.

"If this had been the head of a West African dictatorship or a South American junta handing out medals and honorary titles to themselves and poncing around in uniforms they haven't earned the right to wear, it would be seen as absurd and further evidence that they were figures of ridicule and out of touch with reality, but hey when the Windsors do it, it is apparently okay."

Well said! What a terrible shower they are. You would think they might be embarrassed to have all these undeserved honours. After all on occasion they come into contact with people who have done things worthy of reward.

thank you, aj