William asked by Queen to stop helicopter flying

[aliceca]

According to The Sun. www.thesun.co.uk/fabulous/17082002/queen-prince-william-to-stop-flying-helicopter-fears-crash/

No not because she is worried about the environmental impacts, or even the optics of the environmental impact. But because she fears a crash that could kill William, Kate and George,
The article specifically mentions helicopter flights between Anmer Hall and Kensington Palace.

I think it’s a very relevant comment. Think about it. It’s probably why he wants to be in control of transporting his family.

@DobbyTheHouseElk but no one will be chasing him in a helicopter.

[quote aliceca]@DobbyTheHouseElk but no one will be chasing him in a helicopter.[/quote]
True.

Seems a good idea. And totally understandable given the number of the queen's extended family who have died in air crashes. Most notably the sister of Prince Philip who died alongside her husband and three of their children. One of whom was born just before the crash on board the plane.

It makes no difference which of them takes over, tbh. They cost a lot and deliver little.

What is the deal with all the links to the scum? Trying to rustle up business?

@ShirleyPhallus

Is this really true or is this just designed to encourage people saying “it would be the worst if the cambridges died! Just imagine harry as king, it’s so awful!” etc etc

Yeah it is.

Media whipping up insane rage against Harry for zero reason.

HMQ’s first cousin also died in a plane crash - he was named Prince William (of Gloucester) too.

@aliceca

William did fly for air ambulance, but he flew far fewer hours than your average working pilot, so he wouldn't have gained the level of experience they have.

LOL you really think he was a hobby pilot that just did a few hours for the air ambulance?

He was an RAF military helicopter pilot for at least 5 years prior to the Air Ambulance

What do you think is more dangerous - flying from London to Norfolk or carrying out search and rescue missions off the coast of Wales?

I presume that part of the reason he flies between London and Norfolk is to keep up his flying hours , otherwise he would lose his licence.

@WoodburnersRUs

HMQ’s first cousin also died in a plane crash - he was named Prince William (of Gloucester) too.

Yet she was happy for her own husband to be a pilot. He even flew her to some overseas tours by piloting the Royal flight himself

I actually wonder if this has come from the Queen at all

@PartyPrawnRingGames

She also suggested that Andrew should travel by helicopter way more often and bring Fergie.

Andrew is mummy’s favourite though

@Antiqueanniesmagiclanternshow

What is the deal with all the links to the scum? Trying to rustle up business?

What?

The op has started several threads linking to the sun website

@LifesNotEnidBlyton

Seems a good idea. And totally understandable given the number of the queen's extended family who have died in air crashes. Most notably the sister of Prince Philip who died alongside her husband and three of their children. One of whom was born just before the crash on board the plane.

The elder brother of the current Duke of Gloucester died in a place crash, and I think one of the Dukes of Kent did too.

@santaclothes

Like me, the queen is worried about her family.

The difference is, of course, that my DC aren't in line to the throne!

Nothing to do with the mode of transport

IIRC, it was the father of the current Duke of Kent.

That was in response to @Justkeeppedaling's post.

@roses2

I thought William and George were not allowed to travel together anyhow due to succession planning?

I think the Queen only made that up because she doesn't want to travel in the same carriage as her big-eared twat of a son.

Lots of commercial airline pilots have reported being out of practice and making more mistakes due to the lack of flight hours during the pandemic. So he might have a lot of experience with the RAF and Air Ambulance, but he could still get rusty if he's not flying regularly (he might fly loads in his spare time, I don't know).

I can see why the Queen is worried, but I admire William for breaking protocol and choosing to travel with his family.

Yes exactly. You have to keep flying to be good at it. And those who do the minimum are more at risk of having an accident.

Well they are quite crashy…

The Queen's job is to preserve the longevity of the monarchy. How long do you think the institution would last with King Harry and Queen Meghan?
And no, they wouldn't give up their claim - they'd move like shit off a shovel!

@Aderyn21 why say that? Its not going to happen. M and H are totally irrelevant here.
Charles, William and the three children would have to die before that could happen.

The Queen knows it would be the end for the monarchy. Harry wouldn't want the job and the public wouldn't accept Andrew.