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Originally Posted by Niamh.
Even with his connections?  |
I know a few people in the Blues and Royals because my husband was on Light Aid Detachment with them. He has the respect of his fellow officers and the lads serving under him. He's also respected by squaddies generally. He's been to Afghanistan... you can't lead men in Afghanistan if you're an idiot. He is a career soldier. He's not a ceremonial soldier like so many royals. He deserves his rank because he worked for it alongside all the others.