So Prince Harry has been caught with his pants down... literally. While on holiday in Vegas (where else) Captain Wales has been photographed playing "strip billiards" and literally wearing a rather lovely, equally naked, young lady.
Naturally some commentators are up in arms about this behaviour decrying it as shocking and immoral. My thoughts; good lad! Yes he may be third in line to the throne which does have some implications. He is also the holder of one of Her Majesty's commissions and entrusted with serious amounts of Apache helicopter. However in this context, he is a young man, away with mates and letting his hair down (and let's face it, having had to endure the olympics, he deserves it). Anyway, getting naked and getting off with beautiful women is virtually in the job description of Cavalry officers. It could be argued that his brother, Prince William, would not do the same but his circumstances are considerably different. Firstly, he is due to inherit the throne at some point in the future. Short of his untimely death, this will happen and places the burden of history on his shoulders even now. Secondly, and even more pertinently, he is married to one of the most beautiful women on the planet so why on earth would he want to?
The point is, he is a single guy in his mid-20s doing as single guys in their mid-20s do. Would I do the same? If I was single and the context was right, quite probably. If the area had the reasonable expectation of privacy and the girls were happy enough with the situation then why not? It only becomes inappropriate if any of the parties get uncomfortable or it is likely to cause offence.
Yes, this behaviour may cause offence to observers and commentators however ultimately, it is not really any of their business. Yes, he is part of a public institution and has a role within it. However, when he has been operating within the context of being a member of the Royal family, he has conducted himself impeccably by showing a great degree of humility and humanity while still having respect for the institution. Being part of the public institution does have a degree of public ownership associated but it would be a mistake to think that the public own every aspect of Prince Harry's life. This is simply not the case, nor should it be. So let the guy have some fun. It's not doing anyone any harm.
Or could it be that those that are outraged are simply jealous?
JR
Naturally some commentators are up in arms about this behaviour decrying it as shocking and immoral. My thoughts; good lad! Yes he may be third in line to the throne which does have some implications. He is also the holder of one of Her Majesty's commissions and entrusted with serious amounts of Apache helicopter. However in this context, he is a young man, away with mates and letting his hair down (and let's face it, having had to endure the olympics, he deserves it). Anyway, getting naked and getting off with beautiful women is virtually in the job description of Cavalry officers. It could be argued that his brother, Prince William, would not do the same but his circumstances are considerably different. Firstly, he is due to inherit the throne at some point in the future. Short of his untimely death, this will happen and places the burden of history on his shoulders even now. Secondly, and even more pertinently, he is married to one of the most beautiful women on the planet so why on earth would he want to?
The point is, he is a single guy in his mid-20s doing as single guys in their mid-20s do. Would I do the same? If I was single and the context was right, quite probably. If the area had the reasonable expectation of privacy and the girls were happy enough with the situation then why not? It only becomes inappropriate if any of the parties get uncomfortable or it is likely to cause offence.
Yes, this behaviour may cause offence to observers and commentators however ultimately, it is not really any of their business. Yes, he is part of a public institution and has a role within it. However, when he has been operating within the context of being a member of the Royal family, he has conducted himself impeccably by showing a great degree of humility and humanity while still having respect for the institution. Being part of the public institution does have a degree of public ownership associated but it would be a mistake to think that the public own every aspect of Prince Harry's life. This is simply not the case, nor should it be. So let the guy have some fun. It's not doing anyone any harm.
Or could it be that those that are outraged are simply jealous?
JR
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