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Britain somehow manages to have members of the Royal Family serve in the armed forces. Why can't Lurch? (Original Post) Coventina Sunday OP
In Trump's America, military service is for losers and peasants dalton99a Sunday #1
He's lily-livered and yellow-bellied. Cowardice runs in that family Walleye Sunday #2
Maybe be honor is... S/V Loner Sunday #3
No can do. Family problem, "bone spurs". republianmushroom Sunday #4
Fun Fact: sop Sunday #5
It has been said that he's too tall Easterncedar Sunday #6
He could at least go through boot camp. Coventina Sunday #7
tromp would appoint him as Commander of the North Alliance CharleyDog Sunday #15
My cousin had this issue. The problem was uniforms, shoes. marybourg Sunday #18
The marmalade shartcannon is into bigger and better Brother Buzz Sunday #8
David Robinson served. 7-foot tall Norrrm Sunday #11
Heard that one, too. Fact is, no way momma bear lets her baby bear go that allegorical oracle Sunday #17
Rich boys have been avoiding service since money was invented Easterncedar Sunday #9
Almost all males in the British Royal Family have served. Coventina Sunday #10
Members of European royal families róisín_dubh Sunday #20
I'll you what I remember of Prince William and the Iraq war. Intractable Sunday #12
But he still served. Coventina Sunday #13
Prince Harry did serve obamanut2012 Sunday #14
It says that in my post. Intractable Sunday #16
I know it is hard to distinguish recently, Ms. Toad Sunday #19

republianmushroom

(22,415 posts)
4. No can do. Family problem, "bone spurs".
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 12:50 PM
Sunday

from generation to generation, same for Eric and Jr.. Want to but those spurs. Correct, Dad.

Coventina

(29,784 posts)
7. He could at least go through boot camp.
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:07 PM
Sunday

And I'm sure they could find him a job where height is not a liability.

Brother Buzz

(40,064 posts)
8. The marmalade shartcannon is into bigger and better
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:17 PM
Sunday

By executive order, he can have a fighter jet ‘stretched’ to fit Lurch.

Norrrm

(5,206 posts)
11. David Robinson served. 7-foot tall
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:36 PM
Sunday
https://www.bing.com/search?q=7%20foot%20nba%20star%20navy%20officer&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&lq=0&pq=7%20foot%20nba%20star%20navy%20officer&sc=11-28&sk=&cvid=2E663E582D3C4DEF9C8A7EB4B1DEBCA3

David Robinson stands out as a notable example of a 7-foot NBA star who also served in the U.S. Navy. Robinson's height was a significant factor in his early career, as he had to serve two years in the Navy before he could play professionally.

allegorical oracle

(6,507 posts)
17. Heard that one, too. Fact is, no way momma bear lets her baby bear go that
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 02:29 PM
Sunday

far away from her -- the umbilical cord won't reach.

róisín_dubh

(12,355 posts)
20. Members of European royal families
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 03:52 PM
Sunday

Have served since forever.
The Dutch Crown Princess is completing military service and her father did as well (plus he just recently retired from flying for KLM).

Intractable

(2,277 posts)
12. I'll you what I remember of Prince William and the Iraq war.
Sun Apr 12, 2026, 01:43 PM
Sunday

They made a huge deal about him training up to take a command position in Iraq. Images and videos of him doing combat training flooded the news for weeks. But, ultimately, he didn't actually serve in combat.

Hey Google, "Did Prince William serve in Iraq?"

No, Prince William did not serve in Iraq. Although he trained with the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force and was willing to serve on the front lines, his position as second-in-line to the throne at the time led to concerns that he would be a targeted risk to himself and his unit, ultimately canceling planned deployments to active combat zones.

Military Service Details: Instead of combat, William served as a helicopter pilot for the Royal Air Force's Search and Rescue Force, where he completed a tour of duty in Wales.
Comparison to Harry: While Prince William did not deploy to Iraq or Afghanistan, his younger brother, Prince Harry, served two tours of duty in Afghanistan.
Reasons for Decision: Due to his status as the "heir to the heir," officials deemed the risk of his deployment too great, leading to his roles being focused on search-and-rescue rather than front-line combat, notes (consensus in regarding risks).

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