How Potentially Embarrassing

Jimbuna · 09-08-13, 11:11 AM

My own personal take is that he should be grateful the security measures appeared to be working on this occasion.

Of course, the ridiculous reporting by The Sunday Express didn't help matters.

These things can happen....he didn't exactly get it right in his choice of wife.

Quote:

The Duke of York has said he is "grateful" for an apology from police after officers challenged him in the gardens of Buckingham Palace.
In a statement, Prince Andrew said the police had a difficult job and sometimes they "get it wrong".

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-24005811

eddie · 09-08-13, 01:11 PM

Its better to make a mistake in stopping him, then letting the wrong type of person to get through.

Jimbuna · 09-08-13, 03:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eddie

Its better to make a mistake in stopping him, then letting the wrong type of person to get through.

Precisely

Takeda Shingen · 09-08-13, 03:41 PM

Well, after all that hill marching I can understand his men being all grumpy.

Tango589 · 09-08-13, 03:51 PM

In the policemans' defence, I wouldn't know the Duke of York if I tripped over him either!

This reminds me of a song:

The grand old duke of york
he had 10,000 men
and if he had the strength
then he would have them all again!

copyright Judge Dread

Aktungbby · 09-08-13, 05:44 PM

Not an Issue: As a former Fed guard at the Xray machine entry of all GSA federal buildings ETC., all are ID'D without fail/ no id, no entry, including high rankers and Congress members. As there have been security lapses to the point of HRH E.'s bedroom and the death of Mountbatton (uncle) on his own yacht, in the age of terror, the Duke cannot be other than appreciative. He is a former combat pilot in his own right (Falklands) and a viable terror target at any time. To err on the side of caution is a prime military/security rule he well understands. He sleeps better knowing these 'varlets' are taking no chances. When, on occasion, a stuffy ID-less supremo would be angry at me, we would just accuse them of 'testing' us and that would generally restore their attitude and more courteous outlook.

STEED · 09-09-13, 07:36 AM

The man is a buffoon, Mr Blobby Mk2 went outside for what is most likely cause a quick smoke. Why the heck should the police say sorry for doing their job.

09-08-13, 03:51 PM	#5
Tango589 Still crazy as ever! Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: A little south of sanity Posts: 3,375 Downloads: 180 Uploads: 1	In the policemans' defence, I wouldn't know the Duke of York if I tripped over him either! This reminds me of a song: The grand old duke of york he had 10,000 men and if he had the strength then he would have them all again! copyright Judge Dread __________________ Hanging on in quiet desperation is the English way...

09-08-13, 05:44 PM	#6
Aktungbby Gefallen Engel U-666 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: On a tilted, overheated, overpopulated spinning mudball on Collision course with Andromeda Galaxy Posts: 29,986 Downloads: 24 Uploads: 0	Not an Issue: As a former Fed guard at the Xray machine entry of all GSA federal buildings ETC., all are ID'D without fail/ no id, no entry, including high rankers and Congress members. As there have been security lapses to the point of HRH E.'s bedroom and the death of Mountbatton (uncle) on his own yacht, in the age of terror, the Duke cannot be other than appreciative. He is a former combat pilot in his own right (Falklands) and a viable terror target at any time. To err on the side of caution is a prime military/security rule he well understands. He sleeps better knowing these 'varlets' are taking no chances. When, on occasion, a stuffy ID-less supremo would be angry at me, we would just accuse them of 'testing' us and that would generally restore their attitude and more courteous outlook. __________________ "Only two things are infinite; The Universe and human squirrelyness?!! Last edited by Aktungbby; 09-08-13 at 05:57 PM.

09-09-13, 07:36 AM	#7
STEED Lucky Jack Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Down Town UK Posts: 27,695 Downloads: 89 Uploads: 48	The man is a buffoon, Mr Blobby Mk2 went outside for what is most likely cause a quick smoke. Why the heck should the police say sorry for doing their job. __________________ Dr Who rest in peace 1963-2017. To borrow Davros saying...I NAME YOU CHIBNALL THE DESTROYER OF DR WHO YOU KILLED IT!

09-08-13, 01:11 PM	#2
eddie Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,023 Downloads: 99 Uploads: 0	Its better to make a mistake in stopping him, then letting the wrong type of person to get through.

09-08-13, 03:41 PM	#4
Takeda Shingen Navy Seal Join Date: Mar 2000 Posts: 8,643 Downloads: 19 Uploads: 0	Well, after all that hill marching I can understand his men being all grumpy.