Is it okay to put family first? (Response to royal family stuff)

[PaulaSB12]

One has Harry applied for the appropriate visa or green card? Last year they said he wouldn't be doing that so wouldn't that mean he can't work? 2 Harry and meghans leaking of the phone call to his father and brother makes me wonder if they tried to force their hand to let them do the half in and half out and tell his dad to start giving him the 2 million a year he was getting before. it really makes it look like it was do it or else was the conversation. I stand by my comment due to his age, camilla problem I think Charles should step aside and let William take his place. This would again leave a younger monarch and with the new rules about the king and his children only being royal would remove the problem of harry and Meghan being royal plus it would remove forever the chance of their son being a prince.

 

[Princessclab]

He graduated from Eton College, where the large majority of graduates go on to a university education. He was an officer with people under his command. Unlike the United States, there's no specific requirement that military officers must have a university education, although most apparently do (like William). He went through the 44-week Regular Commissioning Course at Sandhurst which many would consider equivalent to college coursework. His front line combat positions were as a forward air controller as as an AH-64 co-pilot/gunner. But also served staff officer positions with some leadership component.

https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/our-schools-and-colleges/rma-sandhurst/officer-training/​

REGULAR OFFICER​

Training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst lasts for 44 weeks, broken down into three 14-week terms. Between each term, there are adventurous training exercises and 2-3 weeks of leave.​

​

• Term One focuses on basic military skills, fitness and decision making.​

• Term two continues the development of leadership skills and has a major academic component. Officer cadets select their future corps or regiment at this stage.​

• Term Three puts the Officer Cadet's new skills into practice on complex and demanding training exercises in the UK and overseas.​

​

The Commissioning Course is accredited by various academic and professional institutions.​

He served 10 years as an officer in the British Army. That's real world experience in leadership.

I believe college means a different level than it does in the US. Isn't college in the UK like high school in the US and any post-high school (college in the UK) is called University. That is how it was explained to me by someone from the UK.
Maybe someone here can clarify this, thanks.

 

[Karin1984]

Shall we see if the accusation of Harry & Meghan being attention seekers and not want other royals to have the spotlights is true? Just because I am bored at work ;-)

Zara & Mike Tindall have announced the birth of their baby boy, his name is Phillip, which is adorable with Prince Phillip not being in the best of healths lately, and it is an epic story as she gave birth on the bathroom floor.
Any bets on how long it might take before we hear news from Harry & Meghan?

 

[ford family]

I believe college means a different level than it does in the US. Isn't college in the UK like high school in the US and any post-high school (college in the UK) is called University. That is how it was explained to me by someone from the UK.
Maybe someone here can clarify this, thanks.

You are correct.
In the UK children have to stay at school until they are 18 and then they can go on to further education such as university.
Eton College is just Eton School, a very well known and very expensive private school.

ford family

 

[snappy]

Chief of Staff for Archewell, Catherine St Laurent, steps down. "Although sources close to the couple insisted that St-Laurent would continue to advise Harry and Meghan through her social impact firm, insiders suggested the bilingual strategist, who has also worked in Brussels and London and featured in PR Week’s 40 under 40 in 2014, “wanted out”.

https://montrealgazette.com/news/lo...teps-down-as-harry-and-meghans-chief-of-staff

I doubt very much we will find out why because she probably signed a non-disclosure agreement but this doesn't look good for their organization. they aren't even willing to admit that she left them.

I'm still waiting on the workplace bullying investigation and now I'm thinking the timing of the interview had a lot to do with that. Perhaps the chief of staff leaving did too. And now the staff of Givenchy are starting to speak out, especially because of Meghan's saying it was Kate, not her that was mean. they were there -- they disagree with her. Wow -- such a mess. they should have stuck with being private.

Sure has been alot of turnover around these two, along with controversy. Maybe Oprah and Gayle can get to the bottom of it.

 

[snappy]

OMG...Seriously yes.
When they were royals in the U.K., they would just shine their royal lights on various charitable organizations and that would cause people to donate generously. Now, seems like they'd have to pay themselves first to maintain their apparently Exorbitant Security Bill....and etc.
None of it makes sense to me. I don't see how it can end well. Most rich people set up foundations where they put money in and it's managed and allocated. But these two say they have money problems themselves. So odd. Maybe I'm missing something.

I think Harry’s new gig will involve attracting attention and funding from various places. I can’t see much of a $$ stream coming in from the royals at this point but I hear Oprah is well heeled.

 

[DisneyJamieCA]

I believe college means a different level than it does in the US. Isn't college in the UK like high school in the US and any post-high school (college in the UK) is called University. That is how it was explained to me by someone from the UK.
Maybe someone here can clarify this, thanks.

Which he acknowledged. He said Eton College were most go on to University. He never implied it was the same as colleges in the US

 

[TLSnell1981]

I think Harry’s new gig will involve attracting attention and funding from various places. I can’t see much of a $$ stream coming in from the royals at this point but I hear Oprah is well heeled.

Does Haz get a cut of what he brings in? My gawd is a Royal prince reduced to receiving a commission for profiting from his family name? Ugh! How gauche!

 

[mamamia2005]

In the UK school children take exams at age 16 (GCSE'S). After this they must stay in some kind of full time education - either in 6th form at their school, an apprenticeship or go to college. College's tend to offer a different variety of courses than what is offered post 16 at schools.
At age 18, the students can then go to university, which is what I believe equates to college in the US.

Lovely news about Zara and Mike Tindall

 

[bcla]

I believe college means a different level than it does in the US. Isn't college in the UK like high school in the US and any post-high school (college in the UK) is called University. That is how it was explained to me by someone from the UK.
Maybe someone here can clarify this, thanks.

Eton College is a junior and senior high school. However, I think it’s silly to discount Harry based on him not having a four year degree. He was a military officer required to hold a command with leadership responsibilities.

 

[snappy]

Does Haz get a cut of what he brings in? My gawd is a Royal prince reduced to receiving a commission for profiting from his family name? Ugh! How gauche!

Or finder’s fee perhaps

 

[Tink-osophy]

I still can't quite believe H&M had the audacity to complain about private money issues to garner public attention and sympathy from people actually struggling.

How does that qualify them to be public influencers, let alone millionaire, global influences (outside of his royal family)? It certainly makes them dubious political representatives, if the rumours hold any weight,

...And that's aside from their other complaints on private issues ...And questionable statements!

 

[Tink-osophy]

Workwise, I thought H was on such a good path with the Invictus Games. It was a world he knew and, crucially, he wasn't seeking to "influence" the masses - but gave genuine, concrete support and encouragement (more in line with the way the British Royals support various groups and causes in the UK and Commonwealth).
Back then, H came across as open-hearted, friendly and committed to others. Now, he comes across as resentful, insensitive and pretty narcissistic.

I don't think that old prince would have condoned someone else complaining so publicly while living so privileged a life in comparison to his audience. Does he really think everyone else has it so much better than him? How would the old H justify some of the content of that interview? I find it hard to believe he couldn't have carved out a different life for himself without taking this particular route.

 

[NotUrsula]

One has Harry applied for the appropriate visa or green card? Last year they said he wouldn't be doing that so wouldn't that mean he can't work? 2 Harry and meghans leaking of the phone call to his father and brother makes me wonder if they tried to force their hand to let them do the half in and half out and tell his dad to start giving him the 2 million a year he was getting before. it really makes it look like it was do it or else was the conversation. I stand by my comment due to his age, camilla problem I think Charles should step aside and let William take his place. This would again leave a younger monarch and with the new rules about the king and his children only being royal would remove the problem of harry and Meghan being royal plus it would remove forever the chance of their son being a prince.

His company will get him the work visa; probably either an O1, L1, or E2 (if he invests in the company). If all else fails, they can establish a small "UK office" and claim him as an intraoffice transfer.

As to Charles abdicating, not even if hell freezes over. He simply won't do it. (Though the UK government would probably be pleased if he did; he has a habit of "exceeding his remit" as an Englishman might say -- he likes to butt into policymaking discussions, particularly in regard to Environmental issues.) Charles has been anticipating that job for 50 years, and he will not voluntarily give up his birthright. The only way that William takes the crown before Charles does is if Charles predeceases the Queen, and as Charles is by all accounts as healthy as a horse for someone his age, it would be foolish to count on that. (Charles, btw, is a near-vegetarian, drinks very moderately, does not smoke, and exercises daily; he does a regular military-style workout, rides quite a bit and is a dedicated outdoor walker. I have family who live next to one of the major estates; he's seen tramping out and about with his dogs in all weathers.)

 

[BayouQueen]

Another new job for Harry. He's gonna tell everybody what's true and what's not, I guess.


https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...rt-Murdochs-daughter-law-Aspen-Institute.html

 

[Tink-osophy]

Eton College is a junior and senior high school. However, I think it’s silly to discount Harry based on him not having a four year degree. He was a military officer required to hold a command with leadership responsibilities.

As you say, if it were just on that basis, I strongly agree. ...Though after that interview (and all that led to it), there are other factors in this particular scenario.




Why couldn't he have taken this path more quietly, if his role wasn't heavily about his 'fame'? What are his motivations?

Why does he need to exert such influence on the rest of us? Let alone *expect* to get so heavily rewarded for it! ...Let alone do it without far greater consistency and transparency of his and M's own words and actions.

For example, we should be able to expect that he and M set an example of more-than-average green travel to promote (even assert), green travel on others - not, seemingly, less.

 

[Tink-osophy]

The problem with H joining a 'force against misinformation' is that he hasn't exactly set a good example of two-way openness and clarity lately! Didn't he just give an interview trying to sell the world a certain story, which isn't seeming exactly clear and objective?

He said in a statement: “As I’ve said, the experience of today’s digital world has us inundated with an avalanche of misinformation, affecting our ability as individuals as well as societies to think clearly and truly understand the world we live in. ...According to whose perspective?

I used to agree with what he seemed to be saying about our digital world, but in recent times he has contradicted so much of what I thought he meant back then.

 

[bcla]

I believe college means a different level than it does in the US. Isn't college in the UK like high school in the US and any post-high school (college in the UK) is called University. That is how it was explained to me by someone from the UK.
Maybe someone here can clarify this, thanks.

It means different things, but I only bring it up because that's the actual name of the boarding school that Harry (and William) attended. The word "college" is also used to describe constituent colleges at universities. Prince Charles graduated from Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. The are research universities in England called colleges, such as University College London. The UK has Brittania Royal Naval College and Royal Air Force College. There are other postsecondary schools called colleges in the UK.

 

[bcla]

One has Harry applied for the appropriate visa or green card? Last year they said he wouldn't be doing that so wouldn't that mean he can't work?

He's married to a US citizen. It would be pretty easy to file a petition for a spouse. I know people who have done that.

https://www.uscis.gov/forms/explore-my-options/us-citizen-petition-for-a-spouse

 

[Pea-n-Me]

He graduated from Eton College, where the large majority of graduates go on to a university education. He was an officer with people under his command. Unlike the United States, there's no specific requirement that military officers must have a university education, although most apparently do (like William). He went through the 44-week Regular Commissioning Course at Sandhurst which many would consider equivalent to college coursework. His front line combat positions were as a forward air controller as as an AH-64 co-pilot/gunner. But also served staff officer positions with some leadership component.

https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/our-schools-and-colleges/rma-sandhurst/officer-training/​

REGULAR OFFICER​

Training at Royal Military Academy Sandhurst lasts for 44 weeks, broken down into three 14-week terms. Between each term, there are adventurous training exercises and 2-3 weeks of leave.​

​

• Term One focuses on basic military skills, fitness and decision making.​

• Term two continues the development of leadership skills and has a major academic component. Officer cadets select their future corps or regiment at this stage.​

• Term Three puts the Officer Cadet's new skills into practice on complex and demanding training exercises in the UK and overseas.​

​

The Commissioning Course is accredited by various academic and professional institutions.​

He served 10 years as an officer in the British Army. That's real world experience in leadership.

It means different things, but I only bring it up because that's the actual name of the boarding school that Harry (and William) attended. The word "college" is also used to describe constituent colleges at universities. Prince Charles graduated from Trinity College at the University of Cambridge. The are research universities in England called colleges, such as University College London. The UK has Brittania Royal Naval College and Royal Air Force College. There are other postsecondary schools called colleges in the UK.

I am very aware of Harry’s background. But my question was in response to posters familiar with non-profits and at least one saying that a lot of education was required for the position he was just awarded.

Again, would that normally be a position awarded to someone with a high school education and military background? Is a college education and/or advanced degree normally something that is required? Or is it the type of thing where he was hired for who he is (and who he knows)? That is what I am trying to get at. I am not familiar with how this works in that type of company. In my line of work you either have degrees or you don’t, so I am trying to understand. In the picture on the website it looks like the CEO has at least a bachelor‘s degree. As honorary as a military career is, I’m not sure if, at least here in the US, it takes the place of a degree. I thought that’s what the GI Bill was about - help for military people to obtain a formal education. Would appreciate anyone who knows about these things chiming in! Thanks