That's all very well but has anyone else noticed the resemblance between Russell Crowe as Capt. Aubrey in "M&C" and the lead singer of "The Commitments"? ... ...
The story goes that when HRH Prince Andrew joined the Navy in the late 1970's he said on being introduced to his new Captain, "You can call me Andrew"... The...
... between Russell Crowe as Capt. Aubrey in "M&C" and the lead singer of "The Commitments"? HAHAHA!!! There is a slight physical resemblance, but that guy...
In a message dated 1/1/04 9:15:12 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... LOL Good for him. It must be a bit of a strain having such a personage on board. Hornblower...
... From: "Mike Dawkins" <dawkeye@...> ... Russell Crowe as Capt. Aubrey in "M&C" and the lead singer of "The Commitments"? ... (Can't help himself)...
Willow Arune suggested: "If one is looking for signed CSF, I suggest you look to some of the modern first editions bookshops in England. John may advise if...
... personage on board. Hornblower handled it well and this guy must have, too. Didn't Prince Charles do his time in all of the services as well? Andrew's the...
... Actually, the future George VI served on one of the British battleships at Jutland, though like Andrew he was not first in line for throne. Brooks A...
I don't remember which book its in but isn't there mention of a prince who after serving on a ship with it's low ceilings decreed that the navy on board ship...
... HMS Bronington (sometimes said to mean "His Mother's Ship"). I think he reached the rank of Lt. Commander or Commander (apart from any ceremonial...
... The Duke of Clarence, George the 3rd's third son. He was later King William IV, from 1830 to 1837, after George IV died. He was succeeded by Queen...
... battleships ... Oh sorry, I mean Andrew is the only current royal who has had a real naval career. As in, he wasn't doing it as a "royal duty" like ...
... Not so. The customary address for a member of the Peerage OR Royalty (they are quite different things, mind you) is to append the title to the rank -- I...
In a message dated 1/2/04 2:45:16 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... Weren't Prince William and Nelson shipmates at some point? And were they not friends also? Ski...
... until I ... creatures in ... ############# Isn't it amazing what will finally goad one into de- lurking? I simply had to reply Naomi, and say that you have...
In a message dated 1/2/04 10:33:09 AM Eastern Standard Time, ... I remember smiling over Hornblower addressing him as Mr. Prince. He was a midshipman, as I...
Well, there's a quiz on the net for everyone, and now there's one for us...I wound up as Major (Lord) Edrington, God help me... Every day an adventure. ...
In a message dated 1/2/2004 9:34:27 AM Central Standard Time, ... Thanks for citing this. Our civilian President serves at the pleasure of the citizenry of the...
... was a SOVEREIGN -- that is, he WAS the very essence of his minor German state. Wow! I want to be the essence of a minor German state when I grow up!! How...
An earlier post suggested that HRH Prince Charles had served in several different military branches. I don't believe this is correct; he served for several...
In a message dated 1/2/2004 2:33:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... I haven't seen anything but you might ask your question on the A&E HH message board. I've...
In a message dated 1/2/2004 2:33:33 PM Eastern Standard Time, ... Nope! I forgot to add fencing lessons! I'd like to take fencing lessons. I've been assured...
