Extremely Wealthy Young Man

[douglas9401]

Condemned for not attending a game of football on the other side of the planet thereby denying whiny republicans and Trots the opportunity to criticise hime for doing what he's not doing.

A spokesman for the prince said something anodyn and his wee lassie was roped in too.

William is quoted by an un-named source as saying "I'll be king one day and I WILL have my revenge on these gobby proles, especially that Logan one. Bloody rhythmic gymnanst is it? And they call my job a waste of time."

[Gromit]

Prince William is president of the Football Association.

Maybe they should replace him with someone more up to the job.

Certainly sends out the message that the FA still isn’t committed to Women’s football.

[Bobbisox1]

Damned if he does,Damned if he doesn’t

[bobbinwales]

I'm sure if he'd went there'd of been criticis, by climate activisists etc about the air flight to the other side of the earth

[calmck]

Given that HRH diary is probably planned months ahead and that England being in the final could not have been foreseen it would probably not be easy to arrange flights and security etc. on such short notice. If the RAF or private flight used there would have been an outcry from many sides. Commercial airline might not have been easy to arrange without inconveniencing others. As said before damned either way

[Gromit]

Bobbisox1

Do you think he and Sunak would have gone if it was the mens World Cup Final ?

[237SJ]

I do think it's a bit poor. The Spanish queen managed to get there. At the very least, he could have sent someone to represent him.

[douglas9401]

"Do you think he and Sunak would have gone if it was the mens World Cup Final ?"

The very definition of a moot point (time travel notwithstanding). x

[Gromit]

If they win it, you can bet that the Royals and Government will hijack the celebrations.

[Bobbisox1]

I don’t know Gromit,I’d imagine neither would have pencilled tomorrow’s date in their diaries,how could they? No one knew the lionesses would get to the final

[Old_Geezer]

Thing is, these days, bring criticised by climate activisists is more a badge of honour than anything. So I don't see he could really be damned for going.

Hadn't realised he was FA president. It is understandable the diary may be full, but not anticipating such things is a bit of a drop off. And I bet private planes don't need to much fitting in, especially when one has been born a royal with royal privileges.

IMO he ought to have shuffled things about given his position as president, but I guess a few ladies having a kick about didn't rate that much bother.

[237SJ]

He could have travelled on a scheduled, commercial flight. The aircraft is still going to fly to Sydney whether he is on it or not so it doesn't make any difference.

[Gromit]

Surely the Football Association tells the Prince well in advance of tournaments that involve England teams?

[bobbinwales]

// The aircraft is still going to fly to Sydney whether he is on it or not so it doesn't make any difference.//
Most dont feel guilty about flying as they can would probably claim that them flying dont affect climate change as the plane is flying anyway.... but if everyone said no i wont fly and contribute flights would reduce or stop and it will help with climate change

[237SJ]

Aircraft emissions are a drop in the ocean. Look at flight radar and then look at marine traffic (apps) and think of that when you next order someting from China on Amazon

[bobbinwales]

But I think on balance he should of had the date in his diaray and should be going

[bobbinwales]

//Aircraft emissions are a drop in the ocean.//
So's everything- car emissions in London are a drop in the ocean for example, so's Chinas carbon emissions.... but in total it all adds up . Otherwise if we're all just going to say everythings a drop in the ocean noone would do any thing and things wont improve

[237SJ]

^ Yep. We can stay at home and live in caves. Never drive anywhere, never fly, never buy 'stuff' off the internet. Never heat our homes or use electricity. A sense of perspective is needed.

[douglas9401]

"Surely the Football Association tells the Prince well in advance of tournaments that involve England teams?

Of course they do, but Bill is a student of sports history and made other arrangements as you would expect.

[Old_Geezer]

But everyone isn't going to stop flying, so that scenario doesn't fly, bobbin.

Yeah, the big issue as I understand it, is general power for industry, domestic, etc. That's where any difference would be made, not so much transport. And we all know which nations still won't curb fossil fuel power stations.

[THECORBYLOON]

He might have already arranged to have a wee swally and watch the match in peace and quiet round at NJ's house...