On the occasion of Memorial Day in Britain, Prince William was called to honor fallen soldiers from the World Wars. On Sunday, the 36-year-old in London met with survivors and veterans to commemorate the deceased members of the submarine fleet.
The usually rather borne mood was lightened considerably - especially when it came to drinking. At the traditional toast for the "non-present friends" William grabbed for his hip flask - and was apparently surprised: "I was expecting rum and then get a fighter bomb," he stated in surprise.
A hunter bomb? Exactly. This all-purpose alcoholic weapon is made up of high-proof Jägermeister and a generous dash of Energydrink - a party-mix drink that can be devastating if enjoyed in abundance. "Imagine my surprise," quipped the prince, "that burned my throat."
Now Prince William has by his time in the guards cavalry regiment "Blues and Royals" and later the Air Force in dealing with alcohol presumably so much experience that he has survived the incident probably without consequential damage. The second British successor studied at the Military Academy Sandhurst and served until July 2017 as a pilot of the Royal Air Force. He has the rank of Lieutenant Commander and the honorary title of Commodore-in-Chief of the submarine fleet.
An examination of the history of the kingdom was not too short. The prince met former and active submariners at Middle Temple Hall, including 97-year-old Jim Booth, a D-Day veteran who was recently raided at his home, according to a report in the tabloid Sun. Military chaplain Paul Jupp warned, "Some of us will remember the submarines that were lost and the people who served them, let us all learn from their history and take them to the future."