Members of the Gurkha Rifles display the Military Crosses presented to them by The Queen at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, 4 November 2008. The soldiers were honoured for courageous service in Afghanistan. © Press Association
Thursday, 6 November 2008
The Courageous Royal Gurkha Rifles
The Gurkhas earned their right to stay in Britain long ago, yet they were only granted this right recently. Better late than never I suppose.
Members of the Gurkha Rifles display the Military Crosses presented to them by The Queen at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, 4 November 2008. The soldiers were honoured for courageous service in Afghanistan.
© Press Association
Members of the Gurkha Rifles display the Military Crosses presented to them by The Queen at an Investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace, 4 November 2008. The soldiers were honoured for courageous service in Afghanistan. © Press Association
Too bad the Gurkhas could not be sent to eliminate Prachanda. Yes, the Nepali monarchy was flawed- but it could have been fixed rather than abolished.
ReplyDeleteSir, I would very much like to write for your fine and gentlemanly column. As a monarchist Whig, I could bring a different perspective to the blog. I've already drafted out a short article introducing myself, my beliefs (which are simultaneously liberal and monarchical), and explaining said beliefs. Send me an email at dalshaugeric@yahoo.ca
ReplyDelete-Eric Dalshaug, U.E.
It is very possible in the future that something will happen again in Nepal. Wait and see,..
ReplyDeleteThere have also been rumours for some time that there may be an eventual restoration in Afghanistan, the monarchy being looked upon fondly by most of the dispirate ethnic elements of the country.
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