Clown Prince In Waiting Accedes to throne!

No not William, I said Clown Prince, not Crown Prince.

I speak of none other than Prince Phillips grandson, Harry. It is no coincidence, surely, that in the same week that Phillip announces his retirement from Royal engagements, that Harry should suddenly emerge from the self imposed wilderness to take on the role of court jester?
I refer of course to his embarrassment at yesterdays trooping of the colour, when he was caught checking out his new sister in laws arse as he stood behind her at the ceremony. But am I being hasty here? Surely he is doing nothing that any other 27 year old red blooded (or indeed blue blooded) male wouldn't be doing? Any man between 16 and 85 for that matter. Okay, I'll concede that, who amongst us has not coveted our neighbours ass from time to time. I know I've had a right good covet when I think no one is looking. But that's the point. Harry's comic timing, waiting until the camera was on him, shows he now has what it takes to step into Granddads shoes in the role of Royal Gaffemiester.

Let's face it, Harry has been training for this specific role for some time. He started out well by being born ginger, and then decided to grow up with little family resemblance to his father or Brother. Being caught smoking cannabis, under age drinking, unsuitable choice of World War 2 uniform for fancy dress parties, and cheating in his A levels set the bar. He went off the rails for a short while when he served in the Gulf, but he's now back to form. How long before he insults a major religion, or snubs an emerging democracy by some act or ill planned word play.

I have to say he needs to work on the after look though. Phillip had it down to a tee with either bullish arrogance or astounded innocence. Harry simply went red enough to match his own hair, then hid his face. Not good enough. What he should have done is goose Kate, and have done with it.