Is prince Williams 3 hour visit to Afghan just another ploy?
Prince William’s surprise visit to British troops in Afghanistan drew a mixed response, with some dismissing it as public relations while others praised the future king. A spokesman said the trip was designed to help the young royal familiarise himself with Royal Air Force operations. On the visit, former royal protection officer Ken Wharfe suggested the Afghan visit may have been organised to divert attention from negative headlines in recent weeks. It said the visit was a “shameful waste of public money” and accused defence officials of using British troops in Afghanistan to try to “cleanse” the prince’s image.
