Bit of an old news story but I wanted to talk about it anyway (and felt like doing another blog after so long), largely because I was there (so I can add to my list of famous people that I came close to meeting Prince Charles, definitely within throwing distance at one point).

BBC NEWS | England | Essex | Prince calls £6m hall 'a dustbin'

Duty was somewhat quiet other than watching the Prince's helicopter come in (and standing along his motorcade route). Dealt with a few injuries though from sports matches that were happening at the same time. But other than that it was an interesting change to the usual duties we cover. Just wish we'd been informed that the VIP they were expecting was Prince Charles, would have at least shaved, maybe even gone for the Black and White uniform.

QOTD:

O'Neill: I'd be happy to debrief you all after I've debriefed myself for a nice hot shower.
Hammond: Permission to shower granted. In fact, I insist on it, Colonel.
O'Neill: Bad?
Jackson: I wasn't going to say anything...