Prince William meets British heroes of Thai cave rescue who helped save lives of 12 trapped schoolboys

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Prince William meets British heroes of Thai cave rescue who helped save lives of 12 trapped schoolboys

Prince William held a Buckingham Palace reception today to honour the Brits who had a hand in rescuing the Thai schoolboys and their coach who had become stuck in a cave after a flash flood

 

Prince William met some of the Brits who helped rescue the Thai schoolboys earlier this year//JON BOND - THE SUN

 

PRINCE William has been meeting some of the heroes that made up the Thai cave rescue team that helped save the lives of 12 schoolboys

 

The Duke of Cambridge - who is patron of Mountain Rescue England and Wales - held a reception at Buckingham Palace for the British divers who took part in the dramatic cave rescue of 12 trapped boys who were part of a youth football team and their coach.

 

Among those present at today’s reception were Christopher Jewell, Lance Corporal Connor Roe, Jim Warny and Martin Holroyd who all played their part in saving the trapped boys. 

 

Lieutenant Colonel Toby Hammett, who helped coordinate the rescue from the UK, was also expected to attend. The Prince told them he was "very proud" of their efforts.

 

Full story: https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/7506737/prince-william-thai-cave-rescuers-buckingham-palace/

 

-- THE SUN 2018-10-17

[Aussieroaming]

I guess Elon Musk and his submarine weren't invited.

[Torrens54]

Elon Stench/Musk is probably sitting in his little Sub Smoking Pot and Playing  with his Tesla....or whatever ?

[Burma Bill]

Thank you YRH and congratulations to the rescuers.

[anterian]

Is William really that tall or are the others all very short. 

[Esso49]

7 minutes ago, anterian said:

Is William really that tall or are the others all very short. 

Yes he is 191 cm.

[Tongjaw]

4 hours ago, Aussieroaming said:

I guess Elon Musk and his submarine weren't invited.

Only Hero’s no Zeros invited ???? 

[Jeremy50]

1 hour ago, anterian said:

Is William really that tall or are the others all very short. 

He's known to favour this style of footwear for official functions.

[Burma Bill]

4 hours ago, anterian said:

Is William really that tall or are the others all very short. 

I think HRH is tall, like his Grandfather (DOE) and Great Uncle (Duke of Kent) were at his age. The others could be shorter which would make them excellent "cavers".

[anterian]

56 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

I think HRH is tall, like his Grandfather (DOE) and Great Uncle (Duke of Kent) were at his age. The others could be shorter which would make them excellent "cavers".

Actually being tall can be an advantage in caving, , what is more important is being thin and flexible.