Why is it that all the actual European heirs to the throne have been in the navy, like to wear their naval uniforms ...
(Okay, Charles was here the other day as a army colonel, but this only, because he's the successor of his grandmum as colonel-in-chief.)
This happens to European monarchies* - that's why I post this question here, btw :wink:
edited: seems to be the same in Japan
One reason could be that navy uniforms just look the best.
Or that all monarchies are countries with a coastline and a navy.
Or that naval education is the easiest.
[Beware of answering 'yes' to this !!!]
Or ...