Not really. I mean being prince regent is mostly ceremonial. Most governing and running of the british empire is run by the prime minister and its parliement.
@@aetius7139 Back then the Monarchy had more influence in Governance than it has today. Having the Prince Regent as an ally would be very valuable - in that time period, no question.
The Prince Regent made Sharpe a major. Later this episode on the authority of Duke of York Sharpe busts Colonel Girdwood's operation. Having friends in high places, now that's soldiering!
@@captainspacebones3795 And the Duke of York was reforming the Army anyways, and had been at the time. Stands to reason Bartholomew Girdwood's head, short as he is, would stick out.
The Prince's sarcasm when he repeated several times the "on paper thing" convinces me that although he looks and acts like a fool, he's not completely oblivious.
When I fist saw this episode on TV they had a cut-in scene from the battle in it. Got to admit the close-up shot of Sean's face and the background sound of the battle are more dramatic to capture his apparent PTSD. In the first version I believed him to be pround to remember his glorious action, but on the contrary.
@@thyrampantpigeon i own a mixture of Sharpe DVDs, first four episodes as a two episode DVD, a dubious complete collection and a set called canonball edition. In the latter you find this version without cut in battle sceene, the older versions have the battle depicted during the audience sceene.
I suppose he's both proud to have done it, and haunted by the actual memory of it. Having the horror that is war paraded like it's exciting fun - it would be a shock.
@@thanhhoangnguyen4754 not true. "I was the last to consent to the separation; but the separation having been made and having become inevitable, I have always said, as I say now, that I would be the first to meet the friendship of the United States as an independent power."
@@dustinprewitt Then why did he make war on us? Why did he reject every concession we offered, and demand our subjugation to his rule? We were his subjects, and British citizens, but Mad George III treated us like indentured servants at best, and criminals at worst.
@@gcHK47 1. It wasnt the King, it was his minister's. By this time, British Kings had lost most if not all legal authority to parliament. Im guessing you dont even know who Lord North is. 2. YOU made war on HIM. Read a book, yankee doodle.
@@dustinprewitt I’ve read more than you have, and each one says the opposite of what you said. He attacked us, and massacred our people. By the way, the majority of historians agree that Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford was nothing more than Mad George’s yes man.
The Prince Regent may have been eccentric but back then, he had to entertain the Nobility to get money from them for the Army and domestic infrastructure.
The only annoying hing is the three soldiers carrying the eagle. The British didn’t wear bear skins till after the battle of waterloo when the 1st foot guards were renamed the grenadier guard and were given the bearskins in respect for the part they played in defeating the grenadiers of napoleons old guard at Waterloo.
"Now if youll excuse me, Im off to write the great English melodrama! Its going to be about a Duke in the midlands trying to marry off his daughters, a sassy dowager, as well as the interactions between his family and the household staff! It will be a masterpiece, what what?"
It's a hard life being Sharpe. Every new adventure comes with a scheming baddie, some outrageously hot young woman who fancies him, without fail, and a remarkable knack of not getting killed.
There are references in recollections of battles from Napoleonic Wars describing men in ways we would now recognise as suffering PTSD, particularly those who fought in especially intense battles like Borodino, Leipzig and Waterloo.
As somebody said below, not the sharpest of fellows. but he can get stuff done. Need a Battalion? He s in charge of the man that keeps track of them! Need a promotion in order to lead a rescue mission? He'll write you a letter.
@@jeffridder4034 I think you mean "We _hate_ Prince George, we _hate_ Prince George". References don't really work unless there's a passable level of accuracy.
It’s amazing how these actors became so successful and iconic, like Julian fellowes who played the prince regent in this scene, he later wrote the script for a season of downtown abbey.
In 2000 He was also in the BBC Series Monarch of the Glen with Alastair Mackenzie the late Richard Briers, Susan Hampshire and Line of Duty star Martin Compston among others
No, Richard Sharpe doesn't die of shame. Besides it's a running gag amongst the loyal followers of Major Sharpe that this is the only role where Sean Bean doesn't die in the first place.
There's also the scene in _Peril_ where Sharpe discovers the surname of the prisoner Barabbas (Hakeswill junior). Difficult to explain that in any other way than PTSD.
Actually the Royals are a military family and served in many theaters of war including Washington who came from a noble house who is a distant relative to churchill and house of Spencer which is princess Diana s house
I believe the closest example to Sharpe was actually a young French officer, who during a single battle presented Napoleon with not one, but two enemy standards. Napoleon asked him to stay by his side, but the young officer refused, went back into battle and was never seen again.
Gotta love seeing the Prince Regent, who is essentially the King of England at this point, acting like a fanboy over Sharpe :p The same actor played Major Dunnet in Sharpe's Rifles!
They really didn't need the court band making the sounds of battle, the shouts of the dying, a few choristers singing "Vive la France!", bayonets twirling. By God, you could smell the garlic.
Being a Major of the 95th, and getting promoted to Prince Regent, so that you can take a Seargent of the 95th and promote HIM to Major? That's promotioning!
At first, I couldn’t get over the fact the Prince looked like the Joker from Batman. But I see that even though he’s a bit of a fool, he’s hilarious and doesn’t seem like a bad person.
The practice was known as crimping. Paper Battalions. Regiments, that existed on paper thus collecting wages, bounties, as well as deductions for food and equipment. Times this by thousands of men, and you could see how this would become a very lucrative business as some third world militarizes still practice this form of financial compensation. The money was distributed by Lord Fenner a man with many expenses of position and mistress, wife, etc. To include equals as well as subordinate senior officers. In regards to Colonel Girdwood the selling of recruits for auction to supplement the devastation of regiments stationed in the West Indies where disease had taken a terrible toll was also common. The only saving grace was that a man who enlisted in a regiment bound for the fever islands, would advance rapidly in rank through the deaths of so many
Many people do not know that evem the very competent people can play the fool to get stuff done. If everybody underestimates you, you are more likely to to suffer less opposition. And when you do take action, they would not foresee it, holding you as the incompetent fool.
The Price Regent....😁..... actually he was very expensive, he was so broke by the time his coronation occurred, he had to hire the jewels for his crown. 😁
He may have been a complete bumbling fool in many ways - but the Prince Regent was the most powerful ally Sharpe could ever hope to have!
Not really. I mean being prince regent is mostly ceremonial. Most governing and running of the british empire is run by the prime minister and its parliement.
@@aetius7139 Back then the Monarchy had more influence in Governance than it has today. Having the Prince Regent as an ally would be very valuable - in that time period, no question.
@@aetius7139 not back then it wasn't , They could and did disband parliament.
The Prince Regent made Sharpe a major. Later this episode on the authority of Duke of York Sharpe busts Colonel Girdwood's operation. Having friends in high places, now that's soldiering!
@@captainspacebones3795 And the Duke of York was reforming the Army anyways, and had been at the time. Stands to reason Bartholomew Girdwood's head, short as he is, would stick out.
The Prince's sarcasm when he repeated several times the "on paper thing" convinces me that although he looks and acts like a fool, he's not completely oblivious.
Well he was more jolly than his father though who still can't get over that they lost America.
The only thing more dangerous than a smart man is a smart man who you think is an idiot.
There are benefits to playing an idiot
Kings are the greatest thieves of all.
his father was conceded that they lost america and authorised peace negotiations@@thanhhoangnguyen4754
It turns out Major Sharpe has friends at court. And a cousin in Horseguards.
The man who finds the imperial eagle, finds imperial friendship
@@DrChrisF And thats his style, sir!
And in London not Lisbon
Did not expect to find you here
@@jonsnow3855 Ah dun wan it. Nevuh did. Muh queen.
Look at how far he has come. From a sergeant on a riverbank in Spain to meeting the King of all of England.
In the novels he starts as a Private in India. The first 3 books are the India campaign, then he gets round to the Napoleonic war.
Well....
The prince Regent of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland.
But close enough, i guess
@@DarkhorseSJ Mentioned in the dialogue of the television series.
Now that's soldiering
That's not the king, that's the Prince Regent. At that time King George III was insane. Barking mad.
Major of the 95th, promoted to Prince Regent! Fantastic career.
Now that's soldiering!
You gotta love Prince Regent
He served as a colonel in 95th rifles too!
Major*
@@te-ahi-kaamckinnon-hohepa3084 damn my memory.
He was very kind and jolly seeming. No wonder England did so well during this time. Good leadership
Busy feller, managed that whilst writing Downton Abbey!
Glad to see he's recovered from his wounds.
The casting was so awesome in this show ! The Prince is a jolly fellow
Typical Royal family I would say!
The Prince is Julian Fellowes, the writer of Downton Abbey and a peer in the House of Lords.
Some years before he ate himself to death.
@@twm123 He very accomplished
@@twm123 and he played the Rifles officer who treated Sharpe like $h!t€ in the first episode.
Becoming best buds with the Prince Regent... that's soldiering.
When I fist saw this episode on TV they had a cut-in scene from the battle in it. Got to admit the close-up shot of Sean's face and the background sound of the battle are more dramatic to capture his apparent PTSD. In the first version I believed him to be pround to remember his glorious action, but on the contrary.
I remember that!
I thought I made it up in my head, but I'm glad someone else remembers too!
@@thyrampantpigeon i own a mixture of Sharpe DVDs, first four episodes as a two episode DVD, a dubious complete collection and a set called canonball edition. In the latter you find this version without cut in battle sceene, the older versions have the battle depicted during the audience sceene.
I suppose he's both proud to have done it, and haunted by the actual memory of it. Having the horror that is war paraded like it's exciting fun - it would be a shock.
Answering eh to the Prince Regent of the United Kingdom? Now that's soldiering!
*Price Regent
That’s his style sir !
The whole time, he's sporting a look on his face that says "if he's the sane one, I'd hate to see his father...."
considering his father never get over the lost of America and his son is a fan boy of Sharpe. So yes.
@@thanhhoangnguyen4754 not true.
"I was the last to consent to the separation; but the separation having been made and having become inevitable, I have always said, as I say now, that I would be the first to meet the friendship of the United States as an independent power."
@@dustinprewitt Then why did he make war on us? Why did he reject every concession we offered, and demand our subjugation to his rule? We were his subjects, and British citizens, but Mad George III treated us like indentured servants at best, and criminals at worst.
@@gcHK47 1. It wasnt the King, it was his minister's. By this time, British Kings had lost most if not all legal authority to parliament. Im guessing you dont even know who Lord North is.
2. YOU made war on HIM. Read a book, yankee doodle.
@@dustinprewitt I’ve read more than you have, and each one says the opposite of what you said. He attacked us, and massacred our people. By the way, the majority of historians agree that Frederick North, 2nd Earl of Guilford was nothing more than Mad George’s yes man.
Letting his Royal Highness belief that he fought alongside Sharpe.... Now that's Soldiering 💯
Lol he technically did the Prince also played the Major of the 95th Rifles in the first episode.
@@rc59191 Revealing this information is a shooting matter 😉
Julian Fellows the creator of Downton Abbey, and also played Killwilly in Monarch of the Glen , was great as the Prince Regent.
He also played Major Warren Dunnett in the first episode Sharpe's Rifles.
@@EricWilke1141987 That's right I had forgotten
Was just thinking this as I watched it. Sean bean was amazing here, I felt it through to bone!
@@EricWilke1141987 Yes I remember very well
@@thepayne7862 He also played the same Prince Regent in The Scarlet Pimpernel starring Anthony Andrews and Jane Seymour
Now I have a better understanding of Hugh Laurie's Prince Regent character in Blackadder 3rd
Absolutely loved it!
He was hysterical
...why my own father wouldn't recognize me
...he never can he's mad your highness
...ah yes
😂
Telling the ruler of all England 'Ay'. Now that's soldiering
The Prince Regent may have been eccentric but back then, he had to entertain the Nobility to get money from them for the Army and domestic infrastructure.
Both Ned and Sharpe can’t escape their PTSD
Binge-watching every episode of Sharpe in one night... Now that's showdering!
The way that they portrayed Sharpe's PTSD upon seeing the Imperial Eagle is honestly really well done
I love the part where the Prince Regent grabs dude's waistcoat, brilliant acting from all.
More comfortable on the battlefield than around the posh folk and higher ranking lot and the peace. Reminds me of me when I was still in the service.
The only annoying hing is the three soldiers carrying the eagle. The British didn’t wear bear skins till after the battle of waterloo when the 1st foot guards were renamed the grenadier guard and were given the bearskins in respect for the part they played in defeating the grenadiers of napoleons old guard at Waterloo.
Yeah you're right..... perhaps they're Scots dragoon guards? I noticed they also had big white plumes, front plates, and cords.
Maybe it was to make them look more French...?
British had bearskin grenadier, fuzileer, pioneer and musicians caps since the 1768 clothing warrant.
Ha well I didn't know that. Thank you I've learned something today
A ceremonial dress, i think
"Now if youll excuse me, Im off to write the great English melodrama! Its going to be about a Duke in the midlands trying to marry off his daughters, a sassy dowager, as well as the interactions between his family and the household staff! It will be a masterpiece, what what?"
Three cheers for His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales.
The prince regent is the same guy who played the commander of the Rifles in the earlier episodes
Now you've said it, I can't unsee it! Never noticed this before
Shhhh. Talking about it is a shooting matter......@@desktoppower
It's a hard life being Sharpe. Every new adventure comes with a scheming baddie, some outrageously hot young woman who fancies him, without fail, and a remarkable knack of not getting killed.
Not to mention a near mortal wound that Sharpe overcomes in a couple days.
2:17 showing ptsd through the Napoleonic wars, in a program filmed in the 90's, from a book written in the 80's...........
.......that's soldiering
There are references in recollections of battles from Napoleonic Wars describing men in ways we would now recognise as suffering PTSD, particularly those who fought in especially intense battles like Borodino, Leipzig and Waterloo.
The costume department was amazing in this series. The attire in this scene is excellent.
Costume and makeup, the unsung heros that can make a drama really special. Take in the detail and enjoy!
As somebody said below, not the sharpest of fellows. but he can get stuff done. Need a Battalion? He s in charge of the man that keeps track of them! Need a promotion in order to lead a rescue mission? He'll write you a letter.
Good ole Price Regent! Everyone loves the Price. Especially if he's right. Everyone loves it when the Price is right.
@@jeffridder4034 he's like Donald trump good to laugh at
@@jeffridder4034 I think you mean "We _hate_ Prince George, we _hate_ Prince George". References don't really work unless there's a passable level of accuracy.
@@markchambers3833 I misremembered the quote, that’s my style, sir.
@@markchambers3833 At least he more in shape of happier compare to his Father who still not getting over the lost of America.
now that's bob barkering!!
love how the prince is sharps biggest fan boi.
Can you blame him?
It’s amazing how these actors became so successful and iconic, like Julian fellowes who played the prince regent in this scene, he later wrote the script for a season of downtown abbey.
In 2000 He was also in the BBC Series Monarch of the Glen with Alastair Mackenzie the late Richard Briers, Susan Hampshire and Line of Duty star Martin Compston among others
Lord Fellowes now! He wrote most of Downton abbey, and is married to the only surviving member of the Kitchener family, I think. @@Garrystephens92
Gotta love his awkwardness in that situation. He might have died of shame there...
which would be fitting since sharpe is played by sean bean ^^
No, Richard Sharpe doesn't die of shame. Besides it's a running gag amongst the loyal followers of Major Sharpe that this is the only role where Sean Bean doesn't die in the first place.
@@olivergrimm8412 And then makes up for that by dying all over the place afterwards 😭🤣
Climbing on small rock formations or artificial rock walls without the use of ropes and harnesses ....now that's bouldering
Now that's bouldering just love it.
Wearing a dead man's boots to the Palace and guzzling wine in the ward room with the guy from Pointless - that's soldiering
Having PTSD, now that's soldiering.
That they didn't get Hugh Laurie in was a massive missed opportunity.
Hurroo!😔
It's still quite odd when Blackadder replaced George but it's definitely before
ITV vs BBC.
You’ll have fresh orders tomorrow sounded menacing
only time i remember sharpe showing any ptsd
There's also the scene in _Peril_ where Sharpe discovers the surname of the prisoner Barabbas (Hakeswill junior). Difficult to explain that in any other way than PTSD.
At least this Prince is somewhat invested in his army, unlike a lot of leaders. British could have done worse.
Actually the Royals are a military family and served in many theaters of war including Washington who came from a noble house who is a distant relative to churchill and house of Spencer which is princess Diana s house
@@johnbeardshall2898 I am aware, actually. Washington isn't well liked here. Whiskey Rebellion.
a typo in the title of a Sharpe video, now that's interning!
Spoiler alert
Sharp becoming the prince regent in the last episode is awesome.
I believe the closest example to Sharpe was actually a young French officer, who during a single battle presented Napoleon with not one, but two enemy standards. Napoleon asked him to stay by his side, but the young officer refused, went back into battle and was never seen again.
It's awesome y'all still post
"Ehh?" "Answer the Prince Sharpe." "I can't Sir, I don't know what 'e said."
Brawling with common soldiers? Won’t do Sharpe!
Harper! You struck an officer!!!
Is it just me or the Prince Regent played by same actor that played the 95th Major in the Sharpes Rifle?
Yes they are the same actor
British Army Field Marshal Sir Arthur Wellesley His Grace The 1st Duke of Wellington.
From Col of the 95th to the Prince Regent....now that's soldiering.
Major sir!
Major......
Gotta love seeing the Prince Regent, who is essentially the King of England at this point, acting like a fanboy over Sharpe :p
The same actor played Major Dunnet in Sharpe's Rifles!
I have a friend who uses "ey?" quite frequently. The amount of self control I need, not to quote this scene is incredible XD
Like how the same actor who was Sharpe's first rifles commander became the Prince Regent 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
Alexander Armstrong as the aide, went on to a proper job
The Prince Regent was a real FRUIT BALL!
"The price regent"
Sounds like a grocery store
Well, when you spell it that way it does 🤣🤣
They really didn't need the court band making the sounds of battle, the shouts of the dying, a few choristers singing "Vive la France!", bayonets twirling. By God, you could smell the garlic.
Julian Fellowes (The Prince Regent) Is the creator of Downton Abbey!
Being a Major of the 95th, and getting promoted to Prince Regent, so that you can take a Seargent of the 95th and promote HIM to Major?
That's promotioning!
"Wait, didn't you die in the first movie?!"
"No"
"I saw you being sabered through the body until you were dead"
"I leveled up."
Now, thats soldering
Lol
At first, I couldn’t get over the fact the Prince looked like the Joker from Batman. But I see that even though he’s a bit of a fool, he’s hilarious and doesn’t seem like a bad person.
I wonder if Baron Fellowes had any input I to his characterization of the Prince Regent,
Wasn't he the same character in the Scarlet Pimpernel (the prince that is)?
"Do what best you can to find out what he's after" - he's just told you what he's after. Men. Not complicated.
The depiction of the Prince is as true today.
The practice was known as crimping. Paper Battalions. Regiments, that existed on paper thus collecting wages, bounties, as well as deductions for food and equipment. Times this by thousands of men, and you could see how this would become a very lucrative business as some third world militarizes still practice this form of financial compensation. The money was distributed by Lord Fenner a man with many expenses of position and mistress, wife, etc. To include equals as well as subordinate senior officers. In regards to Colonel Girdwood the selling of recruits for auction to supplement the devastation of regiments stationed in the West Indies where disease had taken a terrible toll was also common. The only saving grace was that a man who enlisted in a regiment bound for the fever islands, would advance rapidly in rank through the deaths of so many
"The heck you doing, Fenner? Find the second battalion, Fenner. I am not effing joking, Fenner."
And the snakes!!!
I just found out that the actor played the Prince Regent, created and co-wrote Downton Abbey. Baron Julian Fellowes.
Having a ptsd moment and not showing anything now thats soldering
looks like Charlotte Cavendish was sizing up some more antiques 🙂
Many people do not know that evem the very competent people can play the fool to get stuff done.
If everybody underestimates you, you are more likely to to suffer less opposition.
And when you do take action, they would not foresee it, holding you as the incompetent fool.
What's the name of the flute and drum tune at the end of this clip?
Over the hills and far away.
02:26 He has his back turned at the Prince... Directors mistake or Sharpe's?
It’s that a young Xander?
The Price Regent.
Playing cards with the Prince Regent? now THATS soldiering
Same actor played the part of an office in Sharp's rifles
A man playing the part of an OFFICE!!!!
Now that's Actoring!
I WAS IN THE PENINSULA WAR MAN!
AY he says
Blows my mind that PoW is Julian Fellowes
Its sad that for one army to win and live, another must lose and die.
My lord is that Alexander Armstrong 😅
Just "hey", for start. 🤭
Glad he got better from his bout of death in Spain
James fellows? If that is him, then he has been in this series as at least 3 characters.
The prince of Wales played by Martin short
Getting lost in the paper work now thats soldiering
This is the moment Major Dunnet becomes Humpty Dumpty
😂
Hmm didnt that prince wear rifle green at one point
Shhhhh
So was he being poisoned by silver or something?
The Prince Regent: Ancestor of Jiminy Glick.
Tricky to take Alexander Armstrong seriously in this.
I can't believe he has the most powerful friend in the british empire - the future George IV
ay!!!
the prince is absolutely besotted by the hero afoot.
The Price Regent....😁..... actually he was very expensive, he was so broke by the time his coronation occurred, he had to hire the jewels for his crown. 😁
So...syphilis then?
ALEXANDER ARMSTRONG FROM POINTLESS
Lucky Sharpe....
He might of been a little bit of a fool... but he really did "like" sharpe id immagine