The 18-year-old, who joined the guards last year, angrily lashed out at Kate Middleton after she visited with Prince William last month. According to his Facebook posts, she gave him only a brief wave "while she looked the opposite way."
Among other less-flattering comments about Middleton, Reilly called her "stuck up" and asked "am I not good enough for them!"
Reilly was scheduled to be among the hundreds of guards lining the route of the wedding procession. He also regularly patrols the palace and his Facebook page still lists his position as "Infantry at British Army" (and also mentions other activities and interests like "causing trouble").
A spokesman for the Scots Guards says they are looking into it, and he's been suspended during an investigation into his online rant.
“Respect for others is central to the Army’s Values and Standards and Equality and Diversity principles are reinforced throughout military training. We take any allegation of this nature extremely seriously and it will be investigated by his chain of command," said a Ministry of Defense spokesperson. "In view of the nature of the allegation, it would not be appropriate for the individual to be on parade for the royal wedding.”
According to a fellow guard, "These stupid comments could not have come at a worse time for him. Serving at the royal wedding is a huge honor. He has been incredibly naïve."
Immature and/or mentally unbalanced? Maybe a tour in Afghanistan would be in order.
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