Hadn't considered that their politicians especially the president represents the same thing our monarch does. Makes more sense now.

But yeah, we do salute some odd things.

Didn't Andrew have his titles removed eventually? I'd not want to strike up a salute for him either...

I knew a few very good officers, most of whom had been squaddies first and then went onto get a commission, they understood the assignment much better than some of the (not all) young kids who came through Sandhurst. I remember my OC wad a fresh faced lad straight outta Sandhurst but what he did was latch onto my staffy and followed him everywhere learning everything. He always said, they taught me how to lead at Sandhurst but they didn't teach me what leadership was. Huge statement for me. Difference between directing and leading for sure. He was great, hed spend every spare moment on the ground with us learning our trades so he had an appreciation for our skills. Excellent guy.