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Soldier involved in guarding Britain's Queen shames regiment
Aug 9, 2005, 12:02 GMT
A soldier involved in escorting and guarding Britain's Queen Elizabeth II has brought shame on an elite regiment by working as a male escort.
Corporal Carl Groomes, 32, allegedly sells his body for £150 an hour or £800 a night and advertises his services on the internet.
The soldier is with the Royal Horse Artillery, which plays a key role in state ceremonies involving the Queen.
He served as a communications expert, handling sensitive signals for the regiment in Iraq.
On his internet site - under the name "Very Well Endowed" - he brags about the size of his manhood and arranges liaisons with strangers, despite having a girlfriend.
When the soldier was found out, he told Britain's The People newspaper: "My parents and girlfriend are going to be so disappointed and I will lose my job. I am completely ashamed. I have messed up big time."
A Ministry of Defence spokesman said: "We can confirm a soldier faces possible internal disciplinary action for general misconduct.
"The Army has values and standards. If he fails to live up to them, action will be taken."
Copyright 2005 BANG Media International
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