UK NEWS - Bear Grylls appointed to army recruiting role by Charlie
One minute he’s baptising Russell Brand and talking about ‘love’ – the next he’s preparing teenagers to serve the war machine. No contradiction there, then... King Charles has appointed Bear Grylls to a new Army role while making the TV adventurer a figurehead for new young recruits. The survival expert has been given the title of Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College (AFC) in Harrogate and his new role will see him lead as a key figure of inspiration for incoming members. On July 11, Grylls took to social media to share the news of his latest role within the college that prepares young Brits to serve in the Armed Forces, alongside a photo of himself donning his new camouflage uniform. He wrote: ‘So proud to have been appointed Honorary Colonel of the Army Foundation College by His Majesty The King. ‘An Army Basic Training organization, the AFC builds the character, competence, and resilience of young people to help them succeed in life and within the military. ‘No matter whe