Prince Phillip is visiting a military hospital and decides to interact with some sick soldiers.
At the first bed he asks the soldier what is ailing him.
"Haemorrhoids." is the reply.
"And how are they treating you, soldier?" says the Prince.
"Usual military treatment, sir. Wire brush and carbolic soap, sir."
"And what is your hope for the future?"
"To get back to my regiment as soon as possible, sir!!"
At the second bed the Prince asks the same question, and the soldier replies, "I've got syphilis, sir."
"And how are they treating you, soldier?"
"Usual military treatment, sir. Wire brush and carbolic soap, sir."
"And your hope for the future?"
"To get back to my regiment as soon as possible, sir!!"
The Prince moves to the third bed and repeats the interview.
"I've got laryngitis, sir," the soldier croaks.
"And how are they treating you, soldier?"
"It's the usual military treatment, sir. Wire brush and carbolic soap, sir."
"And your hope for the future, soldier?"
"To be first in line for the wire brush and carbolic soap, sir!"
