RIP Prince Phillip

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RIP Prince Phillip

Post by hallamblue » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:10 pm

RIP HRH Prince Phillip

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Re: RIP Prince Phillip

Post by number 9 » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:10 pm

Yes indeed. RIP Prince Philip! 99 years old!

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Post by arana peligrosa » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:57 pm

Would he have received a telegram from his wife if made to 100 years of age by the summer. 73 years of marriage is really something. Know he had his health issues and released from hospital last few weeks but still shock news all the same. Really expected him to make it to triple figures.

Think him and Elizabeth II had their full quota of pandemic vaccines in recent days but seems academic now. Great ambassador for the UK although sometimes made a mess of things with oft-quoted faux-pas. News doesn't always come much bigger than this. Condolences to the Queen, Prince Charles, Andrew and Anne, Edward also.

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Post by Charnwood » Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:13 pm

Although not completely unexpected I was still saddened to learn of Prince Phillips passing and feel even more sad for The Queen who will be heartbroken after a lifetime together. I have always had so much admiration for him partly because of his unpredictable manner and straight speaking style.

I wonder if Harry will be at his granddads funeral 🤔

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Re: RIP Prince Phillip

Post by number 9 » Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:33 pm

Charnwood wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:13 pm
I wonder if Harry will be at his granddads funeral 🤔
...or Meghan for that matter. :shock:

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Re: RIP Prince Phillip

Post by Tangfastic » Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:52 pm

number 9 wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:33 pm
Charnwood wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 4:13 pm
I wonder if Harry will be at his granddads funeral 🤔
...or Meghan for that matter. :shock:
I’m already waiting for the Meghan angle to come into play. I’m sure she won’t miss an opportunity to get involved.

On TWTD, some have already denounced him as a racist and are sticking the boot in. The bloke is still warm.

RIP Phil.

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Post by Kerry Blue » Fri Apr 09, 2021 5:42 pm

I don't think Meghan will travel in her condition and I expect she wouldn't want to come anyway.

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Post by Tinytown » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:03 pm

Does anybody really care what she does?

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Post by marko69 » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:21 pm

Tinytown wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:03 pm
Does anybody really care what she does?
I do, Tiny. Can’t get enough Meghan news. And pictures. She’s flippin tidy!

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Re: RIP Prince Phillip

Post by barmy billy » Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:54 pm

RIP old boy.

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Re: RIP Prince Phillip

Post by bluejacko » Fri Apr 09, 2021 9:11 pm

RIP!
This says it all about him being not racist.
https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/14 ... oyal-Queen.
Stilll there are some right nasty twats on TWTD

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Re: RIP Prince Phillip

Post by verulam » Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:41 pm

He could be a crusty old boy at times but no one can doubt his loyalty to the Queen and country.
I recall an official visit to Ipswich way back in (I think) 1957. He visited our school to lay the foundation stone for a new school hall. He then walked round the playing field where we were all assembled and spoke to many of the pupils before we gave him a rousing send-off by chanting "Vivant" (Latin for Long Live) three times - except for an irreverent group of 11 year olds that shouted "my pants" . Yes, I was 11 at the time.
The hall was built by local builder Sadler who went on to build the Cobbold stand in 1971.

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Post by JOHN DEERE » Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:28 am

marko69 wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:21 pm
Tinytown wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 8:03 pm
Does anybody really care what she does?
I do, Tiny. Can’t get enough Meghan news. And pictures. She’s flippin tidy!
I do too.

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Re: RIP Prince Phillip

Post by JOHN DEERE » Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:35 am

Very sad, though not unexpected, news. Any marriage that lasts 73 is to be admired and a life that long is to be envied. I can only imagine how bereft the Queen is feeling right now.

He was always the most interesting member of the Royal Family to me. Irascible, witty, blunt and unbending in his adherence to his role in supporting the Queen, he was a very complex character.

R.I.P.

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Post by marko69 » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:35 am

verulam wrote:
Fri Apr 09, 2021 10:41 pm
He could be a crusty old boy at times but no one can doubt his loyalty to the Queen and country.
I recall an official visit to Ipswich way back in (I think) 1957. He visited our school to lay the foundation stone for a new school hall. He then walked round the playing field where we were all assembled and spoke to many of the pupils before we gave him a rousing send-off by chanting "Vivant" (Latin for Long Live) three times - except for an irreverent group of 11 year olds that shouted "my pants" . Yes, I was 11 at the time.
The hall was built by local builder Sadler who went on to build the Cobbold stand in 1971.

This is an awesome post. Definitely post of 2021 so far. Both informative & funny. :lol:
Thanks for that, Verulam. 👍

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Re: RIP Prince Phillip

Post by marko69 » Sat Apr 10, 2021 11:37 am

JOHN DEERE wrote:
Sat Apr 10, 2021 8:35 am
He was always the most interesting member of the Royal Family...,
Without any shadow of a doubt.

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