RIP Prince Philip

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:29 pm

A sad goodbye to 'Phil the Greek'.
Served his Queen well and deserves his rest.
Always loved his lack of diplomacy. Made him seem that little bit more human.
And of course, regardless of your political inclinations, he served his country with distinction in WW2.

buzyg · Post by **buzyg** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:45 pm

Gave his entire adult life to supporting his wife serving our fine country as best he was able, in so many ways. Born into privilege and used it to serve others. RIP Sir I salute you.

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:46 pm

RIP old boy..a good innings for an old war horse

ProfCJJ · Post by **ProfCJJ** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:47 pm

RIP - was watching BBC News when the news broke and the announcer found it hard to hold back the tears and emotion in her voice

Flyingfifer · Post by **Flyingfifer** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:51 pm

ProfCJJ wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:47 pm the announcer found it hard to hold back the tears and emotion in her voice

really?

Stevo1987 · Post by **Stevo1987** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:55 pm

Flyingfifer wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:51 pm
ProfCJJ wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:47 pm the announcer found it hard to hold back the tears and emotion in her voice
really?

They should have let Naga announce it then.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:01 pm

Flyingfifer wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:51 pm
ProfCJJ wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:47 pm the announcer found it hard to hold back the tears and emotion in her voice
really?

Yes!

Zulu4 · Post by **Zulu4** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:03 pm

He was my favourite of the Royals. I loved the way he just said it as it was.

I reckon the best un-pc joke he told was at a guide dog training centre when he quipped "Did you know you can get eating dogs for the anorexic now ?" :LOL:

RIP Prince Philip. War Hero.

Flyingfifer · Post by **Flyingfifer** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:14 pm

Do we get a day off?

sars · Post by **sars** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:16 pm

One of the good things that came out of The Crown was an appreciation for Prince Philip life, his difficulties and how he found a path to serve our Queen and nation, we should all be grateful.

RIP His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh

Reamesy · Post by **Reamesy** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:29 pm

sars wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 1:16 pm One of the good things that came out of The Crown was an appreciation for Prince Philip life, his difficulties and how he found a path to serve our Queen and nation, we should all be grateful.

RIP His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh

I agree totally with your statement. I was always a bit sceptical until I was educated into the life of the royals. I for one would not wish to do it. No freedom and utter dedication to the role and the country.

AnilS · Post by **AnilS** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:02 pm

zriha · Post by **zriha** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:32 pm

RIP Although I am not a British subject, I loved his persona and influence in the world. Also, he was a car guy like us.

blunderthumbs · Post by **blunderthumbs** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 2:53 pm

He told a World Wildlife Fund (WWF) meeting in 1986: "If it has got four legs and it is not a chair, if it has got two wings and flies but is not an aeroplane and if it swims and it is not a submarine, the Cantonese will eat it."

Class. RIP Phil

ProfCJJ · Post by **ProfCJJ** » Fri Apr 09, 2021 3:09 pm

Flyingfifer wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:51 pm
ProfCJJ wrote: ↑Fri Apr 09, 2021 12:47 pm the announcer found it hard to hold back the tears and emotion in her voice
really?

Yes, really.

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