OT: RIP Prince Phillip

Ronnie_B

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These Royalists sure do live long lives don't they? He was 99, Queen Elizabeth will be 95 later this month and her mother lived to be 101.
 

Barnaby&Neill

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Watch The Crown you will feel like you know him.

Interesting person extensive military record during WW2

When the Queen passes on the last leader form the 21 century will be gone.

A very well-written character on the show; the ‘mid-life crisis’ episode was not especially eventful from a plot-driving perspective, but was one of the more emotionally poignant episodes in the series (perhaps hit a little too close to home as I inch closer to middle age myself)
 

e5fdny

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A very well-written character on the show; the ‘mid-life crisis’ episode was not especially eventful from a plot-driving perspective, but was one of the more emotionally poignant episodes in the series (perhaps hit a little too close to home as I inch closer to middle age myself)
The astronaut one?
 
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Passed at 99
Prince Phillip is one of those guys who had to take a back seat to his wife(not easy to do). He did it with class and represented the Monarchy well. Back in his younger years I always felt that Prince Phillip was just waiting to really say what was on his mind but couldn't because of protocol. RIP Phillip.
 

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I just saw a thing on Greece and he was part of the former Greek Royal family that had to flee when it was overthrown.
 
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He led an interesting life and it was fascinating to learn how he managed to deal with the fact that SHE was in charge and the head of the family...not him. The show has dealt with his character quite well
 

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Son Charles has it all. Now only prince I know is easily looking like a son. His son that reigns in nobility. Grand England reign just opens royal doors and niceties
 

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Twitter commentary today is disgusting and reprehensible
I will never understand some Americans’ affection for members of foreign royalty.

He’s a man who died, as does every man, but this one lived longer than most.

I am more interested to hear about some journeyman pitcher from the 50s who died than this guy.

And that’s saying a lot.
 

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Sad news. I am concerned about the Royal Family once the Queen passes. Charles is not very popular and an easy target. The sooner William can take the throne, the better.
 

e5fdny

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Sad news. I am concerned about the Royal Family once the Queen passes. Charles is not very popular and an easy target. The sooner William can take the throne, the better.
There was a Netflix (?) show that played out like that...Charles gets tossed in coup that I think was led or hatched by Kate.
 

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There was a Netflix (?) show that played out like that...Charles gets tossed in coup that I think was led or hatched by Kate.

You recall the name of the show? I’d watch.

I think William could tap into and ride the popularity of his mother. Would endear him to a broader group. Charles, rightly or wrongly, is considered the villain versus Diana.