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RIP Prince Philip

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He died today at age 99. As a kid growing up in the 190s, he & the Queen were royal staples.

What next for the Queen? Time to abdicate?

Can’t argue about the age though - he lived a life.

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Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces

Tributes are paid from around the world to the Queen's "beloved" husband of 73 years, the longest-serving consort in British history.
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He gets my respect for his sense of duty. He had to give up his naval career and freedom with his new bride much earlier than he (they) anticipated when the Queen's father died in his 50s.

With no official defined role, Philip carved out areas of interest (conservation being one) and made a new life. Reportedly and understandably there were times when he chafed at the restraints of that life but he persevered and strongly supported his wife. I think there is no doubt there was at least one fling but she may have done the same.

All in all, quite a life. RIP.
 
Desperately sad to lose the Duke, and just as his importance to the royal family and the country both historically and to date have really begun coming to light. It may be a little trite but many of the stories and memories now being broadcast are certainly testament to an eventful 99 years, and a life well lived!
 
Once the Queen (who has served far beyond what one should be expected to) dies, in my humble opinion it would be the perfect time to abolish the monarchy. Its time has past, times have changed and the current crop of "young royals" are parasites living off the serfs.

I have lost respect for the Queen with the recent revelations that she has had the power to review all government bills and reject any which she disagrees with (which she has certainly done with bills which would have hurt her finances) and that she has barred all inspections of royal properties for illegally obtained art and treasures.

The jig is up and before the working stiffs storm the ramparts with torches and spears, The Firm should be dissolved.
 
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Once the Queen (who has served far beyond what one should be expected to) dies, in my humble opinion it would be the perfect time to abolish the monarchy. Its time has past, times have changed and the current crop of "young royals" are parasites living off the serfs.

I have lost respect for the Queen with the recent revelations that she has had the power to review all government bills and reject any which she disagrees with (which she has certainly done with bills which would have hurt her finances) and that she has barred all inspections of royal properties for illegally obtained art and treasures.

The jig is up and before the working stiffs storm the ramparts with torches and spears, The Firm should be dissolved.
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I’ll leave the issue about abolishing the monarchy to the sovereign British people. It’s up to them to decide which form of government should govern them. I can just assume that they will keep the monarchy as 1) it’s historical and brings money to Britain 2) it’s symbolic 3) having to elect a head of state every X years might cause more issues than harm 4) as other parliamentary democracies know, having a President (even if as a figurehead) doesn’t really lowery any cost.

As for rejecting bill, the Queen can’t really veto. She can act in accordance to her ministers (hence she basically has to follow the Prime Minister’s Cabinet), unless it has to do with her purse I believe in which she has a say. I think you’re referring to the recent discovery that Buckingham Palace lobbies - albeit in secret - to change or stop bills. While certainly inappropriate, I’d say “no ****, Sherlock.”
 
I'm sure there are not many people who can claim a relationship lasting that long, through thick and thin, they persevered. His family will miss him.
 
The Prince Consort is dead. Long live the Prince Consort.

I'm sure he did some good in this world, though here in Australia (at least during my lifetime, which is just under half of his own lifetime) he only tended to make headlines when he was causing controversy.
 
Of all the images this afternoon, this really struck me. What a poignant touch!
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Prince Philip's beloved driving carriage arrives at the his funeral

The Duke of Edinburgh's carriage (pictured), which he began using at the age of 91, was brought in to Windsor Castle by his rare Fell ponies today - Balmoral Nevis and Notlaw Storm.
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I watched most of the funeral this AM, and was duly impressed by grandeur of St George's Chapel and the strict adherence to age old traditions of the Royal Family. Using his favorite custom Land Rover as a hearse was typical of his quirkiness. The thing that struck me was that he planned the entire funeral himself, and they have been working on it for 30 years. How many of us older folk have even thought about our own plans? I had a friend back East that never went to the doctors, when he did, he found out his body was riddled with cancer and he had less than a year to live. He hated the thought of missing his own funeral, so he planned the First Annual Art Measkie celebration and threw a big party for himself. There was never a second annual party.
 
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