Subdeacon Joe Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 Quite the man to plan out his own funeral. A bit of humor, possibly based on a real exchange.
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 At least the two Grandson's seemed to be getting on at the end. Saw the two of them close together along with Kate. Just wondering how long the Queen will last now that he's gone
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 I’m not a royalist by any stretch, but Phillip and the Queen always seemed like good people who did their earnest best for their people.
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 24 minutes ago, Redleg Reilly, SASS #46372 said: Why watch it? It’s a moment in world history. Sort of like me watching every inauguration since Nixon, whether I voted for the person or not.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 17, 2021 Author Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Redleg Reilly, SASS #46372 said: Why watch it? Why not. I am not a fan of the Royal family. I couldn’t care less about the inner workings of the palace or what Meghan and Harry think about anything. But Philip was a combat veteran and from what I can tell a good husband, father and grandfather. I watched it out of respect and appreciation.
Subdeacon Joe Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, Redleg Reilly, SASS #46372 said: Why watch it? Like it or not he was a major player on the world stage for over half a century. More than that, as has been pointed out, he was a combat vet, devoted husband and father, and, from what I've read about him, an all around decent person. The world is lessened with his passing. Then there are some of us who enjoy watching well done ceremony and pageantry. Gives a sense of continuance and stability to things.
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted April 17, 2021 Posted April 17, 2021 I would have had it on and glanced in on it occasionally.
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 We watched it. Our flag flew at half mast all week, until sundown today. He was Colonel in Chief of my regiment, The Cameron Highlanders of Ottawa, and I was privileged to have shaken his hand on two occasions. I am concerned about the continued health of Her Majesty.
Church Key, SASS # 33713 Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 His war service was extremely commendable. I appreciated the navy hat and sword on his coffin. Very appropriate. The British know how to conduct state funerals as they have been doing it for quite a while.
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Church Key, SASS # 33713 said: The British know how to conduct state funerals as they have been doing it for quite a while. At his request, not a state funeral. But they went pretty far. I wonder what they did not do that made or not a state funeral.
Buffalo Creek Law Dog Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 The Queen is looking pretty frail, I wouldn't be surprised if she turned over the Throne to Charles before the end of this year. Just a guessin' mind you.
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 She did promise to give it all of her life and she does seem to want to live up to that pledge.
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 Longest reigning British monarch. Longer than Queen Victoria even
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 Much more interesting than watching what is going on in our country right now.
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 Posted April 18, 2021 Posted April 18, 2021 Beautiful buildings, singing, and people dressed appropriately!
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 18, 2021 Author Posted April 18, 2021 7 hours ago, Buffalo Creek Law Dog said: The Queen is looking pretty frail, I wouldn't be surprised if she turned over the Throne to Charles before the end of this year. Just a guessin' mind you. You’re guessing and Charles is hoping.
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 19 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: At his request, not a state funeral. But they went pretty far. I wonder what they did not do that made it not a state funeral.
Sedalia Dave Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 20 hours ago, Buffalo Creek Law Dog said: The Queen is looking pretty frail, I wouldn't be surprised if she turned over the Throne to Charles before the end of this year. Just a guessin' mind you. Up until recently I kinda figured that the Queen would get Charles to abdicate and it would pass to Prince William.
Utah Bob #35998 Posted April 19, 2021 Author Posted April 19, 2021 12 hours ago, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: On 4/17/2021 at 11:25 PM, Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 said: At his request, not a state funeral. But they went pretty far. I wonder what they did not do that made it not a state funeral. https://www.insider.com/prince-philip-did-not-have-a-state-funeral-2021-4
Buffalo Creek Law Dog Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 3 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said: Up until recently I kinda figured that the Queen would get Charles to abdicate and it would pass to Prince William. The Queen publically stated about 2 yrs ago that Charles would succeed her. There are people that would rather that the throne be turned over to William but, it's not in the cards.
Charlie Harley, #14153 Posted April 19, 2021 Posted April 19, 2021 19 hours ago, Utah Bob #35998 said: You’re guessing and Charles is hoping. At an age when most hope to be retired, Charles is still waiting to begin the one job he was born to complete.
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