Utah Bob #35998 17,691 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 (edited) Very impressive. Edited April 17 by Utah Bob #35998 5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 29,394 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Quite the man to plan out his own funeral. A bit of humor, possibly based on a real exchange. 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 1,097 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 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 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Harley, #14153 3,459 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 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. 6 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Redleg Reilly, SASS #46372 117 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 Why watch it? 1 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Smoken D 2,784 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 A lot better than watching the wedding's. 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Harley, #14153 3,459 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 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. 1 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,691 Posted April 17 Author Share Posted April 17 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. 8 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Subdeacon Joe 29,394 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 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. 3 4 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 7,636 Posted April 17 Share Posted April 17 I would have had it on and glanced in on it occasionally. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cold Lake Kid, SASS # 51474 9,503 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 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. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Church Key, SASS # 33713 266 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 7,636 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo Creek Law Dog 397 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 7,636 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 She did promise to give it all of her life and she does seem to want to live up to that pledge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 1,097 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Longest reigning British monarch. Longer than Queen Victoria even Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Badger Mountain Charlie SASS #43172 3,727 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Much more interesting than watching what is going on in our country right now. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Allie Mo, SASS No. 25217 7,333 Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Beautiful buildings, singing, and people dressed appropriately! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,691 Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marshal Mo Hare, SASS #45984 7,636 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Sedalia Dave 14,892 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) 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. Edited April 19 by Sedalia Dave Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Utah Bob #35998 17,691 Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 (edited) 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 Edited April 19 by Utah Bob #35998 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Buffalo Creek Law Dog 397 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 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. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Four-Eyed Buck,SASS #14795 1,097 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Seniority rules! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Harley, #14153 3,459 Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 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. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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