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Post by baggins on Apr 9, 2021 11:26:38 GMT
Just announced, has passed.
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Post by Gastafari on Apr 9, 2021 11:37:44 GMT
I have no interest in the Royal Family whatsoever.
However from what I've seen and heard of Prince Phillip he was a man with great character, he was very witty which also landed him in hot water at times.
Like him or loathe him you also can't deny his legacy through the Duke Of Edinburgh Award which he founded back in 1956 which has helped many young people not only here but abroad as well.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 12:10:51 GMT
RIP Phil.
He was dealt a tough hand in life, hope he enjoyed the ride and managed to have good times in-between all the years of hard work.
Hopefully his family will be taken care of and won't have to suffer any hardships due to losing the 'bread winner'.
The nation is forever in his (and his families) debt for building a great nation that is both united and fair for all its citizens.
A great country that has shaped the world for the better.
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Post by Dirt Dogg on Apr 9, 2021 12:21:05 GMT
RIP
Poor guy must’ve finally ran out of peasants blood to drink.
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 9, 2021 12:24:34 GMT
I have no interest in the Royal Family whatsoever. However from what I've seen and heard of Prince Phillip he was a man with great character, he was very witty which also landed him in hot water at times. Like him or loathe him you also can't deny his legacy through the Duke Of Edinburgh Award which he founded back in 1956 which has helped many young people not only here but abroad as well. Agreed and also the WWF. He was also kicked out of his own country and eventually settled here. When war came, he served his adopted home. His obituary is an interesting read. Whilst some may question his language and role, he leaves behind a family. Sadly another of the WWII generation gone. |
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Post by oldie on Apr 9, 2021 12:47:37 GMT
I feel for his wife, obviously.
Plus, absolute respect for joining us in fighting the fascists.
Other than that I am ambivalent.
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Post by francegas on Apr 9, 2021 13:32:27 GMT
RIP Poor guy must’ve finally ran out of peasants blood to drink. Is that really necessary ?. People here seem to be anti royalists but remember he was a husband. father, grandfather etc who devoted his life to his wife and this country. |
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Post by trevorgas on Apr 9, 2021 13:37:10 GMT
I feel for his wife, obviously. Plus, absolute respect for joining us in fighting the fascists. Other than that I am ambivalent. I am not,I am not a Royalist however,I have utmost respect for how he dealt with the role he had been given and for everything he did for young people,a lifetime of service of which we will not see the like again. |
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Post by oldie on Apr 9, 2021 13:45:36 GMT
I feel for his wife, obviously. Plus, absolute respect for joining us in fighting the fascists. Other than that I am ambivalent. I am not,I am not a Royalist however,I have utmost respect for how he dealt with the role he had been given and for everything he did for young people,a lifetime of service of which we will not see the like again. Dont want to get into a debate. But honestly, there is no credibility in an un democratic institution using other peoples money (taxpayer) to front worthy causes and then shout "Look at me" But its a death and he has family whatever the circumstances of his life. Lets just leave it there. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 13:50:56 GMT
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Post by trevorgas on Apr 9, 2021 14:01:18 GMT
I am not,I am not a Royalist however,I have utmost respect for how he dealt with the role he had been given and for everything he did for young people,a lifetime of service of which we will not see the like again. Dont want to get into a debate. But honestly, there is no credibility in an un democratic institution using other peoples money (taxpayer) to front worthy causes and then shout "Look at me" But its a death and he has family whatever the circumstances of his life. Lets just leave it there. We will agree to disagree Les. |
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Post by francegas on Apr 9, 2021 14:19:03 GMT
I am not,I am not a Royalist however,I have utmost respect for how he dealt with the role he had been given and for everything he did for young people,a lifetime of service of which we will not see the like again. Dont want to get into a debate. But honestly, there is no credibility in an un democratic institution using other peoples money (taxpayer) to front worthy causes and then shout "Look at me" But its a death and he has family whatever the circumstances of his life. Lets just leave it there. Just a question...whose money is used on the upkeep of presidential palaces? Macron has come under criticism for spending €600k on flowers in the Elysee Palace despite not a single tourist coming through the door. Did that come from his back pocket? Did it heck the french taxpayer funded it. I would say the Royal Family bring in more income to the UK through tourism, trade etc than what they cost the tax payer, so have been and will continue to be good value for money. |
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Post by trevorgas on Apr 9, 2021 14:19:41 GMT
Bloody hell what World we live in😕 |
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Post by Hugo the Elder on Apr 9, 2021 14:38:19 GMT
Dont want to get into a debate. But honestly, there is no credibility in an un democratic institution using other peoples money (taxpayer) to front worthy causes and then shout "Look at me" But its a death and he has family whatever the circumstances of his life. Lets just leave it there. Just a question...whose money is used on the upkeep of presidential palaces? Macron has come under criticism for spending €600k on flowers in the Elysee Palace despite not a single tourist coming through the door. Did that come from his back pocket? Did it heck the french taxpayer funded it. I would say the Royal Family bring in more income to the UK through tourism, trade etc than what they cost the tax payer, so have been and will continue to be good value for money. Do they though? Do you think that tourism will drop when Jug-ears and the Horse are the Leaches in Cheif at the Palace? We should have cut them off a long time ago. Then they would actually have to work for a living like the rest of us. |
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Post by francegas on Apr 9, 2021 14:47:08 GMT
Just a question...whose money is used on the upkeep of presidential palaces? Macron has come under criticism for spending €600k on flowers in the Elysee Palace despite not a single tourist coming through the door. Did that come from his back pocket? Did it heck the french taxpayer funded it. I would say the Royal Family bring in more income to the UK through tourism, trade etc than what they cost the tax payer, so have been and will continue to be good value for money. Do they though? Do you think that tourism will drop when Jug-ears and the Horse are the Leaches in Cheif at the Palace? We should have cut them off a long time ago. Then they would actually have to work for a living like the rest of us. Work for a living!!!! Will you still be working into your 90s ? So if we demolish everything relating to royality in the UK you really think tourists would flock to the UK to see our presidents house? Do me a favour. |
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Post by axegas on Apr 9, 2021 14:49:31 GMT
Do they though? Do you think that tourism will drop when Jug-ears and the Horse are the Leaches in Cheif at the Palace? We should have cut them off a long time ago. Then they would actually have to work for a living like the rest of us. Work for a living!!!! Will you still be working into your 90s ? So if we demolish everything relating to royality in the UK you really think tourists would flock to the UK to see our presidents house? Do me a favour. No, they’ll flock to see Buckingham Palace, former seat of the monarchy, just like they flock to see Versailles in France. Maybe you could open more of it up and have guided tours without anyone living there. |
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Post by bluestargas on Apr 9, 2021 14:51:37 GMT
He's on his way up that staircase that spirals out of sight.
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Post by oldie on Apr 9, 2021 14:57:51 GMT
He's on his way up that staircase that spirals out of sight. Oh no Not religion😅 |
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Post by oldie on Apr 9, 2021 14:59:52 GMT
Dont want to get into a debate. But honestly, there is no credibility in an un democratic institution using other peoples money (taxpayer) to front worthy causes and then shout "Look at me" But its a death and he has family whatever the circumstances of his life. Lets just leave it there. We will agree to disagree Les. Of course. But do the kids know? g.co/kgs/82LVKr |
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Post by stuart1974 on Apr 9, 2021 15:10:36 GMT
Just a question...whose money is used on the upkeep of presidential palaces? Macron has come under criticism for spending €600k on flowers in the Elysee Palace despite not a single tourist coming through the door. Did that come from his back pocket? Did it heck the french taxpayer funded it. I would say the Royal Family bring in more income to the UK through tourism, trade etc than what they cost the tax payer, so have been and will continue to be good value for money. Do they though? Do you think that tourism will drop when Jug-ears and the Horse are the Leaches in Cheif at the Palace? We should have cut them off a long time ago. Then they would actually have to work for a living like the rest of us. We'll find out in the fullness of time, Charles is apparently in favour of vacating Buckingham Palace and becoming independent of the Civil list. |
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