Prince Philip dead

[rooch 3]

Had a wicked sense of humour.
RIP

Funny thing was he didn’t know he had it

 

[rooch 3]

Rip, but 99 isn't a bad innings.

Do we get a day off work for the funeral?

I’ve took 3 months off

 

[polyphemus]

An iconic public figure. A huge landmark in the British cultural landscape. Whether you are a monarchist or not, this is a significant historic event.
Although criticised for some of his gaffes, he did make a solid contribution to British society.

He contributed more to Public Life than most and he did no harm.
He had a good War Record and persolaly I found his gaffes to be priceless.
After serving in the RN for so long it's no great wonder that he tended to call a spade an effing shovel.
No great harm there either.

But his big individual contribution is probably his award scheme aimed at youngsters.

Someone who pulled much more than his weight and who earned the respect that he was given by most.

Rest in Peace Sir

 

[rooch 3]

It's clearly not a joke.

It's a comment on the predicament they're in and the awkwardness of the situation.

Having distanced themselves from the Royal Family, and having made some serious accusations, they now have to decide on how best to respond.

Do they come back for the funeral as a couple or does Harry attend without his wife who was only too happy to have the fairy tale wedding at Windsor Castle, ironically where the Duke passed away.

How will he feel about calling his Grandmother and will she take the call ...

... as I said, not a joke in any way.

Apparently he’s spoke to his grandmother and there is no rift at all just paper talk.

 

[arthur]

Any need? Disgraceful time to make a joke.

RIP Philip.

Rather suspect HRH would disagree.

 

[rooch 3]

Fixed it for you!

Seriously though, after their behaviour the funeral will be very interesting. Will she attend? Probably not saying that she's pregnant (not that it stopped her flying to New York on a private jet for a baby shower just before the kid was born), but all eyes will be on ginge.

I wouldn’t mind one from her

 

[Wolfy]

An iconic public figure. A huge landmark in the British cultural landscape. Whether you are a monarchist or not, this is a significant historic event.
Although criticised for some of his gaffes, he did make a solid contribution to British society.

Correct. The bloke has done more for this country than some could ever imagine.

 

[Smug in Boots]

Apparently he’s spoke to his grandmother and there is no rift at all just paper talk.

Which paper did you read that in?

 

[Smug in Boots]

Rather suspect HRH would disagree.

One of his best qualities was firing off jokes under pressure ...

 

[rooch 3]

Which paper did you read that in?

All of them it was on bbc what the papers say on a morning it also said there was no animosity from her at all it was just bullshit they were even laughing and joking during the telephone conversation.

 

[SAFCDRUM]

RIP. Sad news if not too unsurprising.

 

[FellTop]

RIP. I hope he is remembered well for his service and commitment.

The picture of he and the queen on media streams tugs at the heart strings a bit.

 

[Brainman]

BBC have special programmes about him all evening on BBC1 BBC2 AND BBC news channel.
I mean come on. It’s sad but all three channels?
Thank God for the Masters.

 

[E.T. Fairfax]

Would have made it to a century if he hadn't been bowled Megan, caught Harry? RIP

 

[TopClub]

The thing I remember most about him was when he was forced to go to Hirohitos funeral and it was very obvious that he hated it and managed to turn a bow into a headbut.

 

[clockstander]

Played his part well, RIP.

 

[MrRAWhite]

I’m obviously in the minority on here but I thought Meghan was treated like ****e by our press and I admired Harry for having the guts to get her out of here.

 

[safc-noggieland]

I’m obviously in the minority on here but I thought Meghan was treated like ****e by our press and I admired Harry for having the guts to get her out of here.

THIS.

 

[malagamackem]

RIP to Phil the Greek. He had an acute sense of humour, stood by our Queens side, and only ever ventured forth when required. A pretty good Consort.

 

[malagamackem]

I also found out today from another SAFC fan that Sunderland are the ONLY club to have won a major domestic trophy in the reign of every single monarch since the birth of domestic football in the UK
That was a post by Brian Shotton of SAFC in our blood - great trivia question