HRH Prince Philip

[Ray B]

A sad day as the death of Prince Philip is announced.

[gfwgfw]

RIP dear Sir

[Manoverboard]

He had a very good innings, of them all he was my favorite ... R.I.P HRH Philip

[Whynd1]

Deeply saddened by this news.


Lindsey

[david63]

A sad day for the nation, but at his age and his recent medical problems perhaps not altogether unexpected.

RIP

[Stephen]

R.I.P Sir.



Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11437314

[Mervyn and Trish]

Very sad news. It was a good age and if I can get to 99 I'll be pleased. But the Queen has lost her rock. RIP

[towny44]

A sad loss for the Queen, and the entire Royal family, and someone who for most of us has been a constant presence in the life and times of the UK, for our entire lives.

[Stephen]

Wonder how Harry is feeling now!

[screwy]

Sad time for the Queen and the nation.RIP

[Ray B]

A sad loss for the Queen, and the entire Royal family, and someone who for most of us has been a constant presence in the life and times of the UK, for our entire lives.

Indeed towny, the Queen and Philip have been a constant in my 74 years and as Merv said a good age to get to. I would like to get to that age also, so long as I still have all my marbles.

[CaroleF]

What a life! His continued support of the Queen has been incalculable. His service both to her and the country has been magnificent. RIP Sir.

[oldbluefox]

A great character but an icon of our Royal Family. He is a sad loss to Queen and country.

I met him when he came to inspect the Queen's Own Highlander Regiment in Osnabruck. He went considerably out of his way to come over and speak to the children. That was the measure of the man. RIP Sir.

[Stephen]

A sad loss for the Queen, and the entire Royal family, and someone who for most of us has been a constant presence in the life and times of the UK, for our entire lives.

Indeed towny, the Queen and Philip have been a constant in my 74 years and as Merv said a good age to get to. I would like to get to that age also, so long as I still have all my marbles.

Only a couple of weeks left then

[Whynd1]

My late father in law was in the British Transport police.
He recalled more than once travelling on the royal train.
He often shared a cigarette with Prince Philip after he had taken the ****corgis for their evening constitution.

[Bensham33]

RIP Prince Phillip. He done a lot more for his country and his queen than he is given credit for. We all owe him an enormous debt. We will miss him.

[Manoverboard]

Wonder how Harry is feeling now!

Telegraph reportedly says that he, but not Meghan, will attend the funeral.

[Frank Manning]

An excellent article by India Knight in the Times On Line this morning. It will possibly strike a chord with many of us elderly married couples. The Queen missing Prince Philip is something we can talk about but will not understand until it happens to us. For all the 'noise' in life, if you have one trusted lifelong partner who has been a friend, and true confidante, nothing can truly replace them when they are gone. It is true of rich and poor, or whatever so called status in life. In the end human frailties are just that.

[Mervyn and Trish]

Spot on Frank. She may be the Queen but at the moment she is a widow grieving after a marriage that lasted longer than I've been on earth. That's a lonely place whoever you are.

[oldbluefox]

And whilst we grieve over the death of this remarkable man who has given and done so much we may spare a thought for those of our friends on the forum who have lost their partners and know only too well the pain and suffering Her Majesty must be experiencing at this time.

[Stephen]

Well done Boris for giving up his place at the funeral

[Jan Rosser]

As a widow of over 14 years I can honestly say that whatever you think it will be like to lose your partner is absolutely nothing like the reality of the unimaginable grief and loss you feel. I’ve cried over the last few days reliving my loss and feeling sorry for myself and angry - typical reactions but I wasn’t subjected as the Queen is to so much scrutiny. At the end of the day she is a human being like us all and needs love and support after losing her husband of 73 years.

[Frank Manning]

As a widow of over 14 years I can honestly say that whatever you think it will be like to lose your partner is absolutely nothing like the reality of the unimaginable grief and loss you feel. I’ve cried over the last few days reliving my loss and feeling sorry for myself and angry - typical reactions but I wasn’t subjected as the Queen is to so much scrutiny. At the end of the day she is a human being like us all and needs love and support after losing her husband of 73 years.

Dear Jan, crying is good. It's true that the slightest thing can bring those feelings back. Our son was killed in 1993, we still miss him terribly, but as the Queen herself has said sorrow is the price we pay for love. When Sue was pregnant with Matt, I said I don't know if I can love another baby as much as I love Geraldine, our first. Sue said they bring their love with them. It was true, but husband, child, friend; they don't take that love with them when they go. It remains in us. Best wishes from Sue and me.

[CaroleF]

I've always been a supporter of the Monarchy and believe that with a Head of State who is not political it has helped our country to survive some of the things that happen under a Presidential system. So, along with many others I think one of the two reasons that our Queen has been able to live her life as she does is the love and support of Prince Philip - the other reason is her sense of duty.

I agree with Jan that the last few days have been hard, my loss of John was only last December but I felt I wanted to watch the broadcast from Windsor. To have to go through all the emotions that Jan mentions with the world watching is difficult to comprehend. I have great admiration for Her Majesty and I'm sure she will be supported by her family, just as I have been supported by my wonderful daughters and close friends.

Carole

[Onelife]

And whilst we grieve over the death of this remarkable man who has given and done so much we may spare a thought for those of our friends on the forum who have lost their partners and know only too well the pain and suffering Her Majesty must be experiencing at this time.

Nice one Foxy...especially having read some of the posts thereafter