Prince Philip Is Dead

[DR FREUD]

At age 99. just weeks before his 100th birthday. As husband of Queen Elizabeth and his funeral looming, how will this effect the current family situation that is going on?

[wsc]

He spent weeks in two London hospitals and had an undisclosed type of heart surgery while there, then was released and went back to Windsor Castle. He went to the hospital in mid-February, the Harry-Meghan-Oprah interview was in early March, and Philip was released in mid-March. I suspect he didn't know much about the interview because he probably wasn't told much about it, in consideration for his health and age. It's been reported that Philip wasn't happy about Megxit and was baffled by and somewhat disappointed with his grandson, Prince Harry. Prince Philip's funeral will be an occasion for Harry and Meghan to be in the same space with William, Catherine, Charles, Camilla, and the Queen, but I doubt Philip's passing will make much difference to either side in this family quarrel; one side feels persecuted and the other feels betrayed.

[+ WilliamM]

Prince Philip once said, "we have to make this monarchy thing work."

 

The New York Times

[Constantine]

He lived a full life. While he obviously had access to the best doctors during his lifetime, a lot of rich people die before 90, let alone 99. The guy just had great genes.

[+ WilliamM]

He spent weeks in two London hospitals and had an undisclosed type of heart surgery while there, then was released and went back to Windsor Castle. He went to the hospital in mid-February, the Harry-Meghan-Oprah interview was in early March, and Philip was released in mid-March. I suspect he didn't know much about the interview because he probably wasn't told much about it, in consideration for his health and age. It's been reported that Philip wasn't happy about Megxit and was baffled by and somewhat disappointed with his grandson, Prince Harry. Prince Philip's funeral will be an occasion for Harry and Meghan to be in the same space with William, Catherine, Charles, Camilla, and the Queen, but I doubt Philip's passing will make much difference to either side in this family quarrel; one side feels persecuted and the other feels betrayed.

 

Still, it is opportunity to come together

[marylander1940]

He lived a full life. While he obviously had access to the best doctors during his lifetime, a lot of rich people die before 90, let alone 99. The guy just had great genes.

 

yes, and he was also slim all his life! Always active!

[kingsley88]

yes, and he was also slim all his life! Always active!

Agreed!

One thing that probably helped is he gave up smoking on the day he married Elizabeth in his mid-20s. I recall from watching the Crown that his mother (Princess Alice who later became a nun) was a chain smoker and died at age 84. Also from watching the Crown, Elizabeth's father died at a young age in his mid-50s most likely due to his smoking habit. May he rest in peace.

[+ WilliamM]

The next few days will not be easy for Queen Elizabeth, who is also in her 90s

[kingsley88]

The next few days will not be easy for Queen Elizabeth, who is also in her 90s

I agree. When Prince Albert died in his early 40s, Queen Victoria apparently wore black for the remainder of her life. Both couples were love matches.

[cany10011]

I always found the younger Philip very attractive. Too bad it didn't really pass down to his children.

[Bargara Leatherboy]

I feel much sadness for her Majesty, not only does she have the burden of ruling Britannia, but she has a dysfunctional family to restore and has to do it on her own without her life partner

[+ FrankR]

I feel much sadness for her Majesty, not only does she have the burden of ruling Britannia, but she has a dysfunctional family to restore and has to do it on her own without her life partner

I suppose she could step down and let Charles step into the role...

[marylander1940]

I suppose she could step down and let Charles step into the role...

 

No! Because of her uncle's abdication that's not an option. She'll be Queen till her last breath.

[Bargara Leatherboy]

That won’t happen, she has certainly delegated some responsibility but will remain Queen with her fingers on the pulse until she passes

[+ g56whiz]

I feel much sadness for her Majesty, not only does she have the burden of ruling Britannia, but she has a dysfunctional family to restore and has to do it on her own without her life partner

I've a suspicion that the Prince was the source of much of the family's" dysfunction".

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

I'm waiting for the inevitable 'What was on his playlist' thread on Datalounge.

[+ WilliamM]

No! Because of her uncle's abdication that's not an option. She'll be Queen till her last breath.

There may come a time soon where the Queen has no choice

[marylander1940]

There may come a time soon where the Queen has no choice

 

She could remain chief of state in name while Charles does her duties till she dies and he becomes king.

 

Will (should) Harry and Meghan travel to his funeral?

[wsc]

The Queen has lost her life's love and her mate of over 70 years. It must hurt horribly, and I have dreaded this day and the hurt it would bring her.

 

But I would submit she is not and will not be devastated by the loss. From what I have read of her, and what I know of the trials and losses she has had to bear, she is, at least, two things: resilient and pragmatic. No one married to a man of 99 hasn't come to terms with with his inevitable, and probably increasingly imminent, death. She knew it would come, and more so sooner than later, I suspect. A month long stay in hospitals might have been a sign.

 

And I think the only thing she was more devoted to than Philip was Duty. She will honor that duty to her last breath. Her pragmatic side will give to Charles and William, greater shares in the "being seen" side of the job, as concessions to age and the challenges to her mobility. In fact, that's already happened. But she will go on fulfilling the oath she made on her 21st birthday, "I declare before you all that my whole life, whether it be long or short, shall be devoted to your service."

 

Plus - and said only with great reverence and respect - she's a tough old broad, one with a steely determination covered in matching hat and coat. She'll be fine because she can see no alternative.

[+ WilliamM]

Prince Philip in Canada in 1976, we didn't come here for our health. we can think of other ways of amusement.

[Luv2play]

Agreed!

One thing that probably helped is he gave up smoking on the day he married Elizabeth in his mid-20s. I recall from watching the Crown that his mother (Princess Alice who later became a nun) was a chain smoker and died at age 84. Also from watching the Crown, Elizabeth's father died at a young age in his mid-50s most likely due to his smoking habit. May he rest in peace.

I think the Queen's longevity comes from her mother's side of the family. Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, lived to 101.

 

The Queen's father, grandfather and great grandfather all died much younger.

 

The Queen's four children are all lucky to have inherited such genes but genes alone do not guarantee a long life.

[beachboy]

He spent weeks in two London hospitals and had an undisclosed type of heart surgery while there, then was released and went back to Windsor Castle. He went to the hospital in mid-February, the Harry-Meghan-Oprah interview was in early March, and Philip was released in mid-March. I suspect he didn't know much about the interview because he probably wasn't told much about it, in consideration for his health and age. It's been reported that Philip wasn't happy about Megxit and was baffled by and somewhat disappointed with his grandson, Prince Harry. Prince Philip's funeral will be an occasion for Harry and Meghan to be in the same space with William, Catherine, Charles, Camilla, and the Queen, but I doubt Philip's passing will make much difference to either side in this family quarrel; one side feels persecuted and the other feels betrayed.

I doubt that Megan will attend. Isn't she heavily pregnant?

[Luv2play]

Prince Philip in Canada in 1976, we didn't come here for our health. we can think of other ways of amusement.

 

Was that trip in the middle of winter? LOL

[BtmBearDad]

I'm waiting for the inevitable 'What was on his playlist' thread on Datalounge.

 

This made me laugh out loud ?

 

I have to remember to check DL later for the thread - some previous ones were quite funny.

 

 

BBD

[+ BenjaminNicholas]

This made me laugh out loud ?

 

I have to remember to check DL later for the thread - some previous ones were quite funny.

 

 

BBD

 

 

Houston, we have liftoff:

 

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