Prince Philip has died

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He died this morning

@stairway

I don’t think Meghan would be invited anyway. The funeral should be about him. Not sure what will happen with Harry.

What a bizarre comment. Do you also think KM shouldn't be invited?

@stairway

I don’t think Meghan would be invited anyway. The funeral should be about him. Not sure what will happen with Harry.

Of course she would be 'invited' but she won't come because of her pregnancy.

Harry will come. I am really looking forward to seeing him (on TV), and hope the reunion is a good one.

@jessstan2 the Queen Mother had a ceremonial funeral, as did Diana (they used the QM plans to pull it together quickly).

The last state funeral was Churchill. The next one will be the Queen.

@Jurassicperk why post that on a condolence thread? Start a new thread if you don't like the bloke. That's not what this thread is for

Wtf is with the Meghan being lynched comments‽ Jesus fc.

Are we in a period of National Mourning ? Obvs when HerM dies we will be. Friend in online court hearing said judge observed minutes silence as she broke the news via court platform. Made me wonder. Then remembered I was in court when silence was observed for Diana (think the day after was a Monday?). What with lockdown hadn’t considered official mourning on top.

Plenty of other places to air your urgent disparaging opinion on a public figure who has just died. This isn't it. Also, consider keeping them to yourself.

I feel so sorry for the Queen. Everyone knew it was coming but it must still be very hard.

With restricted numbers I assume partners of relatives may not attend to allow other people to attend

sounding that the Queen and Philip will even get to be buried together- he’s expected to be laid to rest in the family plot and her in Westminster Abbey

Queen Victoria is buried at Windsor with Albert. It’s highly unlikely the Queen would choose anything else.

It is strange how people are insisting this is a condolence thread. For a start the OP did not offer any condolences. And it’s in chat....so people will ‘chat’.

@Jubilate

You mean we all get a free pass when we die and no one is allowed to be honest about our flaws? Brilliant news.

"Crunchymum
Such is the circle of life.

He was lucky to have lived a long, vibrant and privileged life. He was lucky to have had kids and grandchildren and great grandchildren, but like with anyone who is almost 100, I feel no great sadness or grief.

I hope the public are respectful but realistic."

GreenHairyThing
You may not mourn, which is understandable as you have no personal relationship. Those around him will and shouldn't need to feel like they are wrong for grieving because he lived a long life.

I saw this attititide time and again working in a care home and it's such a shame for the relatives who feel devastated to lose their constant, the one who was always there and who seemed eternal (logic doesn't come into it).

A loss is a loss, even if they're 100.""

Well said @GreenHairyThing. I find this casual dismissal of the death of older people very upsetting. You can still mourn the loss of someone you loved and valued even if they are elderly and their death was not unexpected.

Very sad news and I feel sorry for the Queen. As someone else said on here, he was wonderfully witty and charming. It's a shame he didn't make it to 100 but good that it was peaceful and he was at home.

I agree that Meghan will get ripped to shreds whichever choice she makes in this situation. If she stays at home, it will be because she doesn't care, if she goes, she will be making it all about her and every move she makes will be scrutinised.

Therefore, given travel would be risky for her now, plus this kind of event will be excrrutiating for her, she is definitely better off staying at home!

[quote JamesMiddletonsMarshmallows]@Jurassicperk why post that on a condolence thread? Start a new thread if you don't like the bloke. That's not what this thread is for[/quote]
Where are the rules as to what this thread is for? The op simply says he's died, not that positive comments only are welcome. People are allowed to have different opinions, you know.

As I've said I feel terribly sad for the Queen, who's lost her companion of 73 years. She must be heartbroken. However I cannot bear the idea that when someone dies, particularly someone who's not been a stranger to controversy, everyone has to be devastated and say only positive things about that person. Being a disrespectful dick isn't on, perhaps (and some might argue that the DofE wasn't absolutely respectful all of the time). But posting an opposing opinion or reports of things that actually happened is fine, surely.

ineedahilidaynow your post brought to mind many a thread such as ‘Aibu not invited to a family funeral’ and all of the ensuing comments and drips feeds. Laughed out loud.
Not disrespectfully - a side thought.

@WeekendCEO

It is strange how people are insisting this is a condolence thread. For a start the OP did not offer any condolences. And it’s in chat....so people will ‘chat’.

Precisely! Perhaps those who want a condolences thread should start one.

@Mugginyouleftrightandcentre

If you'd RTFT you'd see I've already written about how it's sad when anyone dies. However, I'll save my kindess and compassion for the people who don't live (and die) in complete privilege and luxury. The people who battle every day for survival in a cruel and harsh society where the poor, disenfranchised, judged and downtrodden are left to suffer with no regard from the 'haves'.