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Prince Philip has died

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YellowPurple · 09/04/2021 12:06

He died this morning

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Crunchymum · 09/04/2021 12:14

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.

Ohdoleavemealone · 09/04/2021 12:14

I am surprisngly shocked by his death. I knwo he has been ill for a long time and it shouldn't be a surprise but I don't think a senior royal has died in my adulthood so I kind of saw his as invincable.
How sad for HM and their family. I hope they are allowed to grieve in private.

the80sweregreat · 09/04/2021 12:15

I thought he would make it to 100.

Kinneddar · 09/04/2021 12:15

Awww thats sad. Wonder what'll happen I regards to his funeral. Certainly won't be the one that was planned

GreenHairThingy · 09/04/2021 12:15

As with any family losing an elderly relative, the pain still hits hard even though there may be a buffer of comfort of a long and happy life lived.

I imagine the Queen is devastated, they appeared to have a very close bond. With her being elderly herself I hope she can weather the heartbreak. My Nanna never really recovered from my grandad passing aged 69, although much younger than HM at 65 when he passed.

vinoandbrie · 09/04/2021 12:16

The Iron Duke. RIP Prince Philip, terribly sad news. A life of dedicated public service.

WhatTimeIsItCuckoo · 09/04/2021 12:16

Very sad news Sad

GreenHairThingy · 09/04/2021 12:16

@Kinneddar

Awww thats sad. Wonder what'll happen I regards to his funeral. Certainly won't be the one that was planned
I have read previously that he didn't want a fuss
Piccalino3 · 09/04/2021 12:16

This has made me feel so sad. I know he was 99 but I really wanted him to get to 100. Poor Queen.

BrownEyedGirl80 · 09/04/2021 12:16

R.i.p

wheretonow123 · 09/04/2021 12:16

RIP Philip.

It was a great life - pity he did not make the 100 milestone.

A funeral and subsequent get together may provide an opportunity for the family to repair some bridges. Might be an opportunity for Harry, Charles and William to reassess priorities and have a reconciliation.

FairyDust123456 · 09/04/2021 12:17

So sad Sad poor Queenie too Sad

H1978 · 09/04/2021 12:17

Such sad news. Can’t imagine loosing someone you’ve been married to for 73 years 😢.

Itsalonghaul · 09/04/2021 12:17

Very very sad day - he has had a wonderful life.

TheVampiresWife · 09/04/2021 12:17

No love for the RF but must be devastating for the queen after 73 years of marriage, and I feel for her.

What happens next - does the country go into mourning? How long for? I wonder what form the funeral will take, given current restrictions.

Blackdog19 · 09/04/2021 12:18

Such sad news. As a pp I hope that the queen can weather the heartbreak. Was only 3 weeks between my grandparents, the couldn’t last without each other.

User262626 · 09/04/2021 12:18

Such a shame he didn’t get to reach his upcoming 100th birthday. Also very sad for the queen losing her husband of 70 years.

BrownEyedGirl80 · 09/04/2021 12:18

I really wanted him to get a telegram from the Queen.I don't mean to be crass I just think it would have been something he'd have found amusing.

AbsolutelyPatsy · 09/04/2021 12:18

it must have been expected, but i am sad

AWamBamBoom · 09/04/2021 12:19

Such sad news. The man was a legend

Uronmute · 09/04/2021 12:19

Very sad for the Queen, but no surprise.

thecognoscenti · 09/04/2021 12:19

That is sad, though he had a long and interesting life which he lived well. I seem to remember he didn't want to make it to 100 so he had his way. I feel for HM to have lost her companion of so many years.

GreenHairThingy · 09/04/2021 12:20

@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.

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.

moochingtothepub · 09/04/2021 12:20

Been waiting for this, it's the vicars day off so I've got to sort out the he protocols

OrangeBlossomsinthesun · 09/04/2021 12:20

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