Why no thread on Phil the Greek?

[mikees]

Fees like this time it might be a bit serious. I like the old contrarian but I know he splits opinions.

[hiccy18]

Old person goes to hospital quite a bit after he's had the jag, so not Covid therefore not newsworthy.

The fact that Charles has gone to see him suggests this is terminal, bit of a shame.

[Slackline]

I wonder who will take up the role of insulting just about everybody if he doesn't make it

As an aside, it appears Harry has a private jet on standby to come over to see him. Luckily, as a Royal, he doesn't have to quarantine and will be allowed to visit him in hospital if that's where he is.

[Digger]

Slackline said:

I wonder who will take up the role of insulting just about everybody if he doesn't make it

As an aside, it appears Harry has a private jet on standby to come over to see him. Luckily, as a Royal, he doesn't have to quarantine and will be allowed to visit him in hospital if that's where he is.

In this particular case I would have zero issues whatsoever with family members travelling to his bedside!

[Slackline]

Digger said:

Slackline said:

I wonder who will take up the role of insulting just about everybody if he doesn't make it

As an aside, it appears Harry has a private jet on standby to come over to see him. Luckily, as a Royal, he doesn't have to quarantine and will be allowed to visit him in hospital if that's where he is.

In this particular case I would have zero issues whatsoever with family members travelling to his bedside!

Indeed. I wish everyone who had a terminally ill relative could do the same!

[survivalist]

Slackline said:

Digger said:

Slackline said:

I wonder who will take up the role of insulting just about everybody if he doesn't make it

As an aside, it appears Harry has a private jet on standby to come over to see him. Luckily, as a Royal, he doesn't have to quarantine and will be allowed to visit him in hospital if that's where he is.

In this particular case I would have zero issues whatsoever with family members travelling to his bedside!

Indeed. I wish everyone who had a terminally ill relative could do the same!

Indeed. Everyone should be able to do this, being a member of the royal family shouldn't come into it.

[Cold]

Whether or not a patient is allowed visitors is down to the discretion of the individual hospital.

Unfortunately, Charles being allowed in to visit doesn't look too promising for Philip.

[FourWheelDrift]

Slackline said:

I wonder who will take up the role of insulting just about everybody if he doesn't make it

As an aside, it appears Harry has a private jet on standby to come over to see him. Luckily, as a Royal, he doesn't have to quarantine and will be allowed to visit him in hospital if that's where he is.

Private plane with no contact with others, a lot safer than all the people still travelling in and out of the country on regular passenger flights. Also it's a private hospital that has different rules.

[Slackline]

FourWheelDrift said:

Slackline said:

I wonder who will take up the role of insulting just about everybody if he doesn't make it

As an aside, it appears Harry has a private jet on standby to come over to see him. Luckily, as a Royal, he doesn't have to quarantine and will be allowed to visit him in hospital if that's where he is.

Private plane with no contact with others, a lot safer than all the people still travelling in and out of the country on regular passenger flights. Also it's a private hospital that has different rules.

Cool. So he's just hammering home the global warming thing he's so passionate about. Got it

[PeteinSQ]

I actually met him very briefly about twenty years ago at a DofE awards ceremony. He didn't disappoint.... Because the award had been going on for quite some time he asked if any of the parents in attendance had done the award. One lady put her hand up to say she had so he asked which one she'd done. The award is in three categories of bronze, silver and gold. She said she'd done the bronze award to which Phillip replied that it was "better than nothing I suppose". Which did make everyone laugh.

He's obviously pretty old fashioned but then he is pretty ancient and a member of the Royal Family so what would you expect?

[ddom]

Very old privileged old man sick in hospital, Meh...who really cares? I am sure he will get the very best of care

[Cold]

ddom said:

Very old privileged old man sick in hospital, Meh...who really cares? I am sure he will get the very best of care

Quick, say something about taxpayers' money.

[tapandunwrap]

Lots of murmurs afoot on twitter this evening that it might be somewhat more permanent than the brief stay the media have been suggesting.

Then again, everyone is bored as sin and the rumour mill is rife.

[Muddle238]

I’ve got a niggling feeling it’s rather more serious than the media is letting on, first a “brief” overnight stay has turned into days and now into next week.

I saw a brief clip earlier of Charles entering the hospital, there was just something about his facial expression/body language that gave me a slight shiver.

I do hope however it’s nothing serious and that the Duke recovers swiftly.

[Earthdweller]

Let’s not forget that Philip, a member of the Greek Royal family was a decorated War hero who was mentioned in dispatches during the battle of Matapan, served in the Royal Navy in the Med, took part in the invasion of Sicily and then went to the Far East to fight the Japs

He’s one of the few WW2 veterans left, a career Naval officer who gave up his career for his wife who he has supported for decades

I for one, which him a speedy recovery

[CaptainSlow]

Slackline said:

FourWheelDrift said:

Slackline said:

I wonder who will take up the role of insulting just about everybody if he doesn't make it

As an aside, it appears Harry has a private jet on standby to come over to see him. Luckily, as a Royal, he doesn't have to quarantine and will be allowed to visit him in hospital if that's where he is.

Private plane with no contact with others, a lot safer than all the people still travelling in and out of the country on regular passenger flights. Also it's a private hospital that has different rules.

Cool. So he's just hammering home the global warming thing he's so passionate about. Got it

He's passionate about telling others what to do, not to actually do as he preaches.

[CubanPete]

Earthdweller said:

Let’s not forget that Philip, a member of the Greek Royal family was a decorated War hero who was mentioned in dispatches during the battle of Matapan, served in the Royal Navy in the Med, took part in the invasion of Sicily and then went to the Far East to fight the Japs

He’s one of the few WW2 veterans left, a career Naval officer who gave up his career for his wife who he has supported for decades

I for one, which him a speedy recovery

Always has come across as a talented selfless chap, I think his sense of humour is brilliant. I wish him a speedy recovery too.

[Smoggy XJR]

Earthdweller said:

Let’s not forget that Philip, a member of the Greek Royal family was a decorated War hero who was mentioned in dispatches during the battle of Matapan, served in the Royal Navy in the Med, took part in the invasion of Sicily and then went to the Far East to fight the Japs

He’s one of the few WW2 veterans left, a career Naval officer who gave up his career for his wife who he has supported for decades

I for one, which him a speedy recovery

Well said.

[knk]

Earthdweller said:

Let’s not forget that Philip, a member of the Greek Royal family was a decorated War hero who was mentioned in dispatches during the battle of Matapan, served in the Royal Navy in the Med, took part in the invasion of Sicily and then went to the Far East to fight the Japs

He’s one of the few WW2 veterans left, a career Naval officer who gave up his career for his wife who he has supported for decades

I for one, which him a speedy recovery

Sadly, a speedy recovery is unlikely, and an improvement is likely to be temporary.
That is just the odds, going into hospital in your nineties.

[hiccy18]

Earthdweller said:

Let’s not forget that Philip, a member of the Greek Royal family was a decorated War hero who was mentioned in dispatches during the battle of Matapan, served in the Royal Navy in the Med, took part in the invasion of Sicily and then went to the Far East to fight the Japs

He’s one of the few WW2 veterans left, a career Naval officer who gave up his career for his wife who he has supported for decades

I for one, which him a speedy recovery

Spot on that man, well said.

Although personally I'll wish him a speedy recovery.

Edited by hiccy18 on Saturday 20th February 21:39