Why no thread on Phil the Greek?

[Derek Smith]

Earthdweller said:

MYOB said:

Having worked in the Trade and Investment Department at the time he was the "Ambassador to Trade", I presume this is Andy.

It would be indiscreet of me to name names .... but

Someone in the canteen said, 'It's their sense of entitlement that gets me.' But they are entitled was the reply.

There was criticism of Phil in the canteen, and one PC reckoned that the Queen shouldn't have married him. A female PC, a WPC as was, said, 'She married for love.' The PC said, 'She was paid to marry someone who'd be useful to us, like a German or [racial term for French nationals] and most nodded in agreement.

When Di first visited the City, I was on duty by at an adjacent division. I made my way over and infiltrated through the crowd. The Inspector, one Mad Max Maclain, caught me, shook his head, and said, 'You go stand with the other rubber-neckers.' There was a group of PCs in one corner, all come to watch, some who tried to put over the image of big, hard man. Great fun. She was in that low cut dress I think, but as she emerged from the car, the place lit up like an explosion by the press, so I can't be sure. Chas was there, and he didn't even merit a flash bulb.

[cuprabob]

Earthdweller said:

MYOB said:

Having worked in the Trade and Investment Department at the time he was the "Ambassador to Trade", I presume this is Andy.

It would be indiscreet of me to name names .... but

No sweat

[ClaphamGT3]

Fermit and Sexy Sarah said:

speedchick said:

Dromedary66 said:

NikBartlett said:

I have a suspicion that the Forth Bridge is already down and there will be an official announcement Sunday morning.

Called that one wrong.

Quite a few on twitter think it's already happened, but that it's being kept quiet until Tuesday morning.

Why Tuesday, specifically?

I suspect that there is no view that his life is in immediate danger and that he's in hospital for something boringly routine.

If he were close to the end, he would surely be at Windsor Castle where a hospice type facility could be very easily set up and staffed so that he could slip away at home and where it would be much easier for family to come and say their goodbyes away from the press

[Lardydah]

As part of my lunchtime stroll I walk past Windsor Castle, today there were a few members of the press with cameras setup, big satellite dishes on top of vans etc.. Obviously they're expecting something to happen.

[Ayahuasca]

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

You can’t say ‘Japs’’ anymore. Who do you think you are, Prince Philip?

[bigothunter]

Ayahuasca said:

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

You can’t say ‘Japs’’ anymore. Who do you think you are, Prince Philip?

Nah - Prince Philip would say 'Nips'

[Halmyre]

A colleague of mine was witness to Phil getting his 'witty' comments turned back on him. He was visiting a council department where she was working at the time. He asked someone where they lived, and was given the name of a local town. "That's a bit of a dump isn't it?", said Phil. "Well, we can't all live in grace and favour houses" came the retort, at which point the entourage was promptly moved along to its next port of call.

[NikBartlett]

Dromedary66 said:

NikBartlett said:

I have a suspicion that the Forth Bridge is already down and there will be an official announcement Sunday morning.

Called that one wrong.

Yup, although he's still in there. Hopefully he'll get let out soon and go on to reach 100.

[ddom]

Halmyre said:

A colleague of mine was witness to Phil getting his 'witty' comments turned back on him. He was visiting a council department where she was working at the time. He asked someone where they lived, and was given the name of a local town. "That's a bit of a dump isn't it?", said Phil. "Well, we can't all live in grace and favour houses" came the retort, at which point the entourage was promptly moved along to its next port of call.

Oh, he's a 'card' isn't he The trouble is his deeply offensive comments have long been brushed over as 'gaffes' because 'he's just a funny old sort'. Prince Philip is to the UK what Donald Trump is to the US, an individual who doesn't, and cannot hide their views. Where others, even if they have these outdated tones have learnt to either keep them to themselves or evolve into a better person. Anyone else would be held up as an out and out racist and misogynist, but...it's just 'dear ol' Phil'. I would say it was a huge relief to everyone at the palace when he scaled back public duties?

That's why, I would suggest not much interest and not a huge thread on the man.

[mikees]

ddom said:

Prince Philip is to the UK what Donald Trump is to the US, an individual who doesn't, and cannot hide their views.

That's why, I would suggest not much interest and not a huge thread on the man.

I think this might disprove you point.

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?h=0&...

[sgtBerbatov]

NikBartlett said:

Dromedary66 said:

NikBartlett said:

I have a suspicion that the Forth Bridge is already down and there will be an official announcement Sunday morning.

Called that one wrong.

Yup, although he's still in there. Hopefully he'll get let out soon and go on to reach 100.

Not a chance. He'll croak it before the end of next week.

There is a different vibe to this hospital admission. Charlie and Billy have gone in to see him, and I'd like to think the hospital is correct in saying that visitors are allowed under exceptional circumstances, and that end of life is the reason and not the fact they're the royal family.

It'd be exceptional for a royal to be in the QE in Birmingham, not so with a hospital used to royalty.

[Digger]

sgtBerbatov said:

Not a chance. He'll croak it before the end of next week.

Incorrect. Stubborn man will want a telegram from his wife in June.

[LordGrover]

ddom said:

Oh, he's a 'card' isn't he The trouble is his deeply offensive comments have long been brushed over as 'gaffes' because 'he's just a funny old sort'. Prince Philip is to the UK what Donald Trump is to the US, an individual who doesn't, and cannot hide their views. Where others, even if they have these outdated tones have learnt to either keep them to themselves or evolve into a better person. Anyone else would be held up as an out and out racist and misogynist, but...it's just 'dear ol' Phil'. I would say it was a huge relief to everyone at the palace when he scaled back public duties?

That's why, I would suggest not much interest and not a huge thread on the man.

I rather think it's you that's out of touch.
You may speak for a vocal minority, but most accept that he's the 'product' of an earlier age, when things were unimaginably different to now. You are free to disagree with him and even abhor some of his views and opinions.
Trump on the other hand, is an arse.

[sgtBerbatov]

Digger said:

sgtBerbatov said:

Not a chance. He'll croak it before the end of next week.

Incorrect. Stubborn man will want a telegram from his wife in June.

He'll be waiting a long time, she only sends pre-printed cards now.

[Smollet]

hiccy18 said:

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.

That did cross my mind too.

[HTP99]

Smollet said:

hiccy18 said:

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.

That did cross my mind too.

Charles was also pictured with teary eyes.

[Smollet]

LordGrover said:

I rather think it's you that's out of touch.
You may speak for a vocal minority, but most accept that he's the 'product' of an earlier age, when things were unimaginably different to now. You are free to disagree with him and even abhor some of his views and opinions.
Trump on the other hand, is an arse.

Agreed. Phil for all his “faults” I suspect is probably quite humble deep down. Trump otoh.

[Muzzer79]

HTP99 said:

Smollet said:

hiccy18 said:

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.

That did cross my mind too.

Charles was also pictured with teary eyes.

I don't buy the "teary eyes"

Sounds like press making a mountain out of nothing.

He was probably just tired or something.

[MXRod]

bigothunter said:

Ayahuasca said:

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

You can’t say ‘Japs’’ anymore. Who do you think you are, Prince Philip?

Nah - Prince Philip would say 'Nips'

Nope , slitty eyes

It sounds like it may be another UTI , he has had them in the past , get well soon , or dont let him suffer ,
touchy subject , do you think a DNR may be in force

[ddom]

LordGrover said:

I rather think it's you that's out of touch.
You may speak for a vocal minority, but most accept that he's the 'product' of an earlier age, when things were unimaginably different to now. You are free to disagree with him and even abhor some of his views and opinions.
Trump on the other hand, is an arse.

Totally agree on Trump, he's an awful man. As for a 'product' of an earlier age, that's just a lame excuse. In a position like that, with let's face it nothing else to do but to study people, you would think a mind would evolve. It's just an excuse for what it is. Everyone else in this day and age is held to personal account, seemingly not the Royals....although he is not the biggest issue they have really