https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11437314
Prince Philip had died peacefully at home. Knew he was getting old and didn't look too well but still shocking. Thoughts with the Queen and her family.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-11437314
Prince Philip had died peacefully at home. Knew he was getting old and didn't look too well but still shocking. Thoughts with the Queen and her family.
Such a shame he didn't make it to his 100th birthday. Thank you HRH for a lifetime of service.
What's weird is only 10 minutes before this was announced today, myself and a friend were talking about his age/health....
It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
— The Royal Family (@RoyalFamily) April 9, 2021
His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. pic.twitter.com/XOIDQqlFPn
The Dukedom of Edinburgh now passes to his eldest son, the Prince of Wales.
The funeral is to be on Saturday with only 30 people allowed - so a solely Royal Family affair with no politicians from across the Commonwealth or foreign royals. Prince Philip is to be laid to rest under St George's Chapel in Windsor where King George VI, the Queen Mother and Princess Margaret are also entombed.
The Countess of Wessex, Sophie, has described the Duke's death as "so gentle".
The Prince of Wales pays tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh on behalf of The Royal Family. pic.twitter.com/tDP0rkKGzc
— Clarence House (@ClarenceHouse) April 10, 2021
Tributes poured in from across the Commonwealth and world, but this tribute from New Zealand's Parliament really struck a chord with me.
The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall viewed tributes left by the public, visibly moved.Yesterday @NZParliament paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh which started with MPs singing ‘whaakaria mai’ or ‘How Great Thou Art’ in the chamber of the House of Representatives #PrincePhilip 🇳🇿 pic.twitter.com/XZGoLz48G2
— Ant Pickles (@antpickles) April 14, 2021
The funeral list for tomorrow has been released. Due to Coronavirus it is down from around 800 to a maximum of 30.Prince Charles and Camilla moved by floral tributes left in honour of Prince Philip pic.twitter.com/CyRfl3gLTu
— The Sun (@TheSun) April 15, 2021
RIP Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. 1921-2021.
https://pbs.twimg.com/media/EzL4gYTV...jpg&name=small
The Queen arrives at St George's Chapel, where she is greeted by the Dean of Windsor, the Right Reverend David Conner.
— Sky News (@SkyNews) April 17, 2021
Prince Philip's coffin is followed by senior royals, including the Prince of Wales, Princess Royal, and Princes William and Harry.https://t.co/5veRhyq58Z pic.twitter.com/bfU3fuRJpYIn Memoriam HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, 1921-2021. pic.twitter.com/QoKgxOYnt5
— Boris Johnson (@BorisJohnson) April 17, 2021
Now I feel so sorry for the Queen being all alone :( I just started watching The Crown on netflix after his death. He seemed to have had such an amazing life
Speaking of the Queen, she's 95 today.Quote:
Originally Posted by Courtneyy
https://dynaimage.cdn.cnn.com/cnn/c_...-australia.jpg
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Originally Posted by -:Undertaker:-
OMG, it is? I didn't even realise. In Australia we celebrate her birthday on the 14th of June! :O Weird
That's because she has an actual birthday and an "official" birthday. :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Courtneyy
Yesterday was her *actual* birthday. Canada on the other hand celebrates her birthday on Victoria Day which is every May. Confusing, eh?