RIP Prince Philip

[skatingguy]

Prince Philip, husband of the U.K.'s Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99

In his active years, Philip helped set a new course for the monarchy under a young queen, championing Britain itself.

www.nbcnews.com

 

[rfisher]

My condolences to all the UK members. Regardless of how one might feel about the British monarchy as an institution, Phillip is the longest lived consort in British history.

 

[SHARPIE]

I know he was very old and unwell but I’m very sad at this news.

 

[DFJ]

Although not unexpected, very sad news indeed. The Queen must be feeling a great loss today.

 

[Parsley Sage]

This is so sad. A life well lived.

 

[KatieC]

Very sad. RIP

 

[puglover]

My heart is so heavy for the Queen.

 

[Finnice]

I am not a fan of the institution, but I feel for the Queen and Prince Philip's other family. And he was just two months and day short for becoming 100 years old.

 

[skatesindreams]

My heart is so heavy for the Queen.

I ache for her.

 

[Catherine M]

Expected news but still sad. Thoughts are with the Queen--he's been the most important person in her life since her teenage years.

 

[MsZem]

It's been a challenging time for the BRF, and now to lose Prince Philip, too. I imagine it's comforting that he was able to be part of their lives for so long.

 

[kittyjake5]

Rest in Peace Prince Philip. Feeling very sad. My condolences to the lovely Queen and the Royal Family.

 

[Frau Muller]

Oh, what sad news! Only two months shy of his 100th birthday. May he Rest In Peace.

 

[Judy]

Born in 1921 .. all the history that he saw and lived through. I read that he wanted a quiet funeral.

 

[Parsley Sage]

The largest bell of the Peace Tower at the Parliament Buildings in Ottawa is tolling 99 times today in tribute.

I was really hoping he would make it to his 100th birthday. He deserved the 100th birthday greeting from The Queen.

 

[love_skate2011]

News comments outside of Britain are rejoicing in this news: Asia, Arab, Africa, Minorities. Imagine once The Queens dies.

what are reactions in America being a Republic and Republic of Ireland ?

 

[Kruss]

Praying for the Queen and her family. Grief is grief no matter who you are, and I can't imagine hers at losing her great love. I am sad at this news this morning.

 

[Debrah]

A great loss, I am so very sad for the Queen, his family, the Commonwealth, condolences to all those whose lives he touched. The entire world has lost yet another iconic soul, may he R.I.P. I hope the tabloids will back off and give the Queen and her family some peace to heal and deal with this great loss.

 

[SHARPIE]

Satirical but respectful from the Daily Mash

Prince Philip 1952-2021: A life spent not giving a bugger what you think

TODAY is the memorial service for Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who passed on after 99 years not giving a bugger what anyone thinks about him.

www.thedailymash.co.uk

 

[skatingfan5]

Though not unexpected given his age and recent hospitalization, it still is sad news. Thinking of the Queen most especially.

 

[canbelto]

NYT obit is great:

Prince Philip, Husband of Queen Elizabeth II, Is Dead at 99 (Published 2021)

The Duke of Edinburgh, who married the future queen in 1947, brought the monarchy into the 20th century, but his occasional tactless comments hurt his image.

www.nytimes.com

 

[SHARPIE]

News comments outside of Britain are rejoicing in this news: Asia, Arab, Africa, Minorities. Imagine once The Queens dies.

what are reactions in America being a Republic and Republic of Ireland ?

Cant imagine rejoicing at the news that a lady has lost her husband after over 70 years. Although I had to come off Twitter earlier, it’s predictably vile.

All scheduled programming has been cancelled on the main UK TV channels today. (Even QVC is off air! I don’t watch QVC but I did around the time of Diana’s death and remembered they did the same then.... so I checked)

 

[love_skate2011]

Cant imagine rejoicing at the news that a lady has lost her husband after over 70 years. Although I had to come off Twitter earlier, it’s predictably vile.

All scheduled programming has been cancelled on the main UK TV channels today. (Even QVC is off air! I don’t watch QVC but I did around the time of Diana’s death and remembered they did the same then.... so I checked)

yes should read twitter, especially young woke people and instagram.

But you have to understand that for some people , monarchy represents colonialism, hold your breath coz it will even get uglier once its the Queen.

 

[PRlady]

I don't think Prince Phillip was the epitome of right-think and I don't think he ever wanted to be. I liked his frankness even when it was less than flattering, and yes, he said racist things like a lot of people born in 1921. But his loyalty to his wife and the monarchy was commendable, and he overcame a terrible upbringing with a lot of trauma. RIP.

 

[allezfred]

News comments outside of Britain are rejoicing in this news: Asia, Arab, Africa, Minorities. Imagine once The Queens dies.

what are reactions in America being a Republic and Republic of Ireland ?

Respectful messages of condolence from our head of state, head of Government and main opposition leader (President of Sinn Fein). I don't know what else you are expecting.

 

[love_skate2011]

Respectful messages of condolence from our head of state, head of Government and main opposition leader (President of Sinn Fein). I don't know what else you are expecting.

sorry, so I was reading too much twitter and instagram posts
what about the general public ?

 

[Karen-W]

News comments outside of Britain are rejoicing in this news: Asia, Arab, Africa, Minorities. Imagine once The Queens dies.

what are reactions in America being a Republic and Republic of Ireland ?

I turned on the TV briefly when I woke up and read the news on FB about an hour ago. Briefly channel surfed the 3 main networks - all were on commercial breaks, saw it on the news crawler on CNN, and Fox News - none of them were doing non-stop coverage but Fox did have a brief bit on his passing which was very respectful (I would expect nothing less from Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer) but they gave more time to the news that MLB has moved the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver this morning during the 10 or so minutes I had the TV on than they did on Philip's passing.

Very sad news and my thoughts are with the Queen, her family, and all of the Brits/Commonwealth FSUers who are mourning the loss of an iconic man.

 

[canbelto]

Prince Philip was very racist. However, he was also by all accounts a loving husband and grandfather. Here's an article about what he's said:

Prince Philip: King of the Awkward and Offensive One-Liner (Published 2017)

Over seven decades, the outspoken husband of Queen Elizabeth II has produced a remarkable collection of politically incorrect, tone deaf and, on occasion, genuinely funny quips.

www.nytimes.com

“If you stay here much longer, you’ll all be slitty-eyed.”​

— To British students in China, during a 1986 state visit

Also who watches Fox and Friends anyway? It's the most vapid show. There's absolutely no news content on it.

 

[allezfred]

sorry, so I was reading too much twitter and instagram posts
what about the general public ?

The feeling of the general public is more reflected by the statements of our leaders than by commenters on social media.

 

[love_skate2011]

I turned on the TV briefly when I woke up and read the news on FB about an hour ago. Briefly channel surfed the 3 main networks - all were on commercial breaks, saw it on the news crawler on CNN, and Fox News - none of them were doing non-stop coverage but Fox did have a brief bit on his passing which was very respectful (I would expect nothing less from Dana Perino and Bill Hemmer) but they gave more time to the news that MLB has moved the All-Star Game from Atlanta to Denver this morning during the 10 or so minutes I had the TV on than they did on Philip's passing.

Very sad news and my thoughts are with the Queen, her family, and all of the Brits/Commonwealth FSUers who are mourning the loss of an iconic man.

Surprised Fox aires more time to Royalty ? considering its base of viewers and fans