Toast 16,143 Posted March 13 5 hours ago, Talkative Finn said: But at least he (very sensibly) IS using a walking stick. And a real one, not one of those strange things the late Queen insisted of using. Agreed, the kind with a hook are much more useful and versatile than the others. I don't need a walking stick but I always take one when walking in the countryside, especially with dogs. It comes in handy for all sorts of things. Bashing down nettles, pulling down branches to reach fruit, testing the depth of water, holding back brambles ..... I once saw an old man who had fallen on the pavement (I was driving in traffic, so couldn't help). He was beside some railings and he had hooked his walking stick around the top bar and was managing to pull himself up. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,055 Posted April 14 Steps down as Colonel of the Scots Guards: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68806343 Eddie of Edinburgh to assume the role. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted April 14 8 hours ago, YoungWillz said: Steps down as Colonel of the Scots Guards: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68806343 Eddie of Edinburgh to assume the role. Edward and Sophie appear to be very busy in their Royal duties at the moment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sod's Law 447 Posted April 14 2 hours ago, Deathrace said: Edward and Sophie appear to be very busy in their Royal duties at the moment. Their kids probably had pretty ordinary careers ahead of them which are now all in tatters thanks to their creepy uncle's hijinks. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Leon Brittan 294 Posted April 14 Not sure if he'll see 90. Blokes basically a walking cadaver now 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 529 Posted April 15 4 hours ago, Sod's Law said: Their kids probably had pretty ordinary careers ahead of them which are now all in tatters thanks to their creepy uncle's hijinks. Andrew's daughters aren't doing much either are they? They remain relatively untainted despite obvious association issues, but are not particularly working royals as far as I understand it. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Talkative Finn 47 Posted April 15 12 hours ago, Leon Brittan said: Not sure if he'll see 90. Blokes basically a walking cadaver now I think they only give up those royal honorary colonelships when they really have to for health reasons. The time Prince Philip gave up his was about the last time we saw him walking. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lurking shadow 24 Posted October 9 Happy birthday to the Duke of Kent who turns 89 years old today! One to watch for next years list. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,143 Posted October 9 5 minutes ago, Lurking shadow said: Happy birthday to the Duke of Kent who turns 89 years old today! One to watch for next years list. Please post birthdays in the Happy Birthday thread, rather than making us think they've died. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lafaucheuse 4,051 Posted October 9 anyway, new photos. Looks ok all things considered but the duchess is wheelchair bound apparently 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,143 Posted October 9 Princess Alexandra not there though. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted October 9 13 minutes ago, Toast said: Princess Alexandra not there though. Certainly some food for thought for deadpoolers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ulitzer95 12,654 Posted October 9 1 hour ago, Lurking shadow said: Happy birthday to the Duke of Kent who turns 89 years old today! One to watch for next years list. He's been a big disappointment for deadpoolers and seems to be pretty active. Could easily linger on into his 90s. I would vote to keep him off the list. He wouldn't exactly be a big miss either. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Commtech Sio Bibble 2,052 Posted October 9 4 minutes ago, Ulitzer95 said: He's been a big disappointment for deadpoolers and seems to be pretty active. He looked awful a couple of years back and I was convinced he'd soon be dead. Seeing him now, I think he could quite easily go into his late 90s. His wife would be a much better shout. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Octopus of Odstock 2,200 Posted October 9 44 minutes ago, Commtech Sio Bibble said: He looked awful a couple of years back and I was convinced he'd soon be dead. Seeing him now, I think he could quite easily go into his late 90s. His wife would be a much better shout. As the OP here, I'd have to agree. The fact he is still doing Royal engagements too means he is not the lock I thought he was once and even continued to think he would be even just a couple of years ago. Katherine looks alright for her age but I think she is an outside shout for DL2025. PS Their house reminds me of The Big Breakfast house. Maybe that's where Zig and Zag live? 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 10 Cenotaph time, and his equerry laid a wreath on his behalf. Assumed this meant another non-attendance but then the camera cut to him standing unaided in full military dress uniform next to Tim Laurence on a balcony. Looked far better than he has recently, but at 90-odd, one bad chest infection or a fall could finish him off. But remarkably, doesn't look in immediate danger anymore. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted November 10 7 hours ago, RoverAndOut said: Cenotaph time, and his equerry laid a wreath on his behalf. Assumed this meant another non-attendance but then the camera cut to him standing unaided in full military dress uniform next to Tim Laurence on a balcony. Looked far better than he has recently, but at 90-odd, one bad chest infection or a fall could finish him off. But remarkably, doesn't look in immediate danger anymore. Any sign of his sister Princess Alexandra? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RoverAndOut 4,746 Posted November 10 3 hours ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Any sign of his sister Princess Alexandra? Didn't see or hear her mentioned but there was a third balcony that I'm not sure was focused on. One had Kate and Sophie, one had the Duke of Kent and Tim Laurence, the third...I don't know. EDIT: Scrolled through the iPlayer coverage and found the shot of the three balconies. Think the left one has the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in it. In which case, no sign of Princess Alexandra. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,346 Posted November 10 33 minutes ago, RoverAndOut said: Didn't see or hear her mentioned but there was a third balcony that I'm not sure was focused on. One had Kate and Sophie, one had the Duke of Kent and Tim Laurence, the third...I don't know. EDIT: Scrolled through the iPlayer coverage and found the shot of the three balconies. Think the left one has the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester in it. In which case, no sign of Princess Alexandra. Many thanks. She is more and more on my radar. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Comped 529 Posted November 11 On 10/11/2024 at 12:45, drunkasaskunk said: Needs a better fitting coat... But otherwise looks his age. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Viceroy 13 Posted November 13 Even if he has slowed down, the Duke is doing great for 89. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
