Sean 6,315 Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, j0neseur0 said: Wonder is Boris' big lockdown breif on Monday just happens to scrap the limit on funeral attendants..... He won`t scrap them but in light of this news and falling infection hospital and death rates he will loosen it with Philip in mind.30 mourners would only just include the Queen and his direct descendants and their spouses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted February 20, 2021 Didn't go in the front entrance either Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathtreat23 189 Posted February 20, 2021 This must surely still ominius as you're defintely only allowed visitors if it's end of life. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted February 20, 2021 4 minutes ago, Man About The Forum said: Does seem quick. Does the next of kin have to formally identify the deceased in the event of a hospital death? No. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Sean said: He won`t scrap them but in light of this news and falling infection hospital and death rates he will loosen it with Philip in mind.30 mourners would only just include the Queen and his direct descendants and their spouses. Bear in mind though that Philip doesn't want a big funeral. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted February 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Didn't go in the front entrance either Not unusual - Philip has in recent years used that entrance as well . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted February 20, 2021 Just now, The Old Crem said: Not unusual - Philip has in recent years used that entrance as well . I didn't know Philip and Charles liked going in through the back door! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted February 20, 2021 5 minutes ago, Sean said: He won`t scrap them but in light of this news and falling infection hospital and death rates he will loosen it with Philip in mind.30 mourners would only just include the Queen and his direct descendants and their spouses. Even through she is vaccinated I doubt she will want 100 or more people at St George's chapel for the funeral. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GEMINEYE 206 Posted February 20, 2021 Photo of Prince Charles after visiting Prince Philip, looking a bit teary. I think we will have hit No.5 soon, if it hasn't happened already... 2 4 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted February 20, 2021 'Sky News understands he travelled from Highgrove in Gloucestershire and was visiting as the Duke has been in hospital a little longer than expected.' Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted February 20, 2021 No but I would think they would want about 50 or slightly less people in Westminster Abbey.He has 4 children 8 grandchildren (5 married) several great grandchildren now old enough to attend (Prince George Savannah and Isla Phillips) and quite a few other Royals like Duke and Duchess of Kent Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Princess Alexandra Princess Margarets Children and Grandchildren.That alone is about 30 without the Prime Minister and Carrie and any other close friends. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathtreat23 189 Posted February 20, 2021 Doesn't explain the picture through does it?! I think the end maybe near. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted February 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, GEMINEYE said: Photo of Prince Charles after visiting Prince Philip, looking a bit teary. I think we will have hit No.5 soon, if it hasn't happened already... As they say a picture paints a thousand words. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted February 20, 2021 Just now, Sean said: No but I would think they would want about 50 or slightly less people in Westminster Abbey.He has 4 children 8 grandchildren (5 married) several great grandchildren now old enough to attend (Prince George Savannah and Isla Phillips) and quite a few other Royals like Duke and Duchess of Kent Prince and Princess Michael of Kent Princess Alexandra Princess Margarets Children and Grandchildren.That alone is about 30 without the Prime Minister and Carrie and any other close friends. It wont be the Abbey - too big for a private cermeony. It be Windsor as that's where they both being buried. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted February 20, 2021 'Prince Charles visits his ill father Philip in hospital where Duke of Edinburgh, 99, is set to stay until next week amid Buckingham Palace's Megxit fury' https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9281613/Prince-Charles-visits-father-Prince-Philip-King-Edward-VII-hospital.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: It wont be the Abbey - too big for a private cermeony. It be Windsor as that's where they both being buried. Yep that and the fact Philip has said he doesn't want a bells and whistles ceremony. Will probably be similar enough to Margaret's ceremony Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,583 Posted February 20, 2021 2 minutes ago, DCI Frank Burnside said: Yep that and the fact Philip has said he doesn't want a bells and whistles ceremony. Will probably be similar enough to Margaret's ceremony That still had about 300 people including tones of her 'friends'. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Windsor 2,233 Posted February 20, 2021 That’s were he is ended up. At St George’s Chapel, Windsor. I think you are all reading too much into the visit. Could've been breaking the news about Mr and Mrs Hewitt. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted February 20, 2021 36 minutes ago, ECG said: Just spoken to my mum (care home nurse), and she's reckons they wouldn't be allowing visits unless it's end of life. Probably right for ‘normal’ patients and it is sounding like the end is near but if they make exceptions for anyone it will be for the Royals so it is possible we are all reading too much into it. I think if he isn’t discharged from Hospital by Monday or Tuesday he is certainly a lot iller than they are letting on even if he lasts that long the next 48 to 72 hours could be crucial. As for Charles visit been short if Phillip is close to the end is possible he is sleeping a lot or dosing in and out of consciousness could be quite distressing and upsetting and there isn’t really a lot you can do understandable if Charles doesn’t stay long . Knowing Phillip he will be out of Hospital soon and celebrating his 100th birthday in 110 days time though he is getting closer to the end, be amazed if he is still here at the beginning of 2022. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,087 Posted February 20, 2021 Lleyton Hewitt is getting divorced? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man About The Forum 78 Posted February 20, 2021 Perhaps we are looking at this wrong. Charles was there for a short time because he was letting Philip know the Queen is dead! 1 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Father Brown 209 Posted February 20, 2021 I reckon he’s going but not yet gone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
odeon 97 Posted February 20, 2021 That picture of charles does look like it aint going well. But then again, seeing your father in the hospital isn't a very pleasant thing in the first place? He could've also just been scolded of course 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted February 20, 2021 3 minutes ago, Man About The Forum said: Perhaps we are looking at this wrong. Charles was there for a short time because he was letting Philip know the Queen is dead! The ultimate plot twist Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Man About The Forum 78 Posted February 20, 2021 1 minute ago, odeon said: That picture of charles does look like it aint going well. But then again, seeing your father in the hospital isn't a very pleasant thing in the first place? He could've also just been scolded of course He told him his will makes clear he isn't his father and his half-brother Andrew is heir to the throne? 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites