Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted June 11, 2016 At Lords today watching 3rd Test - looks okay. I just think some of these royal engagements involve standing for frigging ages on either very hot or cold days and that's not something that most 95 year olds are able to do. Clutching at straws there, mind, because he clearly isn't most 95 year olds. Along with the health care benefits of being a senior royal he's been spared the kind of strenous work that puts serious pressure on some part of your body and fed well, cared for by the best doctors etc. He might well see 100 and given the longevity of the current royal couple there's a fair chance their cleaner living kids - the two eldest - might well go on for ages too In the cut and thrust of 9 to 5 work on Building sites and stuff, yes, that's true. I think he has made up for that a tad though by his years of competitive carriage driving which has given him the odd injury or three and is pretty demanding on the body. The fact that he was still competing when he should have long retired suggests that he is doing well to hit 95 even with all that care at his disposal. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted June 11, 2016 Yes, and if memory serves, he took up the carriage driving after giving up polo on medical advice. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,218 Posted June 11, 2016 Yes, and if memory serves, he took up the carriage driving after giving up polo on medical advice. Apparently he took it up. in 1971 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted June 11, 2016 Yes, and if memory serves, he took up the carriage driving after giving up polo on medical advice. Apparently he took it up. in 1971 Yes, I didn't realise it was that long ago. Useful article here about his health and medical history - five years old but still of interest. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/uknews/theroyalfamily/8976754/The-Duke-of-Edinburgh-has-enjoyed-good-health-for-much-of-his-life.html Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted July 2, 2016 Looked awful opening the scots parliament.has he got parkies? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
maryportfuncity 10,639 Posted July 6, 2016 Looked awful opening the scots parliament.has he got parkies? Random Google brought up nowt of any substance on that. The oldster has a sick sense of humour, mind. Maybe he dodders a bit then sneaks up here and laughs at our credulity, or summat Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,569 Posted August 10, 2016 This does not look like a man who plans to buy the farm in 2016. Out and about with Olympic Sailor Ben Ainslie. However I am not brave enough to suggest dropping him for 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Youwanticewiththat 611 Posted August 10, 2016 This does not look like a man who plans to buy the farm in 2016. Out and about with Olympic Sailor Ben Ainslie. However I am not brave enough to suggest dropping him for 2017 Oooo but look at his hands Biblio - look at his hands. E i E i O! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,569 Posted August 10, 2016 This does not look like a man who plans to buy the farm in 2016. Out and about with Olympic Sailor Ben Ainslie. However I am not brave enough to suggest dropping him for 2017 Oooo but look at his hands Biblio - look at his hands. E i E i O! They were holding that glass OK! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted August 10, 2016 BUT HE'S 95 WITH A HISTORY OF LUNG PROBLEMS. He could deteriorate very quickly at any time This does not look like a man who plans to buy the farm in 2016. Out and about with Olympic Sailor Ben Ainslie. However I am not brave enough to suggest dropping him for 2017 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted August 10, 2016 Who would have bet on the old boy outliving Gerald Grosvenor? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,569 Posted August 10, 2016 BUT HE'S 95 WITH A HISTORY OF LUNG PROBLEMS. He could deteriorate very quickly at any time This does not look like a man who plans to buy the farm in 2016. Out and about with Olympic Sailor Ben Ainslie. However I am not brave enough to suggest dropping him for 2017 Yes but comsidering his past performance that time might be 2021 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted November 2, 2016 Should be out and about for Remembrance events. Weather's getting colder...has he had his flu jabs? Idle speculation I know. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
time 8,586 Posted November 2, 2016 He's scheduled to visit the garden of remembrance at Westminster Abbey on Thursday next week if anyone wants a close look. He was fine last week, down in these parts to officially open the i360. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rockhopper penguin 2,265 Posted November 2, 2016 He'll probably be well topped up on Anti-Freeze. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bluejay 8 Posted November 6, 2016 He'll probably be well topped up on Anti-Freeze.I know I shouldn't laugh, but I couldn't help it..! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,129 Posted November 6, 2016 He'll probably be well topped up on Anti-Freeze.I know I shouldn't laugh, but I couldn't help it..! Why shouldn't you laugh? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,310 Posted December 12, 2016 Anyone watching the documentary about dear old Phil the Greek on ITV? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,436 Posted December 12, 2016 Anyone watching the documentary about dear old Phil the Greek on ITV? No, but imagine making the poor guy appear on TV with Philip Schofield. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,310 Posted December 12, 2016 Yeah not a fan of Schofield.Dont think the Duke is either.He is clearly very active both mentally and physically for 95.The only signs of his age are a weak voice and panda eyes like you have never seen before.Can still walk around for four hours unaided and go up and down stairs.Dont think he will go this year or next. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msc 18,436 Posted December 12, 2016 Judi Dench looks good for 82 in it though. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sir Creep 7,070 Posted December 13, 2016 Judi Dench looks good for 82 in it though. I'd tap that....if that's what you were getting at. SC 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
harbingerofdoom 1 Posted December 22, 2016 Philip and Liz not going to Sandringham "due to heavy colds". Hmmm. Is that palace code for one of them about to croak? Or both? If one went now, it would hardly be worth putting all the funeral stuff back in the palace loft. Just keep one on ice and get a bogof on the state funeral. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
YoungWillz 21,024 Posted December 22, 2016 Being transported by helicopter along with the missus to Sandringham today. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted January 8, 2017 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-38546484 Appears to have a black eye? Must've really pissed Liz off! 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
