The Old Crem 3,585 Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, torbrexbones said: 8am news on radio 2 said that he was going to attend at the Cenotaph, now that he hasn't I wonder what will be said. Might have just been newsreader mistake. He didn't attend last year despite still driving in January this year so not evidence alone he is close to the end. Princess Beatrice wedding next year - he might attend that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Old Crem 3,585 Posted November 10, 2019 3 hours ago, theoldlady said: OMG! Hope this won`t be another Bracknell situation where his death will be mentioned several weeks after the event. No precedent of the royals doing that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Death Duke 100 Posted November 10, 2019 5 minutes ago, The Old Crem said: Might have just been newsreader mistake. He didn't attend last year despite still driving in January this year so not evidence alone he is close to the end. Princess Beatrice wedding next year - he might attend that. If he doesn’t attend that, then we know for definite he’s toast. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, The Old Crem said: Princess Beatrice wedding next year - he might attend that. He might consider death the preferred option to that. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted November 10, 2019 1 hour ago, Death Duke said: If he doesn’t attend that, then we know for definite he’s toast. I am not the Duke of Edinburgh. Please desist from spreading unfounded rumours. 3 12 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,282 Posted November 10, 2019 Think you are reading too much into his absence from the Cenotaph. This involves laying a wreath, listening to some speeches and then watching a march past of 10,000 veterans. In other words it's extremely boring and no one in their right mind would go to it if they didn't have to (assuming they aren't a veteran, boy scout or someone else with skin in the game). Wait until someone organises carriage racing (or page 3 girl nude mud-wrestling) in the mall. If he still doesn't put in an appearance then I'll believe he's dead (or about to be). Otherwise I'll continue to believe he just found something more interesting to do this morning than lay a wreath and watch a march past. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bibliogryphon 9,579 Posted November 11, 2019 12 hours ago, Great Uncle Bulgaria said: Think you are reading too much into his absence from the Cenotaph. This involves laying a wreath, listening to some speeches and then watching a march past of 10,000 veterans. In other words it's extremely boring and no one in their right mind would go to it if they didn't have to (assuming they aren't a veteran, boy scout or someone else with skin in the game). Wait until someone organises carriage racing (or page 3 girl nude mud-wrestling) in the mall. If he still doesn't put in an appearance then I'll believe he's dead (or about to be). Otherwise I'll continue to believe he just found something more interesting to do this morning than lay a wreath and watch a march past. Prince Phillip is himself a veteran. He was also patron of a number of military organisations . So he has 'skin in the game'. However as this is tbe second year running for a no show it seems to be Royal Family policy rather than impending death Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markb4 898 Posted November 28, 2019 Apparently Prince Charles has gone to meet his father to discuss the Prince Andrew situation, but Twitter-ers suspect something else: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/prince-philip-health-concern-676222 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Toast 16,140 Posted November 28, 2019 1 hour ago, markb4 said: Apparently Prince Charles has gone to meet his father to discuss the Prince Andrew situation, but Twitter-ers suspect something else: https://www.marieclaire.co.uk/news/prince-philip-health-concern-676222 Seems perfectly believable that the old boy would want to have his say about Andrew's behaviour. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roaming_comrade 471 Posted November 28, 2019 How come that when someone on the list dies, all the other folks seem to be having something going on about them all of a sudden? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted November 28, 2019 https://www.express.co.uk/news/royal/1210268/royal-news-james-viscount-severn-prince-philip-queen-elizabeth-ii-royal-family-spt According to this article Prince Philip had an unspecified health "wobble" recently. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,342 Posted December 5, 2019 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/12/04/prince-philip-told-prince-andrew-take-punishment-summoning-son/ Well enough to 'summon' Prince Andrew to drive over 100 miles to see him at Sandringham so he could tell his son to his face that he needs to take his punishment. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JR976evil 906 Posted December 5, 2019 5 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/royal-family/2019/12/04/prince-philip-told-prince-andrew-take-punishment-summoning-son/ Well enough to 'summon' Prince Andrew to drive over 100 miles to see him at Sandringham so he could tell his son to his face that he needs to take his punishment. Would said punishment be along the lines of say, 50 lashes from a 17 year old Dominatrix? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted December 10, 2019 If the DOE died today or tomorrow do you think the General Election would be postponed? (not that I have any inside info that he might btw) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Great Uncle Bulgaria 1,282 Posted December 10, 2019 2 hours ago, CoffinLodger said: If the DOE died today or tomorrow do you think the General Election would be postponed? (not that I have any inside info that he might btw) no, too much organisation gone into it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathray 2,940 Posted December 10, 2019 4 hours ago, CoffinLodger said: If the DOE died today or tomorrow do you think the General Election would be postponed? (not that I have any inside info that he might btw) It gets postponed if the Queen dies. Not Prince Phil. Although you'd assume if either died between now and Thursday the royal house and the PM would agree to announce it after the election. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
roaming_comrade 471 Posted December 10, 2019 Nah he wont die, he'll be hanging in for the 2020 milestone Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyfiona 2,580 Posted December 17, 2019 My best mates dad works for a portaloo company. They have been put on standby to go to Hyde Park - He is thinking it could be something to do with Phillip or the queen being seriously ill. Unless anyone knows of a random event happening in Hyde Park soon that doesn't have a name. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 282 Posted December 17, 2019 It's rare to have events in Hyde Park at this time of year - unless it's for the annual dip in the Serpentine. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dean1991 116 Posted December 17, 2019 51 minutes ago, ladyfiona said: My best mates dad works for a portaloo company. They have been put on standby to go to Hyde Park - He is thinking it could be something to do with Phillip or the queen being seriously ill. Unless anyone knows of a random event happening in Hyde Park soon that doesn't have a name. I hope the Palace have remembered to tip off the Glow Light vendors too. In all honesty though, i would not be surpised if that is the case regarding your mates dad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grim Up North 3,725 Posted December 17, 2019 Maybe Prince Philip is just planning a walk but with his prostate troubles he wants to make sure he can make it from toilet to toilet? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,315 Posted December 17, 2019 He has been really quiet the last few months . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeathClock 379 Posted December 17, 2019 What is a portaloo company? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny kiltrunner 553 Posted December 17, 2019 7 minutes ago, DeathClock said: What is a portaloo company? It's how the English say Port-a-John. So cute! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dean1991 116 Posted December 18, 2019 5 minutes ago, Skinny kiltrunner said: It's how the English say Port-a-John. So cute! And people piss on the seat and the floor rather than the bowl. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites