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Post by gar on Apr 9, 2021 12:01:21 GMT
@dottyscrapper, let’s not give it any more attention.
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Post by gillyp on Apr 9, 2021 12:04:02 GMT
Seriously? Do you go stand outside funerals smirking at people attending and say, "I don't get what the big deal is?" Yes, this is a message/conversation board and anyone is free to comment. Even if what they have to say is designed to irritate. It had only been 6 minutes before you needed to put the man and others expressing their condolences down. If his life wasn't worthy of your respect, scroll on. I just state my opinion. Inappropriate, insensitive and unnecessary. |
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Post by monklady123 on Apr 9, 2021 12:04:44 GMT
Selfishly I'm glad that my mother is too frail now to watch/understand the news because this would make her very sad. She's 94 and was born in Australia, so she remembers Princess Elizabeth's very first radio broadcast to the children.  She loved the royal family. Well, most of them.  |
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Post by hookturnian on Apr 9, 2021 12:09:34 GMT
I'll repeat the sentiment I shared a while ago on the Myanmar thread. The Royal family is important to citizens of the Commonwealth and hold a special place in our lives and hearts. They are not 'celebrities' to us, like actors or sports personalities. We may not know them personally but we have a relationship with them nonetheless.
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Post by KelleeM on Apr 9, 2021 12:10:28 GMT
How sad. No matter the age it’s still a tremendous loss for all who loved him.
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Post by paulao on Apr 9, 2021 12:17:00 GMT
I am very sorry for the Queen. She has lost her best friend and confidante. My mother wasn’t one for showing emotion, but I still get misty eyed when she said after my father died “I’ve lost my best friend.” |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 12:18:33 GMT
As others said, it's a sad and huge loss to his family and country regardless of age. At 99, we all knew it would be coming but crossed fingers for 100. Don't we all do that for our loved ones? I hope the Queen can have all of her kids and grandkids around her in the coming days.
I wish his family peace and I hope he can have the farewell he deserves in the near future. I know a good chunk of their funeral plans will have to be changed given the current situation.
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Post by peatlejuice on Apr 9, 2021 12:34:43 GMT
British peas, I'm going to suggest you avoid Twitter today, because after seeing that hellsite's take, Plicas seems nearly kind in comparison.
Though, Plicas, for the record, to just shrug your shoulders and essentially say, "well, he didn't do *that* much and was old," is to demonstrate a deep lack of understanding of the historical and sociological impact Prince Philip and his wife have had on the British empire, not to mention a lack of basic empathy.
My condolences to the British peas, and to the royal family.
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Post by QueenoftheSloths on Apr 9, 2021 12:35:56 GMT
What a loss for Her Majesty and so many others around the world. It's nice that they were able to have so much more time together last year than they would have in a normal year and I hope her family is vaccinated and able to be with her now.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 12:40:37 GMT
So very sad.
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Post by gillyp on Apr 9, 2021 12:40:56 GMT
Just saw this on FaceBook. You can’t help but smile at their enduring happiness with each other. It looks like Her Majesty is wearing the same jewellery too.  |
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Post by schizo319 on Apr 9, 2021 12:41:12 GMT
I was sad to see this news today. I'm very sorry for the whole family's loss, I cannot imagine losing a husband after 70 years... Hugs to all our UK peas today, may his memory be honored in a way that gives you all comfort and peace.
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Post by destined2bmom on Apr 9, 2021 12:53:07 GMT
How sad. May he Rest In Peace. I am so sorry for the Royal family’s loss. Her majesty must be so devastated after 73 years of marriage, 4 children, 8 (?) grandchildren and several Great grandchildren.
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Post by camcas on Apr 9, 2021 12:58:52 GMT
So sad for his family
The end of an era for the rest of us
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Post by hutchfan on Apr 9, 2021 13:01:54 GMT
How very sad. My prayers and thoughts will be with The Queen and the family.
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Post by Basket1lady on Apr 9, 2021 13:02:35 GMT
I was really hoping that he could hang on for a little longer as 2021 has taken so much already. My prayers go out to the family and all those who loved him.
Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, Rest In Peace.
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Post by mimima on Apr 9, 2021 13:07:28 GMT
I was surprisingly shocked. Memory Eternal.
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 13:08:10 GMT
Just saw this on FaceBook. You can’t help but smile at their enduring happiness with each other. It looks like Her Majesty is wearing the same jewellery too. What sweet photos. I can’t imagine what it’s like to lose a partner of 73 years. She’s the Queen, but she’s still a human being and has feelings. I’m sure there will be plenty of cruel and insensitive comments on social media today. Sometimes people suck. |
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Post by amom23 on Apr 9, 2021 13:10:35 GMT
May he rest in peace.
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Post by peasapie on Apr 9, 2021 13:13:18 GMT
I will admit that I knew almost nothing about Prince Philip until watching The Queen. Then I did some research (to try to sort out real from fiction) and found he was an extraordinary man who gave up quite a bit to support the queen and his country.
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Post by elaine on Apr 9, 2021 13:22:34 GMT
May his memory be a blessing.
I cannot imagine how hard it will be for the Queen in the coming months to go on without her literal life’s companion. 😥
What a loss for so many around the world.
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Post by Restless Spirit on Apr 9, 2021 13:22:45 GMT
Just saw this on FaceBook. You can’t help but smile at their enduring happiness with each other. It looks like Her Majesty is wearing the same jewellery too. I love these pictures. It’s amazing how two pictures can tell a visual story about a love story that spanned so many decades. I’m so sad for the queen. |
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Post by TXMary on Apr 9, 2021 13:25:58 GMT
I was so sad to see this news this morning. My thoughts and prayers are with the Queen and the Royal Family and our UK peas.
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Post by FLA SummerBaby on Apr 9, 2021 13:28:19 GMT
Sad news for the royal family. I can't imagine how the Queen feels losing her best friend and partner of all those years.
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Post by auntkelly on Apr 9, 2021 13:38:11 GMT
I think his service record in WWII alone was enough to earn our eternal gratitude and respect.
I think he served his Queen and his Country honorably throughout his life. He certainly was dashing! I'm sure their marriage wasn't perfect, but they certainly seemed devoted to each other for the long haul.
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Post by Skellinton on Apr 9, 2021 13:54:10 GMT
Sad news indeed. My heart goes out to the Queen, his family and the citizens of the UK.
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Post by myshelly on Apr 9, 2021 13:54:48 GMT
There are people who have done much more for the world than he has. He lived to a ripe old age in comfort, what else can anyone of us expect. Prince Philip was a decorated World War II veteran. He literally fought in active combat in actual battles. I would love to know who you think has done more for the world than the men who fought the Nazis. |
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Post by hannahruth on Apr 9, 2021 13:55:35 GMT
There are people who have done much more for the world than he has. He lived to a ripe old age in comfort, what else can anyone of us expect. As my mother always told me if you don't have something nice to say don't say anything at all. Have a little respect for goodness sake. He might not mean anything to you as a non British and non commonwealth citizen but he was also someone's beloved husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. My thoughts exactly. A sad day for his family. |
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Apr 9, 2021 13:56:28 GMT
This was sad news to wake p to this morning. So very sorry the Queen has lost her life partner. I heard she had seen him at 13 years old and fell in love. May she find peace and comfort with her family during this time.
((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))) For you all!
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Post by Really Red on Apr 9, 2021 13:57:12 GMT
I am sorry. It is never easy to lose someone, particularly after all those years. He had a difficult job and one he did admirably until he was 95!! Who else can say that? Not many people.
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She loved the royal family. Well, most of them. 
