Posted on 04/17/2009 9:58:28 PM PDT by naturalman1975
He quaffs beer not wine, eats snail porridge for Christmas lunch and has always loathed small talk. Prince Philip is nothing if not his own man. But is this the secret of his success?
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There has been plenty of opposition along the way. But today, it is the Duke who has the last laugh as he breaks a 191-year-old royal record to become the longest-serving royal consort in history. It is a hell of a milestone. But do not for one minute expect to hear anyone mention the 'R' word. The Duke of Edinburgh does not 'do' retirement any more than the Queen.
At the age of 87 (he will be 88 in two months), he remains an active champion of more than 800 charities and organisations when he is not at the side of the Queen. 'From day one, his top priority has always been: "What's the Queen doing?",' says one of the royal team. 'When they are in public together, his first thought is always to see where the Queen is heading. Then he fills the gaps from behind.'
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Behind everything lies an uncompromising loyalty to his wife. 'He never plans anything until he knows what the Queen needs,' says Sir Miles. 'When her officials have drawn up her diary of engagements it goes to the Duke and he ticks off all the things he will do with the Queen and then he sends it down to me. Only then do we start planning anything in this office.'
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In 2012, we will celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. But in applauding her 60 years on the throne, no one can overlook the role of the Duke. As the Queen herself has said, she could not have done it without him.
Well,at least we know Camilla won’t break his record.
The key is having separate bedrooms.
“brace yourself Cabbage”......hmmmmmmm..... “”now you can roll over Cabbage.........”roflmao
Hmmm on a scale of pampered people doing easy things for a long time Cal Ripken Jr. much more impressive.
Hell, if you can eat snail porridge, then you can eat anything bubba.
I was in Baltimore that night. They shot off fireworks.I wonder if they’ll do the same for Philip.
Queen Elizabeth (then Princess) was quite smitten with Philip when they first met. He was older than she and so very handsome in his uniform.
They have both done a great job representing Britain.
He sounds like a very competent, mindful, and faithful man.
Here’s hoping he has a very good birthday. :)
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