I guess when you get that age, you are given pass and get away with being a little crochety and cantankerous at times.
I’ve often wondered how he puts up with it all...Prince Philip did his duty 60+ years ago by serving in the Royal Navy during World War II and siring four heirs to the British throne. Since then, he’s pretty much been a man of leisure, save the official goodwill visits and other ceremonial functions, with and without the Queen.
Then again, never having to work for a living does have certain advantages, even if his oldest son is an absolute twit.
“I guess when you get that age, you are given pass and get away with being a little crochety and cantankerous at times.”
Well, it doesn’t hurt to be married to a queen, either. It’s good to be royalty.