Posted on 04/16/2021 11:39:46 PM PDT by RandFan
WINDSOR, England (AP) — Prince Philip will be remembered as a man of “courage, fortitude and faith” on Saturday, at a funeral that salutes both his service in the Royal Navy and his support for Queen Elizabeth II over three quarters of a century.
Philip, who died April 9 at the age of 99 after 73 years of marriage, will be laid to rest in the Royal Vault at Windsor Castle after a funeral service steeped in military and royal tradition — but also pared down and infused with his own personality.
Coronavirus restrictions mean that instead of the 800 mourners included in the longstanding plans for his funeral, there will be only 30 inside the castle’s St. George’s Chapel, including the widowed queen, her four children and her eight grandchildren.
Many elements of the funeral follow military and royal protocol, from the armed forces personnel lining the funeral route to the artillery salutes and Philip’s naval cap and sword atop the coffin. More than 700 military personnel are set to take part, including army bands, Royal Marine buglers and an honor guard drawn from across the armed forces.
To deter crowds gathering during a pandemic, the entire procession and funeral will take place within the grounds of the castle, a 950-year-old royal residence 20 miles (about 30 kilometers) west of London. It will be shown live on television.
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I wonder how much of that castle is 950 years old? I’d doubt very much of it.
A great deal on the masonry dates back to that time. After the big fire a lot of the interior was “rebuilt”. As near as I can tell the Brits took great effort(s) to rebuild it accurately. I visited in the 90’s and was impressed with the stone work and the techniques used over time in the construction of the Castle.
There’s a complete whitewash of Phil ‘s life in the British media. Talk about a rewriting of history.
And someone, Chuck’s minions, are floating the idea of a “soft” regency or one in fact in some of the papers this morning.
I’m no monarchist, but that’s a bloody despicable thing to do today of all days.
He was a complicated man who was born into and lived through some extraordinarily turbulent times. He deserves respect for supporting the Queen and thus serving Britain through 73 years as a consort, one small spot of stability in the living history embodied by the Monarchy.
RIP, Prince.
What crimes is Philip supposed to have committed then?
Your idea and support and mine are clearly quite different.
You mentioned criminality.
I didn’t.
But if you’d really like to go there...
I am not going anywhere. Just asking for exactly what you are accusing Prince Phillip of.
Serial adultery, being a national security menace, a rotten parent...
I won’t bore you with the rest of the list.
But I’m old enough to remember quite a bit.
Actually he was a very good father. You are going to need to listen to what Charles, Ann, etc have been saying about him. They really loved th4ir dad.
“National security menace” huh?
The us exactly what National security data did Philip have and who was he selling these secrets to?
The guy fought bravely in WWII for Britain for crying out loud. The Quuen is the head of state, not head of government.
“Serial adulterer”? Do you have proof?
Sure there have been stories in the tabloids about stuff like that, but then one doesn't have to give too much credence r to idle till rattle from sensation seeming tabloids.
Please do. I know a fair bit about Philip.
But I'm old enough to remember quite a bit
I am going to bet I am even older and probably followed the royal family for longer.
Phil’s generation had the Thursday Club.
His son’s has an Epstein Problem.
The fruit, whether Phil’s biogical get or not, didn’t fall far from the tree.
And the British monarchy hasn’t been about what’s best for the UK for centuries.
Still throwing out mindless mud from fetid sites on the internetin the hope that it sticks?
Well its not sticking.
And you have totally failed to answer a y of the questions I posed.
No surprise there.
You don’t remember Philby or the Prufumo affair?
BTW, Sky News is reporting no funeral sermon will be given. Phil’s wishes.
Interesting.
“Complicated man...”?!
...”If I were reincarnated I would wish to be returned to earth as a killer virus to lower human population levels.”
My opinion is he was quite the a** hole who earned and accomplished nothing via something that means nothing. Just my opinion mind you.
What connection are you alleging?
Well spoken. I am watching the services now. He has been Prince of Ediburgh more than my whole life, as has Queen Elizabeth. They lived through some extraordinary times. To be able to celebrate 74 years of marriage among them. May he rest in peace.
Note to Sky News: Cheeky? I wonder if the two women and the baby in the Kia Phil plowed into with his Rover not too long ago would find the use of this Rover cheeky...
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