[News] HRH Prince Philip has died

[Thunder Bolt]

Oh? Do you know why he had to wait two years until it was confirmed?

The late Queen didn't want the title to be bestowed until after her death because it belonged to her husband of 74 years, and then the King has taken his time sorting it out since last September.

Edit, It is the Duke's birthday today so it may be the King intended it to be today.

 

[Frutos]

Prince Edward has been named the new Duke of Edinburgh.

Can we have a day off to celebrate this fantastic news?

Bloody nepotism.

I applied but didn't even get an interview.

 

[dejavuatbtn]

When he was younger he was a bit of a wet fart but over the years he has established himself, done a lot of good work and deserves this recognition. Good luck to him and his missus. Shame that Andrew couldn’t keep it in his trousers.

 

[smillie's garden]

When he was younger he was a bit of a wet fart but over the years he has established himself, done a lot of good work and deserves this recognition. Good luck to him and his missus. Shame that Andrew couldn’t keep it in his trousers.

I can think of a lot of people that deserve recognition more than he does, but never mind eh?

 

[Tom Bombadil]

What are the duties of a Duke of Edinburgh, beyond the obvious racist jokes and creating convoluted plots to assassinate peoples princesses?

 

[Eeyore]

Bloody nepotism.

I applied but didn't even get an interview.

Earl of Newton Aycliffe ?

 

[Goldstone1976]

The late Queen didn't want the title to be bestowed until after her death because it belonged to her husband of 74 years, and then the King has taken his time sorting it out since last September.

Edit, It is the Duke's birthday today so it may be the King intended it to be today.

It was your first clause that answers my specific question. Thanks...

 

[Neville's Breakfast]

Shouldn’t the thread title be changed ?

 

[ManOfSussex]

Does this mean Prince Edward is now 'grandfather of the nation' as Prince Andrew referred to the erstwhile Duke of Edinburgh?

 

[Thunder Bolt]

What are the duties of a Duke of Edinburgh, beyond the obvious racist jokes and creating convoluted plots to assassinate peoples princesses?

Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme which is great for youngsters from all sorts of backgrounds. Edward obviously has other charities and duties besides but do have a look at the award scheme and what it does.

I'm proud to say my son and daughter both achieved the bronze, silver and gold awards.
Getting the 3 awards was a big advantage to my son when he applied to be a firefighter in 1995. Out of 6000 applicants, he was one of the 14 selected. His achievements were mentioned in the interview.

Hope that helps.

 

[sydney]

wow ...a Duke , imagine being a Duke ....

 

[Tom Bombadil]

Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme which is great for youngsters from all sorts of backgrounds. Edward obviously has other charities and duties besides but do have a look at the award scheme and what it does.

I'm proud to say my son and daughter both achieved the bronze, silver and gold awards.
Getting the 3 awards was a big advantage to my son when he applied to be a firefighter in 1995. Out of 6000 applicants, he was one of the 14 selected. His achievements were mentioned in the interview.

Hope that helps.

What was i thinking being flippant in a thread related to Philip annd Edward, two royals who are completely beyond reproach. I'll return to tugging my forelock as befits one of the lower classes.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

What was i thinking being flippant in a thread related to Philip annd Edward, two royals who are completely beyond reproach. I'll return to tugging my forelock as befits one of the lower classes.

You can do whatever you want. Personally, I've never tugged my forelock at any time.

 

[thejackal]

wow ...a Duke , imagine being a Duke ....

Yeah, imagine

 

[Fungus]

Phew, I saw the thread title and thought it was RIP Edward