Author Topic: Prince Philip dies, aged 99 (Read 9977 times)

dangerman · « **on:** April 09, 2021, 12:10:19 PM »

Prince Phillip has passed away this morning aged 99.

lewisant · « **Reply #1 on:** April 09, 2021, 12:20:52 PM »

They interrupted TV for an urgent broadcast - that was a very nervous 15 seconds or so.

Not a Royalist but always sad to see an old chap pass away and a lady widowed. RIP.

BB74 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 09, 2021, 12:35:10 PM »

RIP Prince Phillip. End of an era.

tuamigos · « **Reply #3 on:** April 09, 2021, 01:12:23 PM »

Sorry to hear of his passing.
He had a life of privilege only most can dream of.
RIP Philip

wodenson46 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 09, 2021, 01:24:05 PM »

I was not brought up to be Royalist, but this bloke and his wife have mellowed, perhaps even changed my views.

Prince Phillip. A great character, top man, and an integral part of our beloved country, not perfect, but probably the best we could have ever hoped for. A true legend. R.I.P.

alex1 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 09, 2021, 01:27:11 PM »

Quote from: tuamigos on April 09, 2021, 01:12:23 PM

Sorry to hear of his passing.
He had a life of privilege only most can dream of.
RIP Philip

His early life was difficult as he lost his dad early and got shifted around between countries. Think he did a fantastic job supporting the Queen when he obviously had a strong personality and might have wanted to do things differently. RIP.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-50589065

Political Cake · « **Reply #6 on:** April 09, 2021, 01:37:12 PM »

This thread is for messages on the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh.

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-11437314

tommcneill · « **Reply #7 on:** April 09, 2021, 02:01:16 PM »

RIP Prince Phillip

A very sad day for The Royal Family and for the UK as a whole

Droitwich Baggie · « **Reply #8 on:** April 09, 2021, 02:03:18 PM »

God rest, Sir.

Albionic · « **Reply #9 on:** April 09, 2021, 02:14:14 PM »

RIP sir, a man of character and honour from another era!

mulliganstired · « **Reply #10 on:** April 09, 2021, 02:17:34 PM »

A man of sterling character. RIP.

kc56wba · « **Reply #11 on:** April 09, 2021, 04:26:41 PM »

R.I.P Sir.

hardtobeat · « **Reply #12 on:** April 09, 2021, 05:07:53 PM »

Would have won many awards for best supporting role RIP Sir !

SmethDan · « **Reply #13 on:** April 09, 2021, 06:47:47 PM »

RIP Prince Philip.

AlbionFan · « **Reply #14 on:** April 09, 2021, 08:00:22 PM »

R.I.P. H.R.H. Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, he served his Queen and his Country with distinction and honour. Sleep well Sir.

KYA · « **Reply #15 on:** April 10, 2021, 08:58:22 AM »

A man of real strength of character and fortitude something his generation needed in abundance a rock for the Queen and a great servant to our country God Bless you sir RIP.

baggie53 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 10, 2021, 10:27:02 PM »

I know to a lot of people it's a significant event, but did they have to clear three TV channels last night?

Every news broadcast has probably the last five minutes for important news, and the rest is the same stuff they have been spouting all day

By all means it has to be reported, but it's the same stuff hour after hour

When I opened my paper today it was page 36 before I got to any other news.

At the end of the day, a 99 year old man, who has had a very privileged life, has died, and important stuff like covid has been relegated to an afterthought

albion59 · « **Reply #17 on:** April 10, 2021, 10:52:28 PM »

Quote from: baggie53 on April 10, 2021, 10:27:02 PM

I know to a lot of people it's a significant event, but did they have to clear three TV channels last night?

Every news broadcast has probably the last five minutes for important news, and the rest is the same stuff they have been spouting all day

By all means it has to be reported, but it's the same stuff hour after hour

When I opened my paper today it was page 36 before I got to any other news.

At the end of the day, a 99 year old man, who has had a very privileged life, has died, and important stuff like covid has been relegated to an afterthought

we all know you are anti Royal but ay ho. At the end if the Day it doesn't matter what life he as had or how old he was,

he was an important part of our Country/history and it is an end of an era. Also he was someone's Husband,Father and Grandfather and whatever you think it is worldwide news. And how as Covid been relegated? We all know it's still out there but if you look at the Covid thread on here people are posting less and less and sometimes nothing is being posted for days now.
R.I.P. Prince Philip thanks for your service.

iwastherein68 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 10, 2021, 11:00:30 PM »

Prince Philip consort of Her Majesty the Queen, rest in peace, you have served this country well.

tommcneill · « **Reply #19 on:** April 11, 2021, 12:10:01 AM »

Quote from: baggie53 on April 10, 2021, 10:27:02 PM

I know to a lot of people it's a significant event, but did they have to clear three TV channels last night?

Every news broadcast has probably the last five minutes for important news, and the rest is the same stuff they have been spouting all day

By all means it has to be reported, but it's the same stuff hour after hour

When I opened my paper today it was page 36 before I got to any other news.

At the end of the day, a 99 year old man, who has had a very privileged life, has died, and important stuff like covid has been relegated to an afterthought

COVID has had front page news and constant attention for over a year.

An important man in this countries history, a man who served his country and served it well, the Queens husband, dies and youâ€™re having a moan that itâ€™s on every channel.

As Biden says â€˜Come on Manâ€™

KYA · « **Reply #20 on:** April 11, 2021, 09:50:20 AM »

Quote from: baggie53 on April 10, 2021, 10:27:02 PM

I know to a lot of people it's a significant event, but did they have to clear three TV channels last night?

Every news broadcast has probably the last five minutes for important news, and the rest is the same stuff they have been spouting all day

By all means it has to be reported, but it's the same stuff hour after hour

When I opened my paper today it was page 36 before I got to any other news.

At the end of the day, a 99 year old man, who has had a very privileged life, has died, and important stuff like covid has been relegated to an afterthought

You're complaining about one day's news coverage of Prince Phillip dying when we have been force-fed Covid for over a year.
I really think on reflection you may think it would have been wiser to have not posted at all if you had nothing good to say.

lewisant · « **Reply #21 on:** April 11, 2021, 04:20:16 PM »

Quote from: baggie53 on April 10, 2021, 10:27:02 PM

I know to a lot of people it's a significant event, but did they have to clear three TV channels last night?

Every news broadcast has probably the last five minutes for important news, and the rest is the same stuff they have been spouting all day

By all means it has to be reported, but it's the same stuff hour after hour

When I opened my paper today it was page 36 before I got to any other news.

At the end of the day, a 99 year old man, who has had a very privileged life, has died, and important stuff like covid has been relegated to an afterthought

That's what Netflix, Prime, iPlayer and all other on demand services are for. You can turn off very easily.

I'm mostly an anti-Royalist I suppose but I respect that's important to others so I don't really care if it's taking up channels and newspaper space - ultimately there's a demand for it and that's what they're their for.

baggie53 · « **Reply #22 on:** April 11, 2021, 07:28:28 PM »

Quote from: KYA on April 11, 2021, 09:50:20 AM

You're complaining about one day's news coverage of Prince Phillip dying when we have been force-fed Covid for over a year.
I really think on reflection you may think it would have been wiser to have not posted at all if you had nothing good to say.

Who are you to tell me what's wise or not? It's a valid opinion just like yours

There are a lot of people on here who think their view is the only one that matters

TheJacko2000 · « **Reply #23 on:** April 11, 2021, 07:37:30 PM »

Quote from: baggie53 on April 11, 2021, 07:28:28 PM

Who are you to tell me what's wise or not? It's a valid opinion just like yours

There are a lot of people on here who think their view is the only one that matters

On the contrary this is merely a case of, 'there's a time and a place'.

This thread wasn't the time and wasn't the place imo.

hardtobeat · « **Reply #24 on:** April 11, 2021, 09:15:40 PM »

Quote from: KYA on April 11, 2021, 09:50:20 AM

You're complaining about one day's news coverage of Prince Phillip dying when we have been force-fed Covid for over a year.
I really think on reflection you may think it would have been wiser to have not posted at all if you had nothing good to say.

Wall to wall coverage on 3 channels of the same network and the cancellation of a 4th was way too much . Surely continual coverage on the News Channel with the odd programme on the others would have been sufficient?

baggie53 · « **Reply #25 on:** April 11, 2021, 10:04:39 PM »

Quote from: hardtobeat on April 11, 2021, 09:15:40 PM

Wall to wall coverage on 3 channels of the same network and the cancellation of a 4th was way too much . Surely continual coverage on the News Channel with the odd programme on the others would have been sufficient?

Exactly, way over the top

SmethDan · « **Reply #26 on:** April 11, 2021, 10:26:42 PM »

In the grand scheme of human and planetary evolution we occupy this spinning hunk of rock for less than the blink of an eye. If only there were other ways to occupy our time and appreciate it to it's fullest without the need to watch TV. Such a pity there's nothing else to do......

albion59 · « **Reply #27 on:** April 11, 2021, 11:05:09 PM »

Quote from: baggie53 on April 11, 2021, 10:04:39 PM

Exactly, way over the top

In your opinion mate not in thousands of other people's. Have you never heard of the off button or change the channel button?

baggie53 · « **Reply #28 on:** April 12, 2021, 09:37:15 AM »

Quote from: albion59 on April 11, 2021, 11:05:09 PM

In your opinion mate not in thousands of other people's. Have you never heard of the off button or change the channel button?

No point in changing the channel when it's the same on every channel - We pay our license to have a choice of viewing, not to see the same stuff on every channel

I don't have a problem in showing it for those who want to see it, my point is why did BBC and ITV have to clear the schedule on all their main channels,
Why not just show it on one channel for those who want to watch it, after all, they were just showing the same on all the channels

KYA · « **Reply #29 on:** April 12, 2021, 10:28:34 AM »

Those finding fault with the viewing schedule really are complaining for the sake of it, the year is 2021 not 1971 when we only had 3 channels there are over 100 channels on freeview not counting the likes of Sky, Netflix, Amazon etc so if your problem is you don't like the Royal Family then watch another channel!