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Parallax · 04-09-2021, 07:30 AM - **1 Like**

He was 99.

Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces - BBC News

RoxnDox · 04-09-2021, 08:17 AM - **1 Like**

RIP Prince Philip...

Unregistered User 8 · 04-09-2021, 08:43 AM - **1 Like**

Condolences to all our UK members.

lesmore49 · 04-09-2021, 08:47 AM - **1 Like**

RIP Prince Phillip. Prince Phillip and the Queen visited our province (Manitoba, Canada) 10 times (according to our Premier) over the decades. I recall seeing the Prince and the young Queen in the early '50's just after she became Queen. They were in a parade in an open (convertible) Cadillac, surrounded by Mounties , going down one of the main streets in my burg. I was about four years old and was there with my parents, grandparents and sister, watching the procession go past. One of my earliest memories.

Later on in the 1990's, the Queen and Prince Phillip visited my city and they were given a boat tour on the Red River, which runs through the city. Unfortunately the outboard motor conked out and the had to be rescued by lashing another boat to the broken down boat to get Prince Phillip and the Queen back to shore.

https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8...rwnJp_HZ1p43YD

I always got a kick out of his sense of humour, and admired him for his public service and military service in the Royal Navy during WW2. A fine man, who will definitely be missed by many.

**hjoseph7** · 04-09-2021, 10:11 AM

I doubt if I will even get close to 99... R..I.P.

**i_trax** · 04-09-2021, 10:20 AM

Originally posted by pjv

Condolences to all our UK members.

what about us in Australia , after all He was our King?

timb64 · 04-09-2021, 11:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by i_trax

what about us in Australia , after all He was our King?

I don’t think he was anyones’ King

Last edited by timb64; 04-09-2021 at 12:09 PM.

**i_trax** · 04-09-2021, 12:58 PM

Well , I am not a Royalist , he was married to the Queen so should he be treated as a King?
Sounds reasonable to me.

---------- Post added 04-10-21 at 04:06 ----------

On the other hand the Republic is coming to Australia sooner rather than later.
The Queen Elizabeth keeps royalists alive here , after She goes.... who knows?

**c.a.m** · 04-09-2021, 01:17 PM - **1 Like**

Prince Philip made many visits to Canada, actually more visits than Queen Elizabeth. He was no stranger to Canada, having visited all regions.

He held honorary appointments to several Canadian military units, including his long-serving duty as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Canadian Regiment.

As the patron of the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, he challenged and fostered youth to achieve their very best.

The National Flag of Canada will fly at half-mast on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad, from today until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service.

- Craig

lesmore49 · 04-09-2021, 01:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Prince Philip made many visits to Canada, actually more visits than Queen Elizabeth. He was no stranger to Canada, having visited all regions.

He held honorary appointments to several Canadian military units, including his long-serving duty as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Canadian Regiment.

As the patron of the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, he challenged and fostered youth to achieve their very best.

The National Flag of Canada will fly at half-mast on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad, from today until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service.

- Craig

Our neighbour's son got a Duke of Edinburgh Award. Was rightfully very proud of it. He is now a member of the RCMP.

timb64 · 04-09-2021, 01:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by i_trax

Well , I am not a Royalist , he was married to the Queen so should he be treated as a King?
Sounds reasonable to me.

Afraid not.One of the (many) anachronisms of our monarchy is that,whilst the consort of a king is known as a queen, a queen’s consort is a mere prince!

**ehrwien** · 04-09-2021, 01:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by timb64

Afraid not.One of the (many) anachronisms of our monarchy is that,whilst the consort of a king is known as a queen, a queen’s consort is a mere prince!

And the reason is that in patriarchal societies a king always trumps a queen, so a queen cannot have a king by her side.

DeKay · 04-09-2021, 07:03 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ehrwien

And the reason is that in patriarchal societies a king always trumps a queen, so a queen cannot have a king by her side.

Yet the Queen could have made him King Consort that would have made him King, but she would have retained power over him. She just chose not to.

**i_trax** · 04-09-2021, 07:42 PM

A 41-gun salute in Canberra today , why 41?

**carlb** · 04-09-2021, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by i_trax

A 41-gun salute in Canberra today , why 41?

Somewhere on the ABC (I can't find it now) there are 21 because of his position and another 20 because the salute is taking place in a royal park.

Apparently.

04-09-2021, 07:30 AM - 1 Like	#1
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lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	RIP Prince Phillip. Prince Phillip and the Queen visited our province (Manitoba, Canada) 10 times (according to our Premier) over the decades. I recall seeing the Prince and the young Queen in the early '50's just after she became Queen. They were in a parade in an open (convertible) Cadillac, surrounded by Mounties , going down one of the main streets in my burg. I was about four years old and was there with my parents, grandparents and sister, watching the procession go past. One of my earliest memories. Later on in the 1990's, the Queen and Prince Phillip visited my city and they were given a boat tour on the Red River, which runs through the city. Unfortunately the outboard motor conked out and the had to be rescued by lashing another boat to the broken down boat to get Prince Phillip and the Queen back to shore. https://www.google.ca/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8...rwnJp_HZ1p43YD I always got a kick out of his sense of humour, and admired him for his public service and military service in the Royal Navy during WW2. A fine man, who will definitely be missed by many.

04-09-2021, 10:11 AM	#5
hjoseph7 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2014 Location: Minnesota Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,051	I doubt if I will even get close to 99... R..I.P.

04-09-2021, 10:20 AM	#6
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Originally posted by pjv Condolences to all our UK members. what about us in Australia , after all He was our King?

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timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by i_trax what about us in Australia , after all He was our King? I don’t think he was anyones’ King Last edited by timb64; 04-09-2021 at 12:09 PM.

04-09-2021, 12:58 PM	#8
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	Well , I am not a Royalist , he was married to the Queen so should he be treated as a King? Sounds reasonable to me. ---------- Post added 04-10-21 at 04:06 ---------- On the other hand the Republic is coming to Australia sooner rather than later. The Queen Elizabeth keeps royalists alive here , after She goes.... who knows?

04-09-2021, 01:17 PM - 1 Like	#9
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,194	Prince Philip made many visits to Canada, actually more visits than Queen Elizabeth. He was no stranger to Canada, having visited all regions. He held honorary appointments to several Canadian military units, including his long-serving duty as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Canadian Regiment. As the patron of the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, he challenged and fostered youth to achieve their very best. The National Flag of Canada will fly at half-mast on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad, from today until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service. - Craig

04-09-2021, 01:28 PM - 1 Like	#10
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by c.a.m Prince Philip made many visits to Canada, actually more visits than Queen Elizabeth. He was no stranger to Canada, having visited all regions. He held honorary appointments to several Canadian military units, including his long-serving duty as Colonel-in-Chief of The Royal Canadian Regiment. As the patron of the Duke of Edinburgh's Awards, he challenged and fostered youth to achieve their very best. The National Flag of Canada will fly at half-mast on all Government of Canada buildings and establishments in Canada and abroad, from today until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service. - Craig Our neighbour's son got a Duke of Edinburgh Award. Was rightfully very proud of it. He is now a member of the RCMP.

04-09-2021, 01:48 PM - 1 Like	#11
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by i_trax Well , I am not a Royalist , he was married to the Queen so should he be treated as a King? Sounds reasonable to me. Afraid not.One of the (many) anachronisms of our monarchy is that,whilst the consort of a king is known as a queen, a queen’s consort is a mere prince!

04-09-2021, 01:59 PM - 2 Likes	#12
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,784	Originally posted by timb64 Afraid not.One of the (many) anachronisms of our monarchy is that,whilst the consort of a king is known as a queen, a queen’s consort is a mere prince! And the reason is that in patriarchal societies a king always trumps a queen, so a queen cannot have a king by her side.

04-09-2021, 07:03 PM - 1 Like	#13
DeKay Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Photos: Albums Posts: 208	Originally posted by ehrwien And the reason is that in patriarchal societies a king always trumps a queen, so a queen cannot have a king by her side. Yet the Queen could have made him King Consort that would have made him King, but she would have retained power over him. She just chose not to.

04-09-2021, 07:42 PM	#14
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	A 41-gun salute in Canberra today , why 41?

04-09-2021, 10:34 PM	#15
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,164	Originally posted by i_trax A 41-gun salute in Canberra today , why 41? Somewhere on the ABC (I can't find it now) there are 21 because of his position and another 20 because the salute is taking place in a royal park. Apparently.

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