Prince Philip Has Died

pschlute · 04-12-2021, 11:55 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by DeKay

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.

Never happened once in the long history here.

FreeSpirit9 · 04-13-2021, 02:46 AM

Originally posted by carlb

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.

I read that somewhere.
You are correct.

MarkJerling · 04-13-2021, 03:27 AM - **2 Likes**

As this thread does not have a photo, I'll add one here from the Royal website. (Obviously not my image)

**termy** · 04-13-2021, 06:28 AM - **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.

---------- 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?

Am no Royalist, nor Republican (am not even Aussie).

But i spent years in Oz and jave always kept in touch with Oz news etc.

was in Australia during the Referendum in 1999.

I honestly think that was as near as Australia will ever get.
(If i recall correct, Victoria was the only state that sort of voted overwhelmingly Republican).

Just do not see it happening within next 15-20 years.

(Scotland as well).

**carlb** · 04-14-2021, 12:06 AM

Originally posted by termy

Am no Royalist, nor Republican (am not even Aussie).

But i spent years in Oz and jave always kept in touch with Oz news etc.

was in Australia during the Referendum in 1999.

I honestly think that was as near as Australia will ever get.
(If i recall correct, Victoria was the only state that sort of voted overwhelmingly Republican).

Just do not see it happening within next 15-20 years.

(Scotland as well).

There seems to be a feeling that the push for an Australian head of state might get a boost once the current queen goes.

I certainly hope so.

stevejo · 04-14-2021, 12:47 AM

If I was the queen, I may have considered making Harry isolate in the Tower of London just to make a point. But then she is far too good a person to do that.

house · 04-14-2021, 01:15 AM

I thought politics was banned on this forum. This thread is highly political.

FreeSpirit9 · 04-14-2021, 03:00 AM

Originally posted by house

I thought politics was banned on this forum. This thread is highly political.

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**rod_grant** · 04-14-2021, 04:54 AM

Originally posted by house

I thought politics was banned on this forum. This thread is highly political.

Actually, the monarchy is absolutely non political. The monarch refers to “my government” whichever party is in power. She does not interfere in politics.

house · 04-14-2021, 07:40 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Actually, the monarchy is absolutely non political. The monarch refers to “my government” whichever party is in power. She does not interfere in politics.

Tell that to the French...

Welshbhoy · 04-14-2021, 08:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by rod_grant

Actually, the monarchy is absolutely non political. The monarch refers to “my government” whichever party is in power. She does not interfere in politics.

Without doubt she absolutely does interfere in politics and has the power to veto laws which would be injurious to her or her family and their wealth. Britain is a sham of a democracy while the monarchy exists..

Queen's consent is a constitutional outrage ? parliament must abolish it | Monarchy | The Guardian

Royals vetted more than 1,000 laws via Queen?s consent | The Queen | The Guardian

https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/feb/10/how-the-queen-lobbied-for...n-the-law-to-h

damianc · 04-14-2021, 08:24 AM

Originally posted by Welshbhoy

Britain is a sham of a democracy while the monarchy exists..

Yep, I agree wholeheartedly with the above as it is a matter of fact. Monarchy is by definition political as it is a form of rule. I'll not add anything which might be inflammatory

timb64 · 04-14-2021, 01:48 PM

Head of State by accident of birth,that’s as much as I’ll say on the subject!

Parallax · 04-14-2021, 05:18 PM

Welp, since some couldn't restrain themselves from turning this into a political discussion; in violation of forum rules..................
closed

RIP Prince Philip.

04-14-2021, 05:18 PM	#29
Parallax Senior Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: South Dakota Photos: Gallery Posts: 19,332 Original Poster	Welp, since some couldn't restrain themselves from turning this into a political discussion; in violation of forum rules.................. RIP Prince Philip.

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04-12-2021, 11:55 AM - 2 Likes	#16
pschlute Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Surrey, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,202	Originally posted by DeKay 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. Never happened once in the long history here.

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FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	Originally posted by carlb 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. I read that somewhere. You are correct.

04-13-2021, 03:27 AM - 2 Likes	#18
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04-13-2021, 06:28 AM - 1 Like	#19
termy Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 1,154	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. ---------- 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? Am no Royalist, nor Republican (am not even Aussie). But i spent years in Oz and jave always kept in touch with Oz news etc. was in Australia during the Referendum in 1999. I honestly think that was as near as Australia will ever get. (If i recall correct, Victoria was the only state that sort of voted overwhelmingly Republican). Just do not see it happening within next 15-20 years. (Scotland as well).

04-14-2021, 12:06 AM	#20
carlb Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Perth, Western Australia Posts: 1,162	Originally posted by termy Am no Royalist, nor Republican (am not even Aussie). But i spent years in Oz and jave always kept in touch with Oz news etc. was in Australia during the Referendum in 1999. I honestly think that was as near as Australia will ever get. (If i recall correct, Victoria was the only state that sort of voted overwhelmingly Republican). Just do not see it happening within next 15-20 years. (Scotland as well). There seems to be a feeling that the push for an Australian head of state might get a boost once the current queen goes. I certainly hope so.

04-14-2021, 12:47 AM	#21
stevejo Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Worcestershire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 527	If I was the queen, I may have considered making Harry isolate in the Tower of London just to make a point. But then she is far too good a person to do that.

04-14-2021, 01:15 AM	#22
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	I thought politics was banned on this forum. This thread is highly political.

04-14-2021, 03:00 AM	#23
FreeSpirit9 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 557	Originally posted by house I thought politics was banned on this forum. This thread is highly political. ?????????????????????

04-14-2021, 04:54 AM	#24
rod_grant Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Wangaratta, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,951	Originally posted by house I thought politics was banned on this forum. This thread is highly political. Actually, the monarchy is absolutely non political. The monarch refers to “my government” whichever party is in power. She does not interfere in politics.

04-14-2021, 07:40 AM	#25
house Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Photos: Albums Posts: 3,306	Originally posted by rod_grant Actually, the monarchy is absolutely non political. The monarch refers to “my government” whichever party is in power. She does not interfere in politics. Tell that to the French...

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Welshbhoy Senior Member Join Date: May 2020 Location: The North of Wales Photos: Albums Posts: 207	Originally posted by rod_grant Actually, the monarchy is absolutely non political. The monarch refers to “my government” whichever party is in power. She does not interfere in politics. Without doubt she absolutely does interfere in politics and has the power to veto laws which would be injurious to her or her family and their wealth. Britain is a sham of a democracy while the monarchy exists.. Queen's consent is a constitutional outrage ? parliament must abolish it \| Monarchy \| The Guardian Royals vetted more than 1,000 laws via Queen?s consent \| The Queen \| The Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/feb/10/how-the-queen-lobbied-for...n-the-law-to-h

04-14-2021, 08:24 AM	#27
damianc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Highlands of Scotland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 360	Originally posted by Welshbhoy Britain is a sham of a democracy while the monarchy exists.. Yep, I agree wholeheartedly with the above as it is a matter of fact. Monarchy is by definition political as it is a form of rule. I'll not add anything which might be inflammatory

04-14-2021, 01:48 PM	#28
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,510	Head of State by accident of birth,that’s as much as I’ll say on the subject!