Prince Philip To Carry Out Final Official Engagement

[mikey4444]

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-40798469

I can see an immediate vacancy for Harry at this point ! He could take over all his granddads duties straight away, starting the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme.

[murraymints]

agree..the old boy "has dun good " time to put his feet up !

[Baldric]

A Well-earned Retirement, Enjoy.

[Cloverjo]

Good on him. Apart from his verbal gaffes, he has been amazing. He was very handsome as a young man.

[dannyk13]

His verbal gaffes added to his popularity.

[murraymints]

I think his "Phillpisms" are so funny if non PC !

[TWR]

He will be missed for his Gaffs, well done Philip, you've done jus proud, it's a pity the MPs don't take a tip from him & how to work.

[murraymints]

mum met him a few times in his role as MND patron... last time at a formal reception he asked mum if dad wore pants under his kilt ! ..lol...

[Cloverjo]

Yes, I don't think he was ever being intentionally offensive, just trying to be funny, but his idea of humour was about four decades out of date.

[anneasquith]

No more walking behind his wife, bonus surely :-)

[murraymints]

think Mrs Queen should consider a stick nowadays..or not "do" steps !

[Cloverjo]

I fell down my stairs the other day because I was wearing silly shoes that I'm not used to, and I'm only 40 something.

Has Her Maj been seen to be finding steps difficult?

[murraymints]

a few well meaning chappies that put a hand or arm out to provide balance have got into trouble for it ! royal protocol and all that !

[MargoTester]

Mikey I think you'll find that Prince Edward has already taken on the DOE award scheme some time ago.

[mikey4444]

Margo....thanks....I hadn't realised that.

But Harry was complaining the other day, that as a "spare" Prince, he didn't really have a role. Taking over all of his Granddad's roles would solve that problem !

[MargoTester]

I quite agree Mikey - he seems to be 'drifting' at the moment.

[mikey4444]

Margo....I am far from being a fervent Royalist, but I have a great deal of time for Harry. Everybody seems to like him and he shares his Mums gift for making people smile. But I think he needs to realise that nobody is going to give him a job and that he needs to find a niche for himself, which suits his talents.

Anything with kids would seem to be a good place to start.

[Islay]

My Grandfather met him and the Queen and Queen Mother whilst receiving medals on several occassions, always stated that all 3 showed genuine interest in his work and a wicked sense of humour.
Enjoy your rest Sir!

[anneasquith]

That's all true Mikey , but he still has a social life to maintain. :-)

[Cloverjo]

I think it a shame that Harry couldn't stay in the army after a newspaper told the world where he was. The army seemed to suit him and he was happy in his work.

[aelmpvw]

there should be a plaque for him to unveil to celebrate the occasion ...