98 and gone into hospital for a check up on a pre existing condition.
Has had a good run after landing on his feet all those years ago.
A very fortunate man.
Has, "worked hard," and, "supported the Queen," and given, "a life of service to our country."
Oh dear. Tears welling up in my eyes.
I'm sure Her Maj will be kept informed of what's what and doubt she would have gone to Sandringham if it was really serious.
LJ, a friend of mine met the Queen once and was most impressed with her knowledgable questions and made her feel at ease to answer them.
(It was a garden party thingy)
I'm not mean, neither do I do italics.
I love the idea of a head of state that is above politics.
The Israeli or Irish presidents spring to mind, although they are elected.
But it annoys me all the fawning and fussing over one cosseted man when there are many men who have done more for this country, and been less of a burden.
Unearned privelege leaves a bad taste.
Remember the, "Gin Bin," the Queen Mother, with, "that smile," spent her days backing horses, hosting dinner parties and running up debts, with a reduced staff of about a dozen.
The same sycophantic sickness prevailed then.
LJ, friend was 'gob-smacked' and utterly bemused as to why she'd been invited.
Her circle of family and friends knew but she didn't see herself as doing anything out of the ordinary :-) x
TL, I think Prince Philip did a little something with boats in WW2 - early life wasn't all glitz and glamour
No personal animosity to any of them but (as a Republican) I think the whole concept of an hereditary monarchy is at odds with modern society. Restoring Charles 2nd to the throne was a bad mistake IMV.