Prince Philip has died

[Tombstone]

I don't think referring to Chinese as slitty eyed is "speaking forthrightly".

Its at least anatomically accurate if nothing else

 

[Tombstone]

She isn't going to live much longer and even if she does, I don't see how it can be in a working capacity.

I do wonder if she might "retire" now, although she did state when she took the throne that she would never abdicate and would remain on the throne until she dies no matter how long or short that might be. Course that was a long time ago though and she may think differently on it now.

 

[Angilion]

I believe the point is that if the person on the throne changed the people eligible to be called prince also change.

Can't recall how close you have to be to the monarch but being the grandson of the current monarch is closer than being the great grandson of the current monarch.

2 generations in general, 3 in the direct line of succession. So children and grandchildren of the current monarch plus some of their great-grandchildren, only the children of the eldest child of the eldest child of the current monarch.

 

[StriderX]

I wonder if either Charles or William will institute reforms to make it so that female heirs have equal right to the throne?

Edit: Ah nevermind, did a google and found that it's already done.

 

[4k4uNuNu]

Very shocking, especially after watching The Queen Unseen last night showing him as a young man relaxed and enjoying family life.

RIP

What's shocking about it? He was 99 lol

I hope they don't cancel the horse racing and football this weekend

 

[Angilion]

I wonder if either Charles or William will institute reforms to make it so that female heirs have equal right to the throne?

They already do.

 

[DrToffnar]

To be an a-hole imo, would be to say something which isnt what you think but is instead something said just to be an a-hole. Speaking something that you think and someone not liking it though, thats not being an a-hole. Thats just being honest, a person might not like the honesty being said but thats a different thing altogether

However, thats probably a different topic than the death of Phillip and I dont want to derail one topic with another

It's all about the context I suppose. Philip was guilty of both being endearingly open and purposefully ignorant at times.

 

[Tombstone]

They already do.

Have done for something like 10/15 years or so I think, I'm sure I remember the rules being changed not long after the turn of the millenium

 

[Tombstone]

It's all about the context I suppose

Definitely. Context, so often ignored, is the key to all things written and said.

 

[Azza]

Will we get an extra bank holiday?

 

[Tombstone]

Will we get an extra bank holiday?

I'd say its unlikely, as theres no state funeral etc.

 

[uncle_rufus]

RIP, poor Queen - 74 years I can't even begin to imagine

 

[montymint]

RIP big guy

 

[ebilcake]

So sad, one of the few royals with a personality.

 

[kaiowas]

Charles is the next King, and he's the king from the moment Liz's heart stops beating. He's waited for too long, so he won't immediately abdicate to William.

Didn’t you get the memo? Times have changed. All prospective applicants to the throne will have to perform on ITV before being ritually humiliated by Simon Cowell and then the next monarch is selected via a complex three month long elimination process comprising of several phone votes.

(Calls charged at £1.50 per minute, your statutory rights are not affected blah blah blah...)

 

[beachBOYken]

RIP

Very sad to hear.

 

[Tombstone]

RIP, poor Queen - 74 years I can't even begin to imagine

Its hard to comprehend really, having someone by your side day in and out, for 74 years and then them not being there anymore. 3 quarters of a century is a hella long time to be at someones side.

 

[Shadowness]

3 quarters of a century is a hella long time to be at someones side.

or even be alive! Let alone married for that long!

 

[watercooledman]

cant believe they have stopped the itv racing for it

 

[Uther]

So?

So what? I'll be long dead by then.