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Offline Nemesis

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The Duke of Edinburgh
« on: April 09, 2021, 12:33:16 pm »
Our thoughts are with the Queen.
Mad, Bad and Dangerous to know.

Offline SteveH

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Re: The Duke of Edinburgh
« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2021, 01:01:54 pm »
Prince Philip: RIP .
The Duke of Edinburgh was born in the Greek island of Corfu on 10 June 1921. His family tree includes members of the royal families of Denmark, Germany, Russia and Britain.

A life in pictures..........  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-36417297


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Re: The Duke of Edinburgh....Obituary:
« Reply #2 on: April 09, 2021, 02:56:34 pm »
Obituary: HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh


Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, won widespread respect for his steadfast and constant support of the Queen.

It was a desperately difficult role for anyone, let alone a man who had been used to naval command and who held strong views on a wide range of subjects.

Yet it was that very strength of character that enabled him to discharge his responsibilities so effectively, and provide such wholehearted support to his wife in her role as Queen.

cont  https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-10224525


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Re: The Duke of Edinburgh
« Reply #3 on: April 18, 2021, 12:33:26 pm »
Prince Philip funeral: The nation remembers the Duke of Edinburgh in pictures.

The nation fell silent on Saturday as Prince Philip's funeral marked a life of service, devotion and duty.

The Queen and her family gathered to say farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh, as therest of the world watched on.

St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle was decorated with Philip’s insignia reflecting his many roles in public life and his connections with many nations, and his coffin was brought there in a customised Land Rover he helped design.

The Queen, who was married to Philip for 73 years, wore a face mask as she led 30 mourners under limits required by current coronavirus laws.

Photo collection    https://www.northwalespioneer.co.uk/news/19241216.prince-philip-funeral-nation-remembers-duke-edinburgh-pictures/


On a personal note, my father and I are somewhere in this photo, taken in 1953 in George Sq. Glasgow, not long after the queen's coronation, they were on their way to the city chambers.........I was 5 years old