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Prince Philip Dies - mod warning in OP. Read it or get yourself threadbanned

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    #62
    Sharpyshoot
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 452 ✭✭Sharpyshoot


    What time is the removal on at?


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    #63
    Eircom_Sucks
    Registered Users Posts: 3,193 ✭✭✭Eircom_Sucks


    Samsgirl wrote: »
    Wonder how they will pick the 10 people for his funeral?
    Pity he didn't hang on till Monday, he could have had 25.

    wont be buried till after monday so he'll get his 25 :pac:


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    #64
    namloc1980
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    robinph wrote: »
    Boris Johnson could have brushed his hair, he's surely had a few extra minutes notice of the news to have smartened himself up a bit.

    The silly hair is a key part of his media image.


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    #65
    [Deleted User]
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    Eircom_Sucks wrote: »
    who honestly gives a hoot ?

    old man dies at 99 " ohh shocker "

    When someone noteworthy dies, it's news. When someone like you dies, it isn't.


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    #66
    alchemist33
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    Samsgirl wrote: »
    Wonder how they will pick the 10 people for his funeral?
    Pity he didn't hang on till Monday, he could have had 25.

    It takes them weeks to bury people in England, for some reason.

    Anyway, RIP. He had a good innings and a fascinating backstory


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    #67
    partyguinness
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭partyguinness


    I'd be pretty pissed to die at 99...only a few weeks away from 100.

    I am sure he died years ago but was hushed up to stop Middle England from completely imploding while Brexit was pushed through.

    "Weekend at Bernies" job.


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    #68
    Tom Mann Centuria
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    Thatcher's anniversary yesterday, today this news. National Day of something or another required.

    Oh well, give me an easy life and a peaceful death.



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    #69
    robinph
    Moderators, Science, Health & Environment Moderators, Sports Moderators Posts: 24,084 Mod ✭✭✭✭robinph


    Smee_Again wrote: »
    What does this mean?

    The different code words agreed with broadcasters and for all the pre planning of funerals and such like.


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    #70
    Boards.ie: Niamh
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    Threads merged.

    How can I? User's guide to some features on the new site



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    #71
    TheValeyard
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    I liked Philip. He seemed a bit of craic.

    RIP.

    Yeah he was a tough old cookie alright. Fascinating life, real rags to riches story about him.

    But his inappropriate quotes were hilarious.

    As Royals go he was fairly entertaining alright.

    Fcuk Putin. Glory to Ukraine!



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    #72
    seamus
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    el Fenomeno wrote: »
    Be interesting to see how Piers Morgan pins this on Megan Markle.
    That's not even a joke.

    "I have no doubt that the shameful behaviour and baseless accusations fired against his beloved family by Meghan Markhel contributed greatly to the Prince's ill-health over the last year and had she not been engaged in such a violent attack against the Royal Family, his royal highness would still be here to celebrate his 100th birthday in June."


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    #73
    French Toast
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    Great age. Looked rather shook in his most recent photos.


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    #74
    Timberrrrrrrr
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    Met him once years ago at a military thing, seemed like a nice enough chap who took time to shake hands and chat with the lads. We were all waiting for him to say something controversial but alas he didn't stray off into ranting about anything.

    R.I.P to him, man worked hard while always living in the shadow of his wife/family.


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    #75
    Eircom_Sucks
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    partyguinness wrote: »
    I'd be pretty pissed to die at 99...only a few weeks away from 100.

    I am sure he died years ago but was hushed up to stop Middle England from completely imploding while Brexit was pushed through.

    "Weekend at Bernies" job.

    he was hollowed out and that guy who played gollum wore him like a suit


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    #76
    partyguinness
    Registered Users Posts: 8,207 ✭✭✭partyguinness


    robinph wrote: »
    Doubt it will be as long as for Diana, he was 99 after all and not exactly unexpected. There will be longer spent for The Queen in another couple of years though, although that then gets followed by a coronation to cheer things up a bit.


    They have been gearing up for this for years. Nothing like a good wedding and a good funeral.


    Unfortunately I live in England so it's going to be radio & TV off for the next few days. I can't stand the fawning. I suppose it will be a welcome break from Covid coverage.


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    #77
    jojofizzio
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    Samsgirl wrote: »
    Wonder how they will pick the 10 people for his funeral?
    Pity he didn't hang on till Monday, he could have had 25.

    :D:D unless he converted to Islam I doubt the funeral will be before Monday :D:D


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    #78
    Manach
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    May he RIP.


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    #79
    Pinch Flat
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    RIP Phil the Greek. Didn't get the whole PC thing. Harmless enough from the outside, but he did have a habit with losing the rag with photographers and a driver who was faffing about on some parade.


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    #80
    Omackeral
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    nullzero wrote: »
    Led a great life at the expense of the British taxpayer.

    Didn't take WWN long. Must have had it in the pipeline the last 15 years
    Greek Immigrant Who Lived Off Welfare Dies In England
    April 9, 2021 - BREAKING NEWS, WORLD NEWS

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    ONE of England’s most notorious welfare cheats has died at the age of 99, WWN can report.

    Hailed as hero among the welfare cheating classes of Britain, it is believe the Greek born welfare king has made millions out of his schemes and funded his lavish lifestyle which included castles, yachts and cars, all on the taxpayer’s dime.


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    #81
    dontmindme
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    WTF...every BBC radio channel programme interrupted and now running a programme on the death of Philip??
    Seems like total overkill and an attempt to try and put the monarchy back on some sort of pedestal where in reality half the country couldn't really give a fk.


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    #82
    Northernlily
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    **Breaking News**

    Old man dies. In fairness, I think everyone was prepared for this one. Royal template banners and pictures were up lively across the news channels. Boris had the black tie on in a shot.

    Boris also will be delighted it takes global focus off a escalating domestic problem in NI.


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    #83
    suicide_circus
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    There is a light wrote: »
    Going to be a bit awkward for Harry and Meghan at the funeral!
    I'd imagine this has been planned for and will be used to full advantage for the Megs and Harry brand


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    #84
    jojofizzio
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    There is a light wrote: »
    Going to be a bit awkward for Harry and Meghan at the funeral!

    Will they have to self-isolate for 10 days (or whatever the recommended time is there) when they get back??


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    #85
    Gael23
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    dontmindme wrote: »
    WTF...every BBC radio channel programme interrupted and now running a programme on the death of Philip??
    Seems like total overkill and an attempt to try and put the monarchy back on some sort of pedestal where in reality half the country couldn't really give a fk.

    There won’t be any scheduled programming in BBC for the next week


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    #86
    ohnonotgmail
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    the same thing on both BBC channels. If this means that Headhunters won't be shown I'll be really pissed.


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    #87
    partyguinness
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    Word emerging is that is it was autoerotic asphyxiation and found in a less than dignifying position.


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    #88
    robinph
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    partyguinness wrote: »
    They have been gearing up for this for years. Nothing like a good wedding and a good funeral.


    Unfortunately I live in England so it's going to be radio & TV off for the next few days. I can't stand the fawning. I suppose it will be a welcome break from Covid coverage.

    There is a lot more media available now that you can escape to listen/ watch something else. Back when Diana died it was getting very dull listening to Elton John on the radio in work after two weeks of it.


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    #89
    NSAman
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    I think there is also an earthquake happening in California....

    Oh nope... just Maggie and H shaking at the thoughts of having to go back.....

    Can she fly when pregnant?


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    #90
    Hande hoche!
    Registered Users Posts: 7,506 ✭✭✭Hande hoche!


    Funny old fella, pity he didn't reach one hundred.
    suicide_circus wrote: »
    I'd imagine this has been planned for and will be used to full advantage for the Megs and Harry brand

    They can produce a Netflix show on him.


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    #91
    knucklehead6
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    Smee_Again wrote: »
    What does this mean?

    There are plans in place for how announcements about the deaths of various members of the Royal Family are handled.

    The code phrase "London Bridge is down" is how the death of the Queen will be announced, and Operation London Bridge will be put into place.

    Prince Philip's "Bridge" was Forth bridge, so the plans tat are being followed now are all to do with Operation Forth Bridge.

    Operation Tay bridge, which was for the Queen Mother was used as the Basis for Princess Diana's death


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