Prince Philip, 96, bows out of public life after more than 22.000 presentations

Thursday, August 3rd 2017 - 08:31 UTC

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Prince Philip, the 96-year-old husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth, bowed out of public life on Wednesday with his final solo appearance at an official event, ending a royal career marked by occasional gaffes that landed him in hot water. Read full article

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Capt Rockhopper
A gentleman all the way. I for one will miss his one liners. A well deserved retirement.
Aug 03rd, 2017 - 08:50 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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Conqueror
An exceptional “career” in so many ways. Royal Navy service during WW2. Marriage to Her Majesty. A “consort” in millions. Popular with many Britons for his support to our sovereign, his stalwart performance together with his irreverence and one-liners, often aimed at pricking the self-importance of dignitaries. Hopefully, his “retirement” will only mean the end of “public duties”. Probably only exceeded in popularity by Her Majesty herself. Perhaps Prince Philip says what the Queen thinks she shouldn't actually say. I've never seen her suggesting that he should be “reigned in”. A truly exceptional man!
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