Is he gay? Is Buck House to be re possessed? Are they both taking a one way trip to Switzerland? ( we can only hope) More importantly will we be any better off?
Civil wars have started on less than what you are saying. Leave em alone, they really don't harm anybody. Now that Henry VIII.... different kettle of fish.
Duke of Edinburgh will no longer undertake public engagements from the Autumn. Ninety six in a months time. Can't see why they had to bring the staff in from all their homes/castles to make that announcement. No wonder people criticise them…
Probably to be polite and tell the staff in person rather than letting them hear about it second hand through other sources. He may have personally wanted to thank people, when people retire from work they often give a little speech and everyone gathers in one place to hear it. In Philip's case a lot of the staff work at various locations across the country where he may visit and so they all met at the Palace so everyone could find out at the same time.
Fair do's. They could have had a live link up like a Face time. Bit extreme and very costly cos you can bet your life Phil and Liz won't be paying the bill.!
Can he not just send out Podcasts then, if he's winding down. The man is sheer comedy genius. Not bothered about not seeing him cut ribbons or open curtains revealing plaques on the telly any more, it's his straight talking comedy gold I'll miss.
I'd like to drop my trousers to the Queen Every sensible child will know what I mean. The poor and the needy Are self and greedy on her terms.