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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 9, 2021 13:17:26 GMT
When it’s the funeral of Prince Phillip?I seem to remember this happened after Diana’s death on Sep 6th 1997
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Post by Seymour Beaver on Apr 9, 2021 13:26:20 GMT
When it’s the funeral of Prince Phillip?I seem to remember this happened after Diana’s death on Sep 6th 1997 Only you for whom that could be their first thought. Depends what day it is? Diana's was a Saturday to allow for mass attendance along the route. Not sure they'll want to encourage that right now. Queen Mother's was on a Tuesday (9 April 2002 since you ask) - you're probably geeky enough to know if we had a midweek game that night and who was the 63rd minute substitute! |
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Post by Squeekster on Apr 9, 2021 13:50:58 GMT
I think he said years ago that he didn't want a state funeral and all the fuss so it will probably be a small personal one with the family.
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 9, 2021 13:55:01 GMT
When it’s the funeral of Prince Phillip?I seem to remember this happened after Diana’s death on Sep 6th 1997 Only you for whom that could be their first thought. Depends what day it is? Diana's was a Saturday to allow for mass attendance along the route. Not sure they'll want to encourage that right now. Queen Mother's was on a Tuesday (9 April 2002 since you ask) - you're probably geeky enough to know if we had a midweek game that night and who was the 63rd minute substitute! I can remember driving away from Brentford the day the Queen Mother’s death was announced after a 1-0 defeat so yes you know me too well🤣 |
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Post by Seymour Beaver on Apr 9, 2021 13:58:48 GMT
Only you for whom that could be their first thought. Depends what day it is? Diana's was a Saturday to allow for mass attendance along the route. Not sure they'll want to encourage that right now. Queen Mother's was on a Tuesday (9 April 2002 since you ask) - you're probably geeky enough to know if we had a midweek game that night and who was the 63rd minute substitute! I can remember driving away from Brentford the day the Queen Mother’s death was announced after a 1-0 defeat so yes you know me too well🤣 Surely a bigger worry for you than the football is if all the Greeks shut their chip shops for the day as a mark of respect! |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 9, 2021 14:01:00 GMT
I can remember driving away from Brentford the day the Queen Mother’s death was announced after a 1-0 defeat so yes you know me too well🤣 Surely a bigger worry for you than the football is if all the Greeks shut their chip shops for the day as a mark of respect! Cheeky bastard,even made the Mrs laugh🤣 |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 9, 2021 14:02:54 GMT
Grand National goes ahead just announced
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Post by Staffsoatcake on Apr 9, 2021 14:16:25 GMT
Could be a private funeral,because of the restrictions.
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Post by Gifton on Apr 9, 2021 14:43:07 GMT
isn't it awful that Harry and Meghan have killed this perfectly healthy 99 year old man...
Better not cancel the footie, I'd be royally pissed off if they did...
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Post by nott1 on Apr 9, 2021 14:54:28 GMT
I can remember driving away from Brentford the day the Queen Mother’s death was announced after a 1-0 defeat so yes you know me too well🤣 Surely a bigger worry for you than the football is if all the Greeks shut their chip shops for the day as a mark of respect! He had no Greek blood in him! |
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Post by Seymour Beaver on Apr 9, 2021 15:03:14 GMT
Surely a bigger worry for you than the football is if all the Greeks shut their chip shops for the day as a mark of respect! He had no Greek blood in him! He was born in Greece, into the Greek Royal Family and was given the title Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark at birth. So he had ties. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 15:15:22 GMT
For his service to the country, which our royal family do for nothing more than lots of money and power  We are blessed. |
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Post by werrington on Apr 9, 2021 15:29:49 GMT
When it’s the funeral of Prince Phillip?I seem to remember this happened after Diana’s death on Sep 6th 1997 Behave mate |
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Post by crouchpotato1 on Apr 9, 2021 15:40:31 GMT
When it’s the funeral of Prince Phillip?I seem to remember this happened after Diana’s death on Sep 6th 1997 Behave mate Watch this space |
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Post by march4 on Apr 9, 2021 15:46:52 GMT
8 days of mourning.
Not sure what that means during a pandemic.
They won’t want crowds anywhere but will find a way for the country to show its respects. It would be no surprise if some sport is cancelled.
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Post by bayernoatcake on Apr 9, 2021 15:48:44 GMT
For his service to the country, which our royal family do for nothing more than lots of money and power We are blessed. Yeah he only fought in WW2 on top of all the royal stuff as well. He’s done more than any of us will. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 9, 2021 16:04:38 GMT
For his service to the country, which our royal family do for nothing more than lots of money and power We are blessed. Behave yourself. |
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Post by blackpoolred on Apr 9, 2021 16:13:08 GMT
1 month away from his 100th bday and receiving a message from his Mrs  |
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Post by sheikhmomo on Apr 9, 2021 16:17:58 GMT
15 hours of continuous coverage on the three biggest channels for the death of a 99 year old man is utterly insane. I get that he meant something to some people and there is a respect thread on the madhouse next door but this is barmy, talk of cancelling sport is barmy. If they cancel The Wall tomorrow I'm writing a fucking letter!
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 9, 2021 16:22:18 GMT
15 hours of continuous coverage on the three biggest channels for the death of a 99 year old man is utterly insane. I get that he meant something to some people and there is a respect thread on the madhouse next door but this is barmy, talk of cancelling sport is barmy. If they cancel The Wall tomorrow I'm writing a fucking letter! Somehow I don’t think big Phil would have wanted sport cancelled. As for the Wall I prefer the Dale Winton version. “Bring on the Waaaaaaallllllllll!” |
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Post by thevoid on Apr 9, 2021 16:31:09 GMT
15 hours of continuous coverage on the three biggest channels for the death of a 99 year old man is utterly insane. I get that he meant something to some people and there is a respect thread on the madhouse next door but this is barmy, talk of cancelling sport is barmy. If they cancel The Wall tomorrow I'm writing a fucking letter! The Chase has already gone. |
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 9, 2021 16:40:27 GMT
BBC Four remaining off air...
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Post by heworksardtho on Apr 9, 2021 16:45:57 GMT
Should have a Viking funeral
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Post by heworksardtho on Apr 9, 2021 16:46:52 GMT
1 month away from his 100th bday and receiving a message from his Mrs Saved on a stamp 😇 |
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Post by Veritas on Apr 9, 2021 16:57:42 GMT
15 hours of continuous coverage on the three biggest channels for the death of a 99 year old man is utterly insane. I get that he meant something to some people and there is a respect thread on the madhouse next door but this is barmy, talk of cancelling sport is barmy. If they cancel The Wall tomorrow I'm writing a fucking letter! The Chase has already gone. A step too far |
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Post by Veritas on Apr 9, 2021 16:59:12 GMT
BBC Four remaining off air... Ridiculous nonsense, surprise death of 99 year old man! |
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Post by The Toxic Avenger on Apr 9, 2021 17:01:39 GMT
BBC Four remaining off air... Ridiculous nonsense, surprise death of 99 year old man! It does seem a bit much. Was looking forward to Top of the Pops... |
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Post by Veritas on Apr 9, 2021 17:02:01 GMT
For his service to the country, which our royal family do for nothing more than lots of money and power We are blessed. Yeah he only fought in WW2 on top of all the royal stuff as well. He’s done more than any of us will. So did millions of others, it was nothing special for his generation. |
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Post by theonlooker on Apr 9, 2021 17:02:24 GMT
He was patron of the Jockey Club and the National festival is still going ahead full speed, so I see no reason why anything else would be cancelled?
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Post by thehartshillbadger on Apr 9, 2021 17:02:37 GMT
To be fair it does give us all the opportunity to have a few drinks and slag each other off on here for the evening. It’s such a rare occurrence I’m really looking forward to it. Double dose of popcorn just purchased👍🏻
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We are blessed.
