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"There is an ageism in this country, as everywhere, and quite rightly so, because I think you go down hill - physically, mentally and everything."

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jinglbellsfrocks Thu 17-Dec-15 09:41:28

That's the Duke of Edinburgh speaking. Mind you, he is 90.

Kate takes on role Duke has vacated

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grannylyn65 Thu 17-Dec-15 09:59:40

Ha !

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rosequartz Thu 17-Dec-15 10:10:41

But I'll bet she goes back to him for tips and advice (perhaps on how not to put your foot in it tchgrin)

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jinglbellsfrocks Thu 17-Dec-15 10:14:51

tchgrin

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thatbags Thu 17-Dec-15 11:47:13

Gosh! doesn't his complete, formal title go on a long time?!

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Anniebach Thu 17-Dec-15 11:52:14

Quite usual for people his age to retire

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rosequartz Thu 17-Dec-15 12:07:46

Especially as he will have been picking up his pension for 25 years tchwink

Mind you, good on him, although I do think age should defer to experience sometimes!

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rosequartz Thu 17-Dec-15 12:09:49

Actually, he's 94! tchshock So 29 years!

He deserves a rest

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whitewave Thu 17-Dec-15 12:44:14

Totally off the subject -but she doesn't merit a separate thread. Did anyone listen to K Hopkins on woman's hour? She was challenged about her attitude to overweight and it is clear the poor soul has issues about control I think she is to be pitied really.

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