Duke of Edinburgh admitted to hospital.

his Lifestyle and wealth makes no difference, he is a husband, father, great grandfather and g great grandfather.

If we ordinary folk had a loved one in hospital perhaps nearing end of life would we say he/she had a good life compared to the homeless

I agree Anniebach

He has had many privileges but he did work well into his nineties while the rest of us retired in our sixties. Obviously with some exceptions.

GrannyGravy thank you, I just don’t understand this obsession with anyone’s wealth when they are near end of life .

Should we think the same of everyone who is treated in a BUPA hospital / ward

Anyone want to offer odds on if it will be a birthday party or a funeral this year????? Oh dear

Could be one then the other

Prince Philip had a poverty stricken childhood and youth, virtually abandoned by his parents even though he was a member of Greek royalty, and his membership of the royal family was not made easy by many of the courtiers in the early years of his marriage.

Let’s hope he makes it to his landmark birthday.

I don't think it's appropriate to say anything other than to wish him well. I don't like to hear of anyone being ill.

I agree with Anniebach I hope he gets well soon.

I don’t envy any of the staff having to deal with him!

He is not my most favourite Royal but having said that I wish him a speedy recovery.
The poor Queen must be so worried........she's not having the best of times lately, is she?
I send them both my Best Wishes x

Wonder what the problem is considering he walked unaided into the hospital ? This may take the media attention away from Harry and Megans tv interview with Oprah in 2 weeks time.

I doubt anything would take media attention from that tv interview

I do hope HRH Prince Phillip recovers enough to go back to join the Queen at Windsor. I'd like to see him celebrate his 100th Birthday.
I wish him well.

Wasn’t it rather unkind of Harry and Meghan to confirm they have no intentions of returning to royal life while Prince Philip is in hospital knowing the kind of headlines it will create?

Ha ha merlot. I wondered if this would crop up undercover! There are a couple of posters I know waiting to add their comments!

Who dares start the thread?

And for what it's worth, I think the stinky reply was already written and waiting before DofE got sick.

Buckingham Palace released a statement earlier today, announcing that Harry and Meghan would no longer be working royals and all their patronages will be taken up by other family members.

Royal patronage ....makes me sick.If people aren't happy to give to a charity without a Royal name at the top of the notepaper then its a very sad world.Maybe its the eegits that want empire medals or just the clowns who need someone on a pedestal to keep them "in their place"
Whatever their warped view is its time the monarchy was gone its an out of date in the 21st century.You wouldn't want my opinion of Phil the Greek ...

Paddyanne. you hold so much hatred and I find your post racist

I don't support the RF at all, think they're an anachronism.

However my dad is one of those eegits who has an empire medal and both he and I are very proud of that. Sometimes you go too far paddyanne.

Anniebach

*Paddyanne*. you hold so much hatred and I find your post racist

Whereas so many posts re MM ......

I wonder what poor old Philip has done to you Paddyanne I havent got any great love of the Royals but I don’t see why we shouldn’t feel compassion when they are ill

Apparently he is staying in hospital through to next week so it may be more serious than we have been lead to believe