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You can do whatever you want. Personally, I've never tugged my forelock at any time.

Duke of Edinburgh's Award scheme which is great for youngsters from all sorts of backgrounds. Edward obviously has other charities and duties besides but do have a look at the award scheme and what it does. I'm proud to say my son and daughter both achieved the bronze, silver and gold awards...

The late Queen didn't want the title to be bestowed until after her death because it belonged to her husband of 74 years, and then the King has taken his time sorting it out since last September. Edit, It is the Duke's birthday today so it may be the King intended it to be today.

That was why he was ‘only’ given an Earldom when he married. It was always going to be the case that he was to be the successor to the Duke of Edinburgh. He runs the DofE scheme, has been involved with it for a long time. He spoke to my daughter & I at BP IN 1993, when she received her Gold...

The acoustics in St George’s chapel were amazing. Not even a microphone nor loudspeaker can replicate it.

She will not stand down. She took her vows at her coronation and will keep them until she dies. She may hand over more responsibilities gradually, having already delegated foreign visits. She started work again within 4 days of HRH death, with the dispatch boxes.

Prince Philip planned it all himself even the adjustments recently to comply with Covid restrictions. I did lose it a few times, being a Navy brat, and then serving myself. The Royal Marine pallbearers were impeccable, he was piped into the chapel, Eternal Father, the lone piper, Last Post...

On the contrary it shows their love and sense of fun. It’s one of the Queen’s favourite photos. It was taken when a swarm of bees interrupted a ceremony at Windsor. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/in-pictures-56242398

He modernised the Royal family. It was his suggestion to allow television for the coronation, and to do walkabouts meeting the crowds. The Queen even toned down her plummy accent under his guidance.

I’m just partaking of a small tot of Pusser’s rum, in his memory. Fair winds and calm seas.

To those who don't like the royal family, remember Prince Philip served throughout WW2. being mentioned in dispatches at the Battale of Matapan, so please just respect a veteran, if nothing else.

A lifetime of service in the Royal Navy and to the Queen. Many didn't understand him but he was always true to himself. My Dad served with him in the Med in the early 50s and always spoke well of him.