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Prince Phillip Has died!
Condolences to Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the family..
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Former President Barack Obama offered his condolences as well
When we first met His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, he and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had already been on the world stage for more than half a century — welcoming leaders like Churchill and Kennedy; Mandela and Gorbachev. As two Americans unaccustomed to palaces and pomp, we didn’t know what to expect.
We shouldn’t have worried. The Queen and Prince Philip immediately put us at ease with their grace and generosity, turning a ceremonial occasion into something far more natural, even comfortable. Prince Philip in particular was kind and warm, with a sharp wit and unfailing good humor. It was our first introduction to the man behind the title, and in the years since, our admiration for him has only grown. We will miss him dearly.
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Prince Philip lived a long and purposeful life. May he Rest In Peace. I fondly recall the Obama’s first visit to the UK. I remember Michelle putting her arm around the Queen and how that was a breach in protocol. I also remember the Queen putting her arm around Michelle’s waist. They really like each other. Sometimes rules need to be broken.
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Spunky wrote:
Former President Barack Obama offered his condolences as well
When we first met His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, he and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II had already been on the world stage for more than half a century — welcoming leaders like Churchill and Kennedy; Mandela and Gorbachev. As two Americans unaccustomed to palaces and pomp, we didn’t know what to expect.
We shouldn’t have worried. The Queen and Prince Philip immediately put us at ease with their grace and generosity, turning a ceremonial occasion into something far more natural, even comfortable. Prince Philip in particular was kind and warm, with a sharp wit and unfailing good humor. It was our first introduction to the man behind the title, and in the years since, our admiration for him has only grown. We will miss him dearly.
not a peep from the former President.....no message or condolences.....nothing.....crickets......just as well. He was an ignorant jack ass when he met the royal couple.
