Originally Posted by goji
It's explained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDRF8jdVFC0
It's explained here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDRF8jdVFC0
My abiding memory of Prince Philip is when he was sitting in the back of a limousine with Her Majesty by his side, waiting for the chauffer to drive off. This was back in 2011 when they were visiting Perth.
The chauffer was a lovely young lady who was obviously quite nervous. She was just checking everything and looking in the rear view mirror when suddenly the Prince shouted rudely at her.
"Well come on! Get a move on girl!"
The poor girl. I felt so sorry for her. This was her big moment and he had to spoil it for her.
I'm certainly not a monarchist but must say I'm a great admirer of Her Majesty. What a wonderful job she has done - ever discreet, she has selflessly devoted herself to the service of her country and the Commonwealth. Unfortunately, this resulted in her perhaps losing control of her family and this has lead to various scandals and wayward behaviour by her children. And one grandchild.
Still, I feel for her today.
arsenal (April 10th, 2021)
What on earth is rude about that? I also doubt he “shouted” at her as that was not his character.
I just feel sorry for the poor girl for not having a sense of humour. Given it was an Australian tour, I’m just surprised he didn’t say:
“Well come on! Get a move on Sheila!”
Just because you are royal doesn't mean you have the right to order people around. A request, ending with a "please", would have been more acceptable.What on earth is rude about that?
He did. It was all over the nightly news.I also doubt he “shouted” at her
It was. It was all over the nightly news.that was not his character
The girl didn't need a privileged, grumpy back seat driver to tell her how to do her job.
BTW, I don't think I've ever heard an Aussie use the word "sheila". Well, perhaps when I was a child I did.
Andaman! (April 11th, 2021)
More to the point His Royal Highness didn’t need a chauffeur with a sense of humour bypass.
Well Andaman!, if you are going to do down that very narrow path, I guess you think the Chinese lacked a sense of humour when they were offended by the Prince's comments re "slitty eyes" - a comment made while he was on a visit to China!
There are numerous examples of his offensive "gaffes" but I guess we can't blame him. Let's call the victims our for their lack of humour.
Prince Philip has used his position to better the lives of others around the world. He had many achievements of which he was no doubt very proud. One of those was his unfailing support for Her Majesty.
But he was in the wrong in this instance. He should have known better. That's the simple point I'm making here.
Let's just agree to disagree on this,
He was virtually stateless and Britain gave him a life of privilege, wealth and position. However he never lost his huge sense of entitlement, traits we see in abundance in both Andrew and Edward. I think Tobias Menzies in The Crown has captured him perfectly.
And it’s questionable he was a decent husband or father
...gasp...I see it as one of the centuries greatest love stories...he was poor and from the wrong side of the railway tracks as one would say with his strong German bloodline...so brought nothing of value...no money or connections or influence...nada...zilch...so it could only have been that magic ingreidient...love...proof is that 70++ years later they are still married..
arsenal and ninod...go shove your heads back up yopur arses where they belong
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