I’ve seen many variations of this quote.
‘Behind every good man is a woman …’
Yesterday we heard of the sad passing of Prince Philip The Duke Of Edinburgh, age 99.
Although we’ve known for quite some time that he was sick, it’s still sad to hear the news. I was hoping and rooting for him to reach the 100 and can only imagine the banter between him and the queen in receiving the royal telegram. 🤣🤣
He was such a character. His devilish sense of humour, that deep smile and that impish look in those sky blue eyes.
For over 70 years he was by the side of our queen and did his duty. Love or hate the royal family these two people for me, just got on with it. Together they faced life with constant scrutiny, family troubles, political turmoil, world crisis, and heaps of criticism. Who would want that job? Not many of us that’s for sure.
What I love the most about these two people is that Together they carved out a little something special that worked just for them. This something special can be seen clearly in photos of them together. The in joke that only the two of them understood. The smile that says ‘behave Philip, I’m on royal duty’. Or, I know how to make you smile Elizabeth. Their own version of love, respect, quality time and major support.
People don’t seem to be made like this anymore and I wonder what an audience with Prince Philip would have been like. On any topic be it technology advancement, younger people been offered an adventure via the award scheme, horses and the out door, his beloved Lilabet. Harry moving to the US, Archie being mixed race, THE interview or telling the press to go do one. He’d have his say and stand his ground with no apologies.
I’m sure this morning after 70 plus years, and the queen may not show it, but she’ll be broken and maybe somewhat at a deep loss. Let’s keep her in our prayers.
Call me old fashioned or sentimental or both, for me Prince Philip you were the great man standing behind your woman. And for this sir, I salute you. Rest in peace.
#Relationships take work. If you have someone special in your life, keep working at it. Rome was not built in a day.
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