Goodbye Prince Philip

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 Today has been a very strange day. This morning, Buckingham Palace announced the passing of Prince Philip. 


 


It’s weird, speaking from a British perspective. I’ve grown up hearing about Philip, how important he is to the Queen. I, like every British child, was offered a chance to participate in the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (I remember starting at Bronze, and then quitting, because... well, I am not an outdoors person. I am a hermit, thank you very much.)  The royals are very much front and centre of British life, of British culture. My grandfather liked Prince Philip. It’s weird now, that I’m writing this in a world without him.  


It’s feels almost personal. The country is losing a grandfather figure.  


I’m incredibly lucky. My matinal grandfather lived to be 91. My partial grandfather is also now, 91 and healthy! 

 

An entire generation is fading before our eyes. We’re losing their stories, their wisdom, and their guidance.  


If you still have your grandparents, please hug them and remind them you love them. You never know when time is going to run out.  


Be kind to yourself and those around you.  

Be safe, friends. 

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