"She wouldn't have been the Queen she was without the Duke of Edinburgh [Prince Philip (her husband)] by her side." Thoughts on this quote?

[Jamie05rhs]

Do you agree that husbands/ male life partners have a purpose?

If you disagree, you are welcome to comment as well. Don't worry; I won't block you.


(The quote is from Katie Nicholl, Royal Editor of Vanity Fair magazine.)

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[USLegionary]

I think how lucky Prince Philip was when he was 20 and started dating his 13 year old cousin Queen Elizabeth. He must have thought he'd hit the jackpot when he married her because not only was she thin, pretty with a real heavy set of milkers but she was also one of the wealthiest most powerful people on the planet with a fabulous lifestyle that involved super mansions, private aircraft, yachts, military rank, money, any car he wants, meeting celebrities and all he had to do for any of it was have plenty of sex with her and produce a few babies.

[Jamie05rhs]

The comment about her breasts was inappropriate. But thank you for sharing your opinion.

[USLegionary]

Why? You don't think Prince Phil appreciated those?

[Jamie05rhs]

It's inappropriate, dude. Also, it has nothing to do with the question I asked.

[USLegionary]

It just shows how lucky Prince Philip was. I can't think of another guy that this happened too.

[Jamie05rhs]

Okay. You were also lucky. Because the GAG bot picked you for Superb Opinion. That wasn't me. Lol

[USLegionary]

They know gold when they hear it

[ObscuredBeyond]

Once he was no longer functional/ out of the frame, the kids were not all right, and she was unable to keep things functional. Royal family shit got very weird. There's a chance that without the queen, the whole hollow shell that is the British monarchy will soon join her in history's ash heap. The scandals that might now come to light could make some Brits turn white as sheep with horror.

With the monarchy extinct, there will be nothing left to prevent Parliament from the cross hairs of scrutiny. The orthonoid will be seen as no better than the complacent German civilians of the 1940s.

From there, my biggest question is: will the chain reaction knock enough sense into enough Americans to put both the DNC and GOP on notice that it's time for both to go?

[Jamie05rhs]

Okay. Thanks for sharing your view. Though I was mostly looking for the broader angle regarding relationships between women and men. I was just using Liz and Phil as an example.

[letuswaltzforthedead]

I think both genders need each other, even if it's consisting of a romantic relationship. That doesn't mean everything queen did is to the credit of her husband but their marriage shouldn't be devalued or pushed aside.

[Jamie05rhs]

I completely agree.

And no, I wasn't saying that at all! :). She completely deserves all the credit for everything she did as Queen.

[SaoirseS]

I think it's a fair statement. I don't think anyone gets to be great in a vacuum.

I've only been married a few months, and already I think I'm a better person for it.

[Jamie05rhs]

Awww! I love this! Especially coming from you, @SaoirseS. Because you were crushing it even while single!

[Guy13]

She was hot in her day.

[Jamie05rhs]

Yes. She was a beautiful woman.

[Nancynaomi]

I think both genders need each other in one way or another.

[JDavid25]

Of course.. Women help men to grow up and actually achieve what they achieve.. Men, bring the women who were by their side with them elevating them to a higher status.. Women help men with the support they provide.. Men, help women by using that support and taking them and it to another level..

[Jamie05rhs]

True. But in that context, he couldn't have taken her any higher than she already was. She was already Queen.

[JDavid25]

True, I really have no idea about Queen Elizabeth.. All I knew was that she was still alive, and some people didn't have the nicest things to say about her in light of Princess Diana and Meghan Markle..

[Jamie05rhs]

@JDavid25 I have an opinion on that, but I'll set it aside for now, since it isn't germane to the present conversation.

[JDavid25]

Aw okay, well hey I wouldn't mind hearing it sometimes..

[Jamie05rhs]

@JDavid25 Sure!

[Surely]

Could be true. Sometimes it takes another person to make someone else a better person.
But I really have no opinion on the Queen.

[Jamie05rhs]

I'm not saying he made her better. But he stood by her side and allowed her to grow into the person she already was. If that makes sense. He provided safety and encouragement.

[doggylover64]

I think both genders need each other one way or another! :)

[goaded]

Of course a life-long partner will have an affect on your character, and you on their's.

[TacosRAwesome]

I think both genders need each other in one way or another.

[exitseven]

Yes, they were together a long time and some of him must have rubbed off.

[Jamie05rhs]

:) .

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

Yes, he stood by her side and made her what she was

[Jamie05rhs]

I think she made herself what she was, but I think he made a difference just being there for her.

[GoodGuyBreakingBad]

@Jamie05rhs Yes I agree with you

[Jamie05rhs]

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