Post by MkX on Apr 13, 2021 18:36:40 GMT
I think if there was anything that came out of the wall of tribute programmes that we were hit with it was the fact that Yes he could be very human and personable, usually away from the cameras. He was as un-PC as Bernard Manning, he could be irascible, he "didn't suffer fools gladly" but he did a vast amount of good work, largely unseen.
My grandfather's cousin knew Prince Philip well, David worked his way up from a humble background to become Captain of HMS Eagle, (sister ship to Ark Royal - R09). He was also one of the Elder Brethren of Trinity House, along with the Duke. In retirement David put his efforts into coordinating and raising funds for the restoration of HMS Trincomalee, the Duke gave the project his whole-hearted support and his time. They were friends, he was a very loyal friend as well as being very dutiful.
I think if he had not chosen this path in life he would have done remarkable things on his own merit.
I think the humous is probably something to do with him being Greek?
