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Zip it: What did Prince Philip say to lady in red?
10:56am Wednesday 16th May 2012 in News
The lady in red
As people respectfully stood in line for their opportunity to meet the Queen and her husband in Bromley yesterday, one lady may not have considered the reaction her choice of outfit would cause.
As he approached the attractive blonde, Prince Philip said: “I would get arrested if I unzipped that dress.”
And News Shopper reader Pam Shaw got in touch to tell us about her elderly mother’s brief exchange with the Duke of Edinburgh.
Having waited in the cold for some time Mrs Shaw’s mum, Barbara Dubery from Beckenham, was offered a foil blanket by a member of council staff.
As he passed by, Prince Philip spotted Mrs Dubery, who will be 90 on Saturday (May 19), and said: “Are they going to put you in the oven next?”
No offence was taken though as Mrs Shaw said the remark “made her day”.
Prince Philip’s gaffes
Some of the things the Duke of Edinburgh is reported to have said over the years that have hit the headlines.
To a driving instructor in Scotland: “How do you keep the natives off the booze long enough to get them through the test?”
To Elton John after hearing Elton had sold his Gold Aston Martin: “Oh, it’s you that owns that ghastly car – we often see it when driving to Windsor Castle.”
On the London Traffic Debate: “The problem with London is the tourists. They cause the congestion. If we could just stop tourism, we could stop the congestion.”
To the President of Nigeria, dressed in traditional robes: “You look like you’re ready for bed.”
To the matron of a hospital in the Caribbean: “You have mosquitoes. I have the Press.”
Comments(47)
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Lukeyboy
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11:20am Wed 16 May 12
ron.1952
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12:25pm Wed 16 May 12
Have a little bit of class dear.
Old Philip, silly old fool.
justjackuk
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1:22pm Wed 16 May 12
Angela M
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1:36pm Wed 16 May 12
ron.1952
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1:47pm Wed 16 May 12
ardboe77
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3:22pm Wed 16 May 12
ron.1952 wrote:Yes you sound very classy "'er Maj's day". You are also jumping to conclusions about a woman who has done nothing wrong here. Additionally, as a blonde myself, I take offence to your combination of 'blonde' and 'bimbo'. It was very inappropriate for Philip to have said this to the woman. Shouldn't you be targeting him with your malicious comments? No, of course not. He's a man therefore he must be a 'silly old fool' and she must be something much worse, a 'bimbo'. Your sexist remarks are disgusting.
It was 'er Maj's day not this blonde bimbo, look at me look at me, so cheap .
Have a little bit of class dear.
Old Philip, silly old fool.
the wall
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3:46pm Wed 16 May 12
ardboe77 wrote:Get over yourself love.
ron.1952 wrote: It was 'er Maj's day not this blonde bimbo, look at me look at me, so cheap . Have a little bit of class dear. Old Philip, silly old fool.Yes you sound very classy "'er Maj's day". You are also jumping to conclusions about a woman who has done nothing wrong here. Additionally, as a blonde myself, I take offence to your combination of 'blonde' and 'bimbo'. It was very inappropriate for Philip to have said this to the woman. Shouldn't you be targeting him with your malicious comments? No, of course not. He's a man therefore he must be a 'silly old fool' and she must be something much worse, a 'bimbo'. Your sexist remarks are disgusting.
Chrisbitz
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3:56pm Wed 16 May 12
ardboe77 wrote:Well said. The blonde lady has done nothing at all to warrant such abuse, other than be in a picture in the NS.
ron.1952 wrote:Yes you sound very classy "'er Maj's day". You are also jumping to conclusions about a woman who has done nothing wrong here. Additionally, as a blonde myself, I take offence to your combination of 'blonde' and 'bimbo'. It was very inappropriate for Philip to have said this to the woman. Shouldn't you be targeting him with your malicious comments? No, of course not. He's a man therefore he must be a 'silly old fool' and she must be something much worse, a 'bimbo'. Your sexist remarks are disgusting.
It was 'er Maj's day not this blonde bimbo, look at me look at me, so cheap .
Have a little bit of class dear.
Old Philip, silly old fool.
I really hope she doesn't find out about your horrible comment.
I hope she rubs her doctorate in nuclear physics right in your face!
ron.1952
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4:10pm Wed 16 May 12
Why do you think I care ?
I think ( if its OK with you ) this young lady was inappropriately dressed for the occasion of perhaps meeting the Queen.
A little decorum please, there's a time and place for dressing like that. Chavness that's wot it is, in front of 'er Maj' too.
bizzymum
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5:58pm Wed 16 May 12
ardboe77
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6:04pm Wed 16 May 12
ron.1952 wrote:Go back into your cave before you offend anyone else. You're an embarrassment. You should take Philip with you as you seem to have a lot in common.
"I really hope she doesn't find out about your horrible comment"
Why do you think I care ?
I think ( if its OK with you ) this young lady was inappropriately dressed for the occasion of perhaps meeting the Queen.
A little decorum please, there's a time and place for dressing like that. Chavness that's wot it is, in front of 'er Maj' too.
ron.1952
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7:05pm Wed 16 May 12
ardboe77 the offended, you idiot. If I offended you I take that as a compliment, thank you.
I agree with you about that old Greek fool though, gawping at young ladies in his flashers mack. He is old enough to know better.
God save the Queen.
Ron x
fredab
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9:09pm Wed 16 May 12
ron.1952
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9:34pm Wed 16 May 12
Good luck to this attention seeker as she has succeeded it would seem. Made it into the 'Daily Wail' and the NS, wot next Jeremy Kyle ?
Ron x
I-think-not
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11:18pm Wed 16 May 12
I-think-not
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11:30pm Wed 16 May 12
Oh, and also, the 'old Greek fool's' name is 'Philip', not 'Phillip'.
Still, at least you spelt 'Prince' correctly - 1 out of 3 ain't bad!
Slonik
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9:03am Thu 17 May 12
bobbi beauty
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9:45am Thu 17 May 12
ron.1952
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11:19am Thu 17 May 12
Wishing Mrs Dubery a happy birthday for Saturday Pam, I hope you aren't too busy to enjoy the day together. ;)
Flowergirl76
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12:56pm Thu 17 May 12
AnthonyKelly
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1:00pm Thu 17 May 12
You sit there on your computer being a keyboard warrior with your childish comments towards a woman just for what she is wearing. Is this what our community has come to with judging innocent young women who actually put their time & effort into making the day a success? There is more to a person than what they choose to wear & feel comfortable in.
Carry on hiding behind your computer & I will have great enjoyment knowing my 6 year old daughter acts & behaves more grown up than youself.
Well done to everyone that took part helping Bromley with the day
Mr_Fandango
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2:13pm Thu 17 May 12
AnthonyKelly wrote:could not agree more with you i think Ron needs to get a bit of life and stop all the childish gibbering that he does on here all the time.
Ron, there is only a couple of words to describe an individual like yourself. Immature & pathetic!! You sit there on your computer being a keyboard warrior with your childish comments towards a woman just for what she is wearing. Is this what our community has come to with judging innocent young women who actually put their time & effort into making the day a success? There is more to a person than what they choose to wear & feel comfortable in. Carry on hiding behind your computer & I will have great enjoyment knowing my 6 year old daughter acts & behaves more grown up than youself. Well done to everyone that took part helping Bromley with the day
maybe invest in some cotton wool and stuff it inside your ears because i belive to much air is getting to the place your brain is supposed to be sitting.
the wall
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3:25pm Thu 17 May 12
AnthonyKelly wrote:AnthonyKelly, there is only a couple of words to describe an individual like yourself. Immature & pathetic!!
Ron, there is only a couple of words to describe an individual like yourself. Immature & pathetic!! You sit there on your computer being a keyboard warrior with your childish comments towards a woman just for what she is wearing. Is this what our community has come to with judging innocent young women who actually put their time & effort into making the day a success? There is more to a person than what they choose to wear & feel comfortable in. Carry on hiding behind your computer & I will have great enjoyment knowing my 6 year old daughter acts & behaves more grown up than youself. Well done to everyone that took part helping Bromley with the day
You sit there on your computer being a keyboard warrior with your childish comments towards ron.1952 just for what his opinion is. Is this what our community has come to with judging innocent posters who actually put their time & effort into making a comment? There is more to a person than what they choose to write.
Carry on hiding behind your computer & I will have great enjoyment knowing my 6 year old son acts & behaves more grown up than yourself.
Well done to everyone that took part helping Bromley with the day.
AnthonyKelly
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4:05pm Thu 17 May 12
Flowergirl76
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4:52pm Thu 17 May 12
the wall
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5:09pm Thu 17 May 12
AnthonyKelly wrote:It's not a complete copy and paste did you have trouble reading it? Do you not see the irony of what you are saying ?
I knew you would pipe up!!! Cant think of anything yourself so just copy & paste. Low life scum who have nothing constructive to say & slate innocent people helping the community. Just goes to show your just as bad as him as your the idiots that give Bromley a bad name. I really feel sorry for your 6 year old son as what a great role model you are to him. The future is looking bright for Bromley. NOT!!!!!
Low life scum - Sticks and stones. Did your 6 year old help you with that?
So point out where I slated innocent people helping the community? What has peoples criminal background got to do with helping the community? I take it you completed a criminal background check on everyone. Just that your statement about innocent people could be very wrong.
You see I will fight for everyone's right to have an opinion and voice it. But you throw your toys out the pram at some words on a screen that you don't like. Now who's the child ?
ron.1952
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5:18pm Thu 17 May 12
Ron x
ron.1952
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5:21pm Thu 17 May 12
Ron
ron.1952
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5:23pm Thu 17 May 12
Get over yourself dear, please.
Luv Ron x
AnthonyKelly
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5:37pm Thu 17 May 12
ron.1952
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5:57pm Thu 17 May 12
Are you in denial, ask yourself dear.
Now do I detect a little homophobia in your comment too Anthony ? Just because Rons a little light in his loafers there's no need for it son.
Ron x
AnthonyKelly
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6:16pm Thu 17 May 12
ron.1952
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6:42pm Thu 17 May 12
Its only MY opinion sonny but I feel this young ladies dress was inappropriate for the occasion. If that offends you or this attention seeker in red, hard luck.
I'm starting to ask myself what's your angle in defending this young woman attire, what are you after Anthony ? I'm sure if you ask she would tell you where she purchased it.
Littlewoods is where most Chavinas shop.
All the best to you, Ron x
AnthonyKelly
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6:56pm Thu 17 May 12
Flowergirl76
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7:27pm Thu 17 May 12
AnthonyKelly wrote:Well said Anthony ! Maybe he is getting angry as he thinks 'his dresses' would suit her more !
Ooooh touched a nerve have I?? Now who needs anger management? I dont have an angle. I just have respect for women. Sorry if a women dressing like a women offends you that much. You must be such an expert in clothing & how people should dress. The simple fact is, your a complete joke & waste of space to Bromley with your embarrassing comments towards other women. ENOUGH SAID. What a true bellend you are to the borough of Bromley. Congratulations!!!!
Hahahahahaha
Maybe he sits in his 'secret' attire when he is hiding behind his computer ...... ;)
Gavinp
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9:26pm Thu 17 May 12
At least your not a cave man.
If you saw a lady dressed like that in a restaurant and a comment like that was made im sure there would be a lot of people with something to say.
It doesnt matter what you wear as long as your polite and friendly.
The lady is hardly wearing a mini skirt and a boob tube.
Not that i agreed with the all the road closures etc due to her visit.
BUT why does everything have to turn personal on here.
Flowergirl76
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9:29pm Thu 17 May 12
Gavinp wrote:Ditto !
Yeah, well said Anthony. Agree 110%
At least your not a cave man.
If you saw a lady dressed like that in a restaurant and a comment like that was made im sure there would be a lot of people with something to say.
It doesnt matter what you wear as long as your polite and friendly.
The lady is hardly wearing a mini skirt and a boob tube.
Not that i agreed with the all the road closures etc due to her visit.
BUT why does everything have to turn personal on here.
bnorther
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9:30pm Thu 17 May 12
Dr Lester Piggott
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10:17pm Thu 17 May 12
I had to attend a friends funeral a while back and to be honest I was shocked at how some young people dressed for the occasion. Now I'm about 10 years younger than Ron, but I have to admit I raised my eyebrows at a few young ladies dress for a funeral. Times have changed and what's seen as OK today would have been seen as wrong in yesteryear, and for some people who grew up then.
AnthonyKelly
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7:57am Fri 18 May 12
bnorther
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8:44am Fri 18 May 12
bim·bo
Noun:
derogatory. An attractive but empty-headed young woman, esp.
I can't see how a graduate from a Russell Group University is a Bimbo.
AnthonyKelly
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9:09am Fri 18 May 12
bnorther wrote:This is exactly my point. The low life jumping to conclusions just because of the clothes she is wearing. There is more to a people than the clothes they wear or where they may shop. It is just a sad old fool who is jealous of this lady so he has to make nasty comments just to make himself look better but hasn't worked very well
People are calling her a blonde bimbo. But according to the Daily Mail she is a graduate from the London School of Economics. bim·bo Noun: derogatory. An attractive but empty-headed young woman, esp. I can't see how a graduate from a Russell Group University is a Bimbo.
ron.1952
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11:18am Fri 18 May 12
I was at this event and as far as I could see no one else was dressed like this young woman. She could of worn a LBD and been less conspicuous out of respect for the Queen. That of course would not of achieved the attention this bim-- girl was seeking now would it.
It was raining too lets not forget.
Ron
ron.1952
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11:32am Fri 18 May 12
The hypocrisy of some people !!
Ron x
the wall
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10:31am Tue 22 May 12
I'm sure you agree in Freedom of Speech for things that you agree with. But like to shout down other's those opinions differ to yours.
Irony is lost on you in a big big way. You're one of the biggest hypocrites I have ever had the misfortune to read comments from. You say you have virtues, moral and principles. Yet with every comment proved that they mean nothing. For example ........ " I was raised the CORRECT way that if you have something bad to say about someone then keep it to yourself." You then start name calling in your other posts. You're a fail !
Do you really think in you pink fluffy bubble that a few bad words (in your opinion) in some small corner of the internet will some how disable Bromley and bring it crashing down ?
I don't like the idea of someone telling others what they can and can't say, what opinions they can and can't hold. Whether I agree or disagree with someone's view on a matter, I believe they have the same right to hold that view as I do.
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