webfact Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 UK's Prince Philip, 97, escapes unhurt from car crash By Andrew MacAskill Britain's Prince Philip waits for the bridal procession following the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, near London, Britain October 12, 2018. Alastair Grant/Pool via REUTERS LONDON (Reuters) - Queen Elizabeth's 97-year-old husband Prince Philip escaped uninjured from a car crash while driving on Thursday near the Sandringham estate in eastern England. Police said two people in a car that collided with that of the prince, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh, were both taken to hospital for minor injuries but later discharged. Pictures from the scene showed a Land Rover overturned on the side of the road. The accident occurred when Philip was pulling out of a driveway onto a main road, the BBC reported, quoting a witness saying he was very shaken. Philip drove former President Barack Obama and his wife Michelle to lunch during their state visit to Britain in 2016. Buckingham Palace confirmed Thursday's accident. "The Duke was not injured," it added in a statement. A palace spokeswoman later confirmed Philip was at the wheel and was checked by a doctor afterwards. He did not go to hospital and was now back at Sandringham, the private country residence owned by Queen Elizabeth in the county of Norfolk. Famous for verbal gaffes but generally regarded with wry affection by Britons, Philip married Elizabeth in 1947 and has been by his wife's side throughout her long reign. Since retiring from official solo duties in 2017, he has appeared in public alongside the Queen and other members of the royal family at events and church services. He had successful hip replacement surgery last year. The former naval officer did not accompany the Queen to a church service on Christmas Day last month though a royal source said he was in good health. Kate Williams, a royal historian, said it would be a blow to Philip if the incident ended his driving days. "He really loves driving and takes a great pleasure in it and were he not allowed to drive he would find that quite painful," she said. There is no legal age in Britain to stop driving, but after 70 people must renew their licence every three years. Outspoken yet intensely private, Philip developed a reputation for brusque comments and often headline-grabbing remarks during ceremonial events. A stray comment about "slitty eyes" during a visit to China in the 1980s became symbolic of his gruff and often unguarded manner. Even into his 90s, his off-the-cuff comments could still get him into trouble, such as when he exasperatedly swore at a photographer during an event in 2015. (Reporting by Andrew MacAskill and Stephen Addison; Editing by Andrew Cawthorne) -- © Copyright Reuters 2019-01-18 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 They still let him drive??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 reaction times wouldn't have been so drastic, back in the old past days of (if?) when piloting the Britannia, out on the open sea... no (rapid) traffic I am sure an old naval officer had been given the chance at some times? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted January 17, 2019 Share Posted January 17, 2019 Kate Williams royal historian said it would be a blow if the incident would end his driving days, what !! Get a life woman, silly old buffer should not have been driving, license? Ohh that is only a requirement for the peasants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossy Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 According to the Daily Wail he pulled out in front of someone and got t-boned. Time to hang up the driving gloves methinks. He can still drive on the estates and drive his horse powered kit. Pictures from the Daily Mail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YetAnother Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: A palace spokeswoman later confirmed Philip was at the wheel imagine if all the drivers on the road you meet today are 97 years old Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
car720 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 10 minutes ago, YetAnother said: imagine if all the drivers on the road you meet today are 97 years old Bribie Island. Queensland. They even have licence that says they are not allowed off the island. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullie Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 "Dazzled by winter sunshine", my foot. Advanced old age and poor eyesight are way more likely to be the main causes of this accident. 97 years old - the man should not even be allowed to leave the house unattended! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chassa70 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, webfact said: the prince, also known as the Duke of Edinburgh Sounds like a criminal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 How dare he crash without a Cap on Backwards. The true sign of Superiority. Nice Chap ,he had time for me so ize biased.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Crossy said: According to the Daily Wail he pulled out in front of someone and got t-boned. Time to hang up the driving gloves methinks. He can still drive on the estates and drive his horse powered kit. Pictures from the Daily Mail Both vehicles must have been going pretty fast to overturn a Range Rover, twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, Chang_paarp said: They still let him drive??? ALONE as well. Surely he should have had a security man with him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 HRH should be charged with driving without due care & attention. Dazzled by the sun? Rubbish, the Kia was coming from the North, but the sun goes via the South. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jobsworth Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 stop, look, listen. he obviously did none of these things. careless and dangerous driving. but being who he is, he will get away with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamahele Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 I see plenty of young drivers in Thailand who have flipped their vehicles...... Almost every week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chang_paarp Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, wgdanson said: ALONE as well. Surely he should have had a security man with him. Or a carer (supervisor) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AhFarangJa Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, YetAnother said: imagine if all the drivers on the road you meet today are 97 years old Most of them here may as well be..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DPKANKAN Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 2 hours ago, YetAnother said: imagine if all the drivers on the road you meet today are 97 years old Be like driving in Thailand!!555???????????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evadgib Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 3 hours ago, colinneil said: Kate Williams royal historian said it would be a blow if the incident would end his driving days, what !! Get a life woman, silly old buffer should not have been driving, license? Ohh that is only a requirement for the peasants. He shoots them! TBH he seems to have been driving on the Sandringham estate (Private property) up until the point where he crossed the main road & had the accident. Anyone with dashcam footage has just won the lottery???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Leopard Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, wgdanson said: ALONE as well. Surely he should have had a security man with him. I love the old shit bag, to be honest. But as you say. Where was his security detail? I think there will be some bollockings dished out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VocalNeal Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, jobsworth said: but being who he is, he will get away with it. His new favourite band will be Manfred Mann. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wgdanson Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 3 minutes ago, Snow Leopard said: I love the old shit bag, to be honest. But as you say. Where was his security detail? I think there will be some bollockings dished out. One of them to him from the old Lady hopefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rimmer Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Off topic troll post removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
from the home of CC Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Someone (not the dementia victim) should be up for charges for endangering the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Leopard Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 9 minutes ago, wgdanson said: One of them to him from the old Lady hopefully. Has to be the old ladies fault no?????? It would be in Thailand ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Police said two people in a car that collided with that of the prince........ Implies that it was the fault of the Kia driver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robblok Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 1 hour ago, kamahele said: I see plenty of young drivers in Thailand who have flipped their vehicles...... Almost every week. Just shows that the most famous of Brit drivers don't do it much better than the Thais if even British prince displays low driving skills. ???????? Just a joke don't take my head off. The guy should not be driving at his age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAKAPALITA Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Doesn’t make the Press here.Sent from my iPhone using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janclaes47 Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 So there was no 40 car convoy , with all roads blocked for hours, when someone from the British royal family went out for a pack of fags? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giddyup Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 4 hours ago, YetAnother said: imagine if all the drivers on the road you meet today are 97 years old Could be worse, they could all be 17 and texting while driving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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