Royal Family News: Prince Philip Suggested That The Queen Abdicate For This Hysterical Reason

British royal family news reveals that while the late Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh may no longer be a part of the monarchy, his sharp wit and sense of humor live on. His wit was legendary and there are many funny quotes attributed to him. In particular, he once said something funny to his wife Queen Elizabeth about abdicating that she no doubt had no intention of following upon.

According to reports, Philip once gave the queen a hilarious reason for leaving the throne, one she ignored.

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The Duke of Edinburgh became known for his barbed sense of humor and there are many examples of his quick wit. He and the queen were married for 73 years before he passed away at the age of 99 in April.

Despite his passing, the queen has kept to her royal duties in a selfless show of commitment to her country and the monarchy. There has been speculation about whether or not the Queen retires but thus far there is no indication she is leaning in that direction.

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Nonetheless, there is a funny story floating around about what Philip once told the queen about her leaving her post.

The Express.co.uk reported that royal watcher Antonio Caprarica told London One Radio that Philip once told his wife: “it’s time to go away as long as one can with their legs rather than getting a kick in the backside and be thrown out like an old shoe.”

Antonio then said, “I believe few people have dared to tell the Queen that she could become an old shoe. Then, as we know, she did not become one.”

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In a recent interview with The Telegraph historical novelist, Hilary Mantel suggested that the Royal Family is facing an “end game.” It comes after Philip’s passing and the ongoing destructive tirades against the monarchy by Prince Harry.

She also noted that the monarch has a solid commitment to her role and she, “thinks of this as a sacred task, from which you simply cannot abdicate.”

Hilary added, “She believes that she cannot cease to be a monarch – she made those promises to God. It’s such a cliché to say, but what a lonely position to be in.”

“It’s a conflict because most of the world sees the Royal family as a branch of show business. And I’m sure that is very far from the Queen’s own thinking.”

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