Such is life

"Congratulations to Prince Phillip on retiring in financial security at a time of his choosing from a job he enjoys"  Do you find that offensive? Do you think the man himself finds that offensive?  Certainly the Labour front-bench spokesman who is responsible for that quote is being criticised for what is being described as a "shameful" comment and being called upon to apologise for it.  Can't see it myself - it seems to me a perfectly reasonable comparison to draw between the Prince's position and that of the millions who find themselves in a totally different situation. Just whether those millions would welcome the idea of working until they are 95, and whether he really "enjoys" his job are perhaps questionable issues, but the fact is that we all have to play the cards life deals us - prince or pauper.