99 years is a good long run. Just think of all the change he experienced in every aspect of life.
When he was born...
A telephone in the home was a luxury. Now every family member carries one in their pocket.
A new Cadillac Victoria cost $4540.
A 2021 Cadillac Escalade starts at $75,000.
The average income in 1922 was $3,000.
The average income now ranges from €6,000 in Bulgaria to €42,000 in Luxembourg.
Life expectancy in 1922 was 65 years.
Life expectancy now is 79 years.
Air flight was in it’s infancy and a novelty.
Now air travel is commonplace.
Man went from looking at the moon to walking on it and aiming for Mars.
In 1922 kings and queens ruled most of the world.
Now there are few and they are largely ceremonial.
People could easily look in their pants and affirm their gender.
Now it takes psychiatrists and judges.
Rest now you old sailor, Prince Consort, Husband, Father, Grandfather.
Your labors are finished.
Nice recap of the last century!
Great post! RIP, Prince Phillip.