By Donald “Braveheart” Stewart

As I sit in my Kailyard I wonder often about the future.

And so, the funeral of a much loved grandfather, husband and consort was held recently.

We had speculation over whether the two grandchildren and brothers, Prince William and Prince Harry would even look at each other, never mind share a few words over the death of their dear grandfather. The funeral was that of Prince Phillip, once heir to the thrones of Denmark and Greece, Duke of Edinburgh and consort to the Queen.

It was a simple and somber affair. The Queen sat alone. Everyone was in face masks and observing social distancing but the one question on everyone’s lips was just how much of a distance would there be between the two warring brothers!

The announcement that their cousin and son of their aunt, Princess Anne, Peter Phillips was going to stand between them added to the whole speculation and intrigue. There were even columns dedicated to the idea that having him as mediator was an excellent idea.