"Phillip might not miss me as much," Elizabeth said. "But I'm certain he misses me some. He's used to me having a great deal to do and having to entertain himself, unfortunately. His latest ambition is to fly an airplane. Have you ever heard of such nonsense? The Prince Consort of England, flying a plane?"

It was ludicrous but it was Phillip's fancy and Elizabeth had to concede to it. There was so little he got to actually take pleasure in.