Australia has been rocked to the core by the shocking news this evening that Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, passed away peacefully. But do we get a public holiday?

His Royal Highness, known for his larrikin humour and good looks, was beloved in the nation, who simply cannot face work on Monday in such a state.

While the monarchy has waned in prominence in Australia and Prince Philip in particular has not surfaced in headlines except to note that he looked incredibly old, he’s still the husband of the head of State, and, you know, I think this one’s just, you know, hit everyone really hard.

Give the man the legacy he deserves, and the piss up we all need.