Prince Philip dies: Joe and Jill Biden honor Duke of Edinburgh for his WWII service

Joe and Jill Biden paid tribute to Prince Philip’s service in the Second World War, his dedication to the British people and his 73-year marriage to the Queen in a statement after his death at the age of 99. In a statement released five hours after Buckingham Palace released his death, and a number of … Read more

Prince Philip dies at 99: How the Queen must now go on without the Duke of Edinburgh

The loss of her beloved husband at the age of 99 will be one of the most traumatic experiences the Queen has ever had to face. Together for more than 73 years, the Duke of Edinburgh has supported the monarch through the ups and down of her life and reign, including throughout the time they … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Rare footage of Duke of Edinburgh’s life and career seen for first time [Video]

Prince Philip’s death this morning marked the end of an extraordinary life that saw him dedicate more than 70 years to public service.  The Duke of Edinburgh, who would have turned 100 in June, was a decorated war hero in his younger days before winning the heart of a young Queen Elizabeth and becoming the … Read more

Prince Philip dies: The distinguished military career the Duke of Edinburgh gave up for the Queen

Prince Philip’s attachment to the Armed Forces predated even his 73-year marriage to his beloved wife the Queen. The Duke of Edinburgh – who has died at the age of 99 – was highly-decorated during his distinguished military career – which he gave up in 1953 when the Queen ascended the throne. He joined the Royal Navy in 1939 and, by … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Piers Morgan pays tribute to ‘selfless’ Duke of Edinburgh

Dedication. Devotion. Duty. That’s all you need to know about Prince Philip. For 73 years, this extraordinarily selfless man gave his life to the service of his adoptive country and to his wife, the Queen. He was the longest-serving royal consort to any sovereign in British history. And he was tough, uncompromising, fiercely loyal, incredibly … Read more

Prince Philip dies: The 73-year marriage of the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh

Good-looking and blond-haired, the tall, athletic Prince of Greece impressed the young Princess – then known as Lilibet – by jumping over the college tennis nets at their first publicised meeting.  They had been present together on various occasions, including the wedding in 1934 of Philip’s cousin Princess Marina, later Duchess of Kent, to Princess … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Sadness for Charles as Duke of Edinburgh passes away on his wedding anniversary

Prince Charles received the devastating news his father had died on the day he was due to mark his wedding anniversary to Camilla. The Duke and Duchess of Cornwall married back in 2005 so would have been celebrating 16 years together. Instead they will be mourning the loss of Royal Family patriarch Phillip, who died … Read more

Prince Philip dies at 99: Duke of Edinburgh was a joker with a keen sense of humour

Philip, the court jester! How the Duke of Edinburgh kept the Queen, his family and foreign dignitaries smiling through 70 years of public service Prince Philip conducted more than 22,000 solo engagements in his career as the longest-serving consort Duke of Edinburgh, often joked he was the ‘world’s most experienced plaque unveiler’ and in his … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Sportsman Duke of Edinburgh was master of swimming, polo and sailing

While the Duke of Edinburgh will be remembered for his dedication to public service, his love of sport offers a glimpse at a personal side of the determined and passionate man he was.   Prince Philip, who died today at the age of 99, graced the world of sport as a spectator and capable participant, becoming a … Read more

Edward will become the Duke of Edinburgh but will have to wait until Charles is king

The Duke of Edinburgh‘s title will eventually pass on to his youngest son, Prince Edward, it was confirmed today – but he will have to wait until after the death of the Queen and his brother Charles becomes king because of royal protocols.  Buckingham Palace decided he would one day succeed his father as Duke … Read more