Do YOU have recollections of meeting Prince Philip? Send them to [email protected] Britons have today shared their fond and funniest memories of meeting Prince Philip in a series of touching personal tributes after his death was announced this morning. The Duke of Edinburgh spent his final days at Windsor Castle with the Queen three weeks … Read more
Prince Philip’s final year was marred by the bitter fallout from his ‘favourite prince’ Harry and Meghan Markle‘s decision to quit Royal family and air their grievances against the family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey. The Duke of Edinburgh, who died today aged 99, was forced to contend with the news in January last … Read more
Prince Philip touched the lives of millions around the world as patron of hundreds of charities and organisations. But his contribution to public life will be especially immortalised in the scheme he founded to empower young people – and was named after him – the Duke of Edinburgh Award. Founded in 1956, his enterprise has … Read more
George W Bush, former US president, joined world leaders in paying tribute to Prince Philip who has died today at the age of 99. Bush said the Duke of Edinburgh had represented his country ‘with dignity’ adding: ‘Throughout his long and remarkable life, he devoted himself to worthy causes and to others. ‘He represented the … Read more
Sweet scenes of Prince Philip as a devoted husband and loving father aired last night, just hours before his death at the age of 99. The Queen Unseen, on ITV, unveiled never-before seen moments from the Queen and Philip’s personal life – including idyllic trips to the beach and teaching a young Prince Edward and Prince … Read more
Prince Harry is preparing to return to the UK for the first time since leaving Royal duties after the death of Prince Philip – but questions remain over whether Meghan will join him. Harry’s grandfather’s death comes weeks after they gave an interview to Oprah alleging racism in the Royal Family which aired while Philip … Read more
A newsreader was left close to tears announcing the death of Prince Philip this afternoon as the BBC, along with rivals ITV and Sky, interrupted their broadcast schedules to break the news. The National Anthem accompanied the announcement from Buckingham Palace, while journalists across TV networks switched to black outfits as a mark of respect. … Read more
George W Bush, former US president, joined world leaders in paying tribute to Prince Philip who has died today at the age of 99. Bush said the Duke of Edinburgh had represented his country ‘with dignity’ adding: ‘Throughout his long and remarkable life, he devoted himself to worthy causes and to others. ‘He represented the … Read more
Mourning members of the Royal Family swapped their smiling social media profile photos to their official coats of arms today in a mark of respect to Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning, aged 99. The Royal Family issued a statement reading: ‘It is with deep sorrow that … Read more
The Queen remained resolutely stoic in Prince Philip’s final days, meeting with Prince Charles for an Easter walk and carrying out her first public engagement in five months two weeks before his death. The monarch today announced with ‘deep sorrow’ the death of her husband Prince Philip at the age of 99, her ‘strength and … Read more