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
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 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
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
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
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
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 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