Ascot lead the sporting tributes to Prince Philip after his death at 99

Ascot has led the tributes to Prince Philip from the sporting world after the Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of the Queen, passed away at the age of 99 on Friday.  The Duke had struggled with poor health this year and was treated in hospital for 28 days while battling an infection and a pre-exisiting … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Royals change social media avatars in wake of Duke of Edinburgh’s death

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

Prince Philip dies: How the Queen but on a brave face in Duke of Edinburgh’s final days

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

How Prince Philip’s portrayal in The Crown was unflattering towards the Duke of Edinburgh

The Duke of Edinburgh retired from public life in 2016, but since then avid royal watchers have been able to get a glimpse of the man behind the public persona thanks to the hit Netflix series The Crown. Indeed, since he stepped back from public life, people have seen more of the fictionalised version of … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Duke of Edinburgh’s bond with Harry, William and his other grandchildren

Described by Prince William as a ‘legend’ and Princess Eugenie as ‘incredible’, the Duke of Edinburgh was a much-loved grandfather to his ten grandchildren. Looked up to as the patriarch of his family, Prince Philip – who has died aged 99 – became a mentor for younger royals who continued to turn to him over … Read more

Royals change social media avatars to official coat of arms in wake of Prince Philip’s death

Royal Family swap their smiling social media profile photos for their official crests and coats of arms in a mark of respect to Prince Philip Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle today aged 99  Kensington Palace and Clarence House changed its social media avatars  By Hayley Richardson For Mailonline Published: 13:09 BST, … Read more

Prince Philip: Outpouring of public grief after death of Duke of Edinburgh

Tributes have flooded in for Prince Philip today after the devastating news ‘the brightest jewel in the Queen’s crown’ died this morning aged 99. Britons expressed their sorrow at the loss of the Duke of Edinburgh and passed on their good wishes to Her Majesty and the rest of the Royal Family. Flags were lowered across … Read more

Prince Philip: The fascinating and tragic story of the women who shaped the Duke of Edinburgh

The story of the Duke of Edinburgh‘s family is as fascinating as it is tragic.  Born a Prince of Greece and Denmark, Philip – who passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning aged 99 – was the fifth child and only son of Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark and his wife, Princess Alice … Read more

Will Prince Harry and Meghan return to UK after Prince Philip’s death?

Will Harry go back to the UK? Family friend says he’ll ‘want nothing more’ than to be with the Queen after Prince Philip’s death despite bombshell Oprah interview with Meghan which aired a month ago while his grandfather was gravely ill in hospital Prince Philip died on Friday April 9 at the age of 99, … Read more

Prince Philip dead: Boris Johnson leads political leaders tributes to Duke of Edinburgh passing away

Boris Johnson today led the UK’s political leaders in paying tribute to Prince Philip as the Prime Minister said the country ‘gives thanks’ for his ‘extraordinary life and work’.  Mr Johnson said ‘our nation’s thoughts must turn’ to the Queen and her family after Buckingham Palace announced the Duke of Edinburgh’s death at the age … Read more