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
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
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
Britons today recounted their experiences of meeting Prince Philip as they paid tribute to him after his death was announced. The Duke of Edinburgh spent his final days at Windsor Castle with his wife after a 28-night stay in hospital having been admitted in mid-February for an infection and a pre-existing heart condition. Her Majesty … 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
Prince Philip touched the lives of millions around the world as patron of hundreds of charities and organisations. But his lasting legacy 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 benefitted a phenomenal … Read more
Parliament will be recalled from its Easter recess to allow MPs and peers to pay tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh as Commons Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle says he ‘served his country with distinction’ Parliament being recalled with House of Commons sitting at 2.30pm on Monday MPs had been due to return to Commons from … 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