The Archbishop of Canterbury will lead a remembrance service for Prince Philip at Canterbury Cathedral today. The service is expected to start at 10.30am with Justin Welby paying tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh after his death on Friday morning. It comes ahead of Philip’s funeral next Saturday, which is expected to be officiated by … Read more
The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have shared a loving tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh online days after he died at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. Prince William, 38, and Kate Middleton’s, 39, official website for the Royal Foundation has been updated to feature a large black-and-white photograph of Prince Philip stretching across … Read more
Like almost everyone else in the world, I never met the Duke of Edinburgh. I once watched him and the Queen pass by in a car at distance of about 20 feet, and that was the closest I ever came to him. I claim absolutely no inside knowledge. I have no idea if the mass of … Read more
The two great-grandchildren Prince Philip never got to meet: Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall both gave birth to sons who they named after the Duke of Edinburgh in the last two months Duke of Edinburgh died before he met his two youngest great-grandchildren Princess Eugenie gave birth to son August Philip Hawke Brooksbank in February Zara … Read more
Was this a two-finger signal to tell the world Anne was on the way? Picture in Malta that sparked Princess Elizabeth pregnancy rumours – as photographer, 93, pays tribute to ‘very popular’ Prince Philip Frank Attard, now 93, snapped them in 1950 at their Villa Guardamangia home There, the royal pair enjoyed an idyllic two … Read more
Epitomising a life of service, the Duke of Edinburgh dutifully served his country for more than 70 years as the Queen’s consort on royal tours, visits and functions. As a senior royal his every movement was followed by a photographer’s lens which captured thousands of images of His Royal Highness, either meeting people, sharing a … Read more
Right up to the end of his life, the Duke of Edinburgh was working on a book about his family’s ancestral home in Germany – a mark of enduring devotion to his European relatives Right up to the end of his life, the Duke of Edinburgh was working on a book about his family’s ancestral … Read more
Copies of portrait that ‘pleased’ Prince Philip will be auctioned for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme on what would have been his 100th birthday The original image painted by Gail Graham earned Prince Philip’s approval One hundred prints of the oil painting will go under the hammer on June 10 Funds raised at the … Read more
Sir Keir Starmer ‘flouts Royal protocol’ to rush out his tribute to Prince Philip 11 minutes before Boris Johnson Labour leader put out statement just 17 minutes after Palace announced death Government insider says order of the condolences had irritated Royal officials They said that the Palace wanted the Prime Minister to speak before Sir Keir By … Read more
Former MI5 chief in charge of ‘Operation Forth Bridge’: Lord Parker of Minsmere will oversee Prince Philip’s funeral planning just ten days into his new job Lord Parker of Minsmere will play a key role in Operation Forth Bridge He was Lord Chamberlain of Household after serving as MI5 Director-General Guided MI5 through series of Islamist … Read more