Prince Philip dies: Britons share memories of ‘funny’, ‘charming’ Duke of Edinburgh on social media

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

Prince Philip dies at 99: Duke of Edinburgh was a joker with a keen sense of humour

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 dies: From Covid pandemic to Megxit, the Duke of Edinburgh’s final year was tough

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 dies: Duke of Edinburgh Award CEO and royal patronages pay tribute to service

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

Prince Philip dies: Sportsman Duke of Edinburgh was master of swimming, polo and sailing

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

Prince Philip dies: Parliament recalled from Easter recess for tributes to Duke of Edinburgh

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

Prince Philip dead: World leaders pay tribute to Duke of Edinburgh after his death aged 99

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

Prince Philip dead: The Queen Unseen documentary showed Duke of Edinburgh as husband and father

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 Philip dies: Sadness for Charles as Duke of Edinburgh passes away on his wedding anniversary

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

Prince Philip dies: BBC newsreader close to tears as media reacts to death of Duke of Edinburgh

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