The Inspector calls at the ‘perfectly placed’ Kimpton Charlotte Square hotel in Edinburgh… and vows to return The hotel is located close to Rose Street, the Scottish capital’s famous pedestrianised road lined with pubs The Inspector is impressed with his ‘classic double’ room, which is ‘spacious and generous’ A big selling point is the large spa … Read more
Guardian disowns writer Karen Geier who trolled Duke of Edinburgh by saying she was ‘saddened’ to hear his death was ‘peaceful’ Guardian journalist Karen Geier was ‘saddened’ Philip’s death was ‘peaceful’ The Canadian-based left-wing journalist told her critics to ‘get a life’ Actor turned activist Laurence Fox said it was hard not to hate these … Read more
Looked at from the outside, the Duke of Edinburgh was a kind of living model of the British establishment – ever-present at all those State ceremonial occasions, Trooping the Colour, openings of Parliament. Lean, imperious, with an eagle’s stare and a hawk nose, dressed in the bearskin and scarlet of colonel of the Grenadier Guards, … Read more
A petition calling for a statue to Prince Philip following his death yesterday aged 99 has already been signed by thousands of people. Save Our Statues launched a change.org campaign calling on Boris Johnson to erect a monument to the Duke of Edinburgh in London. The page has been signed more than 4,000 times since … Read more
Joe and Jill Biden paid tribute to Prince Philip’s service in the Second World War, his dedication to the British people and his 73-year marriage to the Queen in a statement after his death at the age of 99. In a statement released five hours after Buckingham Palace released his death, and a number of … Read more
Prince Philip’s attachment to the Armed Forces predated even his 73-year marriage to his beloved wife the Queen. The Duke of Edinburgh – who has died at the age of 99 – was highly-decorated during his distinguished military career – which he gave up in 1953 when the Queen ascended the throne. He joined the Royal Navy in 1939 and, by … 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
What will happen to Prince Philip’s titles? Edward will become the Duke of Edinburgh but will have to wait until Charles is king because of royal protocols Palace decided in 1999 the Earl of Wessex would eventually succeed his father Decision made in recognition of his ongoing work with Duke of Edinburgh award Letters Patent … 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