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Prince William pays tribute to his grandfather saying he was an "extraordinary man" from an "extraordinary generation"

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12th April 2021
The Duke of Cambridge has paid tribute to his grandfather, Prince Philip, who died last week at the age of 99. Prince William said that his grandfather was an “extraordinary man and part of an extraordinary generation.” He added: “I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job.” The Duke of Cambridge’s tribute to Prince Philip in…
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"It was so gentle like somebody took him by the hand and off he went" - Sophie speaks of Prince Philip's final moments

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11th April 2021
The Countess of Wessex has spoken movingly about the Duke of Edinburgh’s final moments before his death. Speaking outside a private service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, Sophie said her father-in-law’s death was “so gentle.” The Countess said: “It was right for him – it was so gentle. “It was just like somebody took him by the hand…
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The Scottish Grand National postponed out of respect for the Duke of Edinburgh

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11th April 2021
The annual Scottish Grand National held at Ayr Racecourse has been postponed out of respect for the Duke of Edinburgh. Scotland’s most famous steeplechase was due to take place next Saturday at 3:35pm – the exact moment of Prince Philip’s funeral. In light of this, it has been announced that the Scottish National will now take place 24 hours later than planned on…
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The Queen describes Prince Philip's death as "leaving a huge void" in her life

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11th April 2021
The Queen has described the death of her husband of 73 years as “leaving a huge void” in her life. The Duke of York revealed The Queen’s comments as he paid tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh at a private service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor. Prince Andrew also revealed that his mother called Prince Philip’s passing “a miracle” and that she…
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