As part of our obituary coverage marking
the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Royal Central
team are reliving some of their favourite moments involving His
Royal Highness. In this article, Editor-in-Chief Charlie Proctor
talks us through his most memorable moment. I have been a royal
reporter for eight years now, having started writing about the
British Royal Family in 2013.
Prince Charles inherits the title Duke of Edinburgh following the death of Prince Philip
11th April 2021
The Prince of Wales inherited the titles
held by his father, Prince Philip, following his death on Friday.
Upon Prince Philip’s death, Charles immediately became
the Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron
Greenwich. The inheritance of these titles…
"It was so gentle like somebody took him by the hand and off he went" - Sophie speaks of Prince Philip's final moments
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…
Prince Philip's loyal Private Secretary to be among the 30 guests permitted to attend his funeral
11th April 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh’s loyal and
longstanding Private Secretary is understood to be among the 30
guests permitted to attend the Duke’s funeral at St George’s Chapel
in Windsor next week. Brigadier Archie Miller Bakewell had been
Prince Philip’s right-hand man for over a decade, having started
working for the Duke back in 2010. As Private Secretary, Brigadier
Miller…
Prime Minister Boris Johnson to miss Prince Philip's funeral due to space limitations
11th April 2021
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom,
Boris Johnson, will miss the funeral service for the Duke of
Edinburgh due to space limitations. Mr Johnson will not attend the
service to be held at St George’s Chapel next Saturday “to allow
for as many family members as…
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…
The Countess of Wessex has revealed that
The Queen is “thinking of others before herself” following on from
the Duke of Edinburgh’s death on Friday. Speaking outside a private
service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, Sophie said
that the 94-year-old monarch is “amazing.” The Earl of Wessex added
that his mother is “bearing up” following…
The Earl of Wessex has spoken of his
shock at the death of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died
on Friday at the age of 99. Speaking outside a private service at
the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, Prince Edward said that
Prince Philip’s loss will be…
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…
Prince Andrew pays tribute to Prince Philip saying "we have lost the grandfather of the nation"
11th April 2021
The Duke of York has paid tribute to his
father saying “we have lost the grandfather of the nation.” Prince
Andrew added that we “are all feeling a great sense of loss.”
Speaking of his mother, The Queen, Andrew said that her husband’s
death has “left a huge void in her life.” Andrew was speaking to
journalist outside a private service at the The…
