A special podcast from Royal Central. The
Duke of Edinburgh’s death, at the age of 99, has led to tributes
from people around the world. For over seven decades, he was at the
heart of the House of Windsor and helped shape it through the 20th
and 21st centuries. Join Lydia Starbuck, Brittani Barger, Kristin
Contino and Jess Ilse as they discuss the life and legacy of the
Duke of…
The focus of many papers is the enduring
love story of The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. Images of the
couple dominate the front of the Daily Mirror and The Daily Mail.
The Sun’s headline reads ‘’We’re all weeping with you, Ma’am’’
while the Star leads with…
Gun salutes will be fired around the
United Kingdom at noon on April 10th 2021 to mark the death of The
Duke of Edinburgh. Royal Navy ships at sea will join the tributes
which will also take place in London, Edinburgh, Belfast and
Cardiff as well as in Gibraltar. The…
Prince Philip passed away at Windsor
Castle on the morning of April 9th 2021. The Duke of Edinburgh, who
has died at the age of 99, was one of the towering figures of
British royal history. For over seven decades, he was at the
forefront of royal life. He became the longest serving consort in
British history, just one of several royal records attained during
his long life. However, it was his…
The King of Spain has sent a deeply
personal message to the Queen following the death of The Duke of
Edinburgh. In a telegram, Felipe VI expresses his sympathy on the
passing of his ”dear Uncle Philip”. It is addressed to ”Dear
Aunt…
Cardinal Vincent Nichols: ''how much we will miss Prince Philip's presence and character''
9th April 2021
The leader of the Catholic Church in
England and Wales, Cardinal Vincent Nichols, has said Prince
Philip’s character, so ”full of life and vigour” will be much
missed as he paid tribute to The Queen’s husband following his
death at the age of 99.
Flags at the home of England’s football
team, Wembley, will fly at half mast in tribute to Prince Philip,
who has died at the age of 99. The same tribute will be made at St.
George’s Park. The national side tweeted ”It’s with immense sadness
that we learned of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh’s death earlier
today.” The message also recalled the Prince’s…
The Archbishop of York, the second most
important cleric in the Church of England, has paid tribute to The
Duke of Edinburgh’s unwavering support for a wide range of causes
and issues. Speaking soon after it was announced that the Duke of
Edinburgh had died at the…
The Duke of Edinburgh will not have a
State Funeral and his coffin won’t lie in state ahead of his
burial, it has been confirmed. Prince Philip’s coffin will instead
rest inside Windsor Castle before his funeral takes place at St.
George’s Chapel. It is…
The Chancellor of the Exchequer praises Prince Philip's devotion and humour as he pays tribute
9th April 2021
The Chancellor of the Exchequer has made
a very personal tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh following news of
his death at the age of 99. In a tweet, Rishi Sunak said ”For your
humour and positivity, your years of military service, for all the
young people you inspired and for the dedication to your duty, the
whole nation thanks you.” The focus on Prince Philip’s sense of
fun…
