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Remembering the Duke of Edinburgh: the royal wedding that set him on an historic path

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14th April 2021
On the morning of Thursday, 20 November 1947, thousands lined the streets of London along the processional route between Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey; crowds thronged down the Mall, pressing against the Palace gates. Millions listened to the radio broadcast that was made. Post-war Britain took an enormous interest in the royal wedding and many thousands watched the film of the event…
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The special link with his mother hidden in Prince Philip's funeral arrangements

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10th April 2021
After Prince Philip’s funeral, on April 17th 2021 at St. George’s Chapel, his coffin will be lowered into the Royal Vault where it will remain until the death of The Queen. The two, who shared a marriage lasting over 73 years, will then be buried together. But the decision to place Philip in the Royal Vault means that this prince will share one final, special bond with his mother. For she…
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UK papers focus on love and duty as they pay tribute to Prince Philip

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10th April 2021
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 ‘’Her Rock’’. The Mirror chooses ‘’Goodbye, My Beloved’’ for its front page while the Mail goes along similar…
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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1950s

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10th April 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh led a long life of public service as the longest-serving consort in British history. As Queen Elizabeth’s “strength and stay” for over 73 years, he was a highly-visible member of the Royal Family, and now, as we look back on his life…