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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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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1980s

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11th 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…
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Kings of Cambodia and Morocco send heartfelt condolences to The Queen

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11th April 2021
The Kings of Cambodia and Morocco have released condolence messages that have been sent to The Queen after the death of the Duke of Edinburgh on Friday. King Norodom Sihamoni of Cambodia sent a letter to Her Majesty on 10 April expressing his sympathies saying that the Duke of Edinburgh would be “remembered for his great achievements and his steadfast and constant support of [The…
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