As has been well shared, the late Duke of
Edinburgh completed over 22,000 royal engagements. Between official
visits, unofficial visits, and stopovers, Prince Philip visited
Canada over 70 times. Along with his appreciation and admiration of
the Canadian military, he enjoyed meeting with Canadians and
getting to know the country. Because he visited Canada so many
times, the Duke had many…
Princess Anne's heartfelt tribute to her father: "An honour and a privilege" to follow in his footsteps
11th April 2021
The Princess Royal has released a
statement following her father’s death, calling The Duke of
Edinburgh her teacher, supporter, and critic, and saying that it is
an “honour and a privilege to have been asked to follow in his
footsteps.” Princess Anne’s message…
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…
"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 Countess said: “It was right for him – it was so
gentle. “It was just like somebody took him by the hand…
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…
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 light of this, it has been announced that the Scottish
National will now take place 24 hours later than planned on…
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…
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 Windsor. Prince Andrew also revealed that his mother
called Prince Philip’s passing “a miracle” and that she…
