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A tearful Countess of Wessex says that "The Queen has been amazing"

The Countess of Wessex tearfully told the media that “The Queen has been amazing” in light of the death of her husband of 73 years. Prince Edward and Sophie drove through crowds in Windsor after they paid a visit to the grieving monarch. As they departed the town, the Countess made the remarks to a Sky News reporter through her car window. Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex &amp…
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Gun salutes to be fired across the UK to mark the death of Prince Philip

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 41 gun salutes will start at noon with one round fired every minute. Military tributes got under way early on Saturday…
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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1950s

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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Prince Philip's patronages react to the Duke's death

The Duke of Edinburgh was involved with over 700 organisations throughout his royal life. We’ve searched through the list of patronages and presidencies for reactions to Prince Philip’s passing. Here we present a selection of reactions from all over the world. Action Medical Research – Patron since 1955 “For over six decades the Duke of Edinburgh was able to observe with interest the…
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Prince Charles visits his grieving mother at Windsor Castle following the death of Prince Philip

The Prince of Wales have travelled from Highgrove House in Gloucestershire to Windsor Castle in Berkshire to be alongside the grieving Queen. Prince Charles made the journey on Friday so he could be alongside his mother following the death of her husband of 73 years, Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully at Windsor Castle on Friday morning aged 99. Funeral arrangements will…
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