Prince Philip

The world reacts to the news of Prince Philip's retirement

Politicians, celebrities and dignitaries from across the globe have today been reacting to the news that the Duke of Edinburgh will be retiring in the Autumn at the age of 96. The Prince, who celebrates his birthday next month, will not add any new engagements onto his diary from now on. British Prime Minister Theresa May said: “On behalf of the whole country, I want to offer our deepest…
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The Duke of Edinburgh - a biography of his life

Prince Philip has served as the Queen’s long-standing companion for nearly 70 years. The partnership with the Queen is said to be one of the great achievements of the Queen’s reign and is certainly one of true love and commitment. Prince Philip has a long list of achievements ranging from militarily to diplomatic. Birth Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born on the Greek island…
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New UK £5 coin released to mark 100th anniversary of the House of Windsor

In July 1917, the British Royal Family adopted a new name – Windsor. To celebrate 100 years of the Windsor Household, the Royal Mint is releasing a new UK £5 coin. The name change was decided upon by King George V earlier that year mainly because to keep the name Saxe-Coburg-Gotha. The family inherited the name in 1840 when Queen Victoria married Prince Albert; it was believed to be…
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Iconic images of Diana, Princess of Wales, to go on display at Althorp

A new exhibition displaying iconic images of Diana, Princess of Wales has opened at the Althorp Estate, Northampton, the princess’s final resting place and the family seat of the Earls of Spencer since 1508. The images – fifteen in total, taken in 1997 by legendary photographer Mario Testino – will be on display in the estate’s Grade 1-listed stables during house opening days at Althorp…
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