In 2021, the world lost several royals from various royal families across the globe. As 2021 comes to a close, we remember those who died, including one monarch and three consorts to reigning monarchs, and the lives they led.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021
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A new Netflix comedy special has criticised for making fun of the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
Death to 2021 premiered on the streaming platform on 27 December and is the second installment of the satirical mockumentary, the first installment, Death to 2020…
The Queen speaks publicly about Prince Philip for the first time since his death during an engagement in Scotland
2nd October 2021
The Queen has spoken about the death of her late husband, Prince Philip, during an engagement in Scotland.
This is the first time the monarch has publicly spoken about the loss of her husband of 74 years.
As the 95-year-old monarch opened the new session of the…
Prince Philip's grandchildren share their favourite memories of the Duke as they reveal his mischievous 'mustard' joke
21st September 2021
Members of the Royal Family are sharing stories of their late patriarch, the Duke of Edinburgh, for a new BBC One documentary, and it turns out that one of his favourite games used to be squirting mustard on the ceiling with the help of his grandchildren.
In a clip released ahead of tomorrow night’s broadcast, the Duke of Cambridge shared how Prince Philip loved to squeeze a mustard bottle…
A tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh will air later this month on BBC One, featuring interviews with his children and adult grandchildren.
Prince Philip: The Family Remembers will feature over a dozen members of the late Prince Philip’s family speaking candidly of…
Andrew Marr cleared of bias over remarks on Prince Philip's funeral in BBC probe
4th September 2021
BBC presenter Andrew Marr has been cleared of showing bias after saying those disinterested in the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral were “wrong”.
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The RNLI is naming its new lifeboat after the Duke of Edinburgh in honour of his lifelong commitment to maritime services.
The brand new Shannon class lifeboat will be based at Wells-next-the-Sea and will go into service in late 2022.
The tribute was announced on the 71st anniversary of Prince Philip taking command of the frigate, HMS Magpie. Prince Charles has already visited the lifeboat…
The Queen thanks artist for 'pretty awful' and 'creepy' portrait of Prince Philip
30th July 2021
A woman who painted a ‘pretty awful’ portrait of the late Duke of Edinburgh and sent it to The Queen received a personalised letter back from Buckingham Palace. 23-year-old Honor Morrison sent the art because she found it ‘creepy’ and felt as if…
Prince Philip’s memory honoured with special limited edition coin to commemorate Armed Forces Day
28th June 2021
A special limited edition £5 crown coin has been struck in both silver proof and gold proof by The Royal Mint. Featuring a portrait of the late Prince Philip, it includes the inscription ‘HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 1921 – 2021.
The coin’s…
Prince Harry found out that Prince Philip had died after a Californian police officer told him to "check his phone"
27th June 2021
The Duke of Sussex became aware of the death of his grandfather in a frantic manner due to the difficulty in eight-hour time difference.
According to The Sun on Sunday, royal aides encountered great problems in making Prince Harry aware of Prince Philip’s death.
The Duke of Edinburgh died on the morning of April 9, with the news being announced to the public at midday.
This means it…
