As part of our obituary coverage marking the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Royal Central team are reliving some of their favourite moments involving His Royal Highness. In this article, Editor-in-Chief Charlie Proctor talks us through his most memorable moment.
I have been a royal reporter for eight years now, having started writing about the British Royal Family in 2013.
During his life, Prince Philip visited Norway a number of times. He was in the country both on official tours, but he also visited his Norwegian relatives and friends privately on several occasions. The last time the Duke of Edinburgh visited Norway was in 2001. Even though…
Since the Duke of Edinburgh’s death on Friday, many have shared previously unknown stories of the royal that shed light on what Queen Elizabeth II’s consort was like behind the scenes.
One of the more touching stories took place in 1963 in Washington D.C.
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, here are some of his big moments from the 2000s.
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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…
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, here are some of his big moments from the 1990s.
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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
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…
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 possible” to attend.
Under strict social distancing guidelines, a maximum of 30 people may attend funerals in…
