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…
Prince Andrew pays tribute to Prince Philip saying "we have lost the grandfather of the nation"
11th April 2021
The Duke of York has paid tribute to his
father saying “we have lost the grandfather of the nation.” Prince
Andrew added that we “are all feeling a great sense of loss.”
Speaking of his mother, The Queen, Andrew said that her
husband’s…
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…
The Kings of Cambodia and Morocco have
released condolence messages that have been sent to The Queen after
the death of the Duke of Edinburgh on Friday. King Norodom
Sihamoni of Cambodia sent a letter to Her Majesty on 10 April
expressing his sympathies saying that the Duke of Edinburgh would
be “remembered for his great achievements and his steadfast and
constant support of [The…
"A man of great character:" The former King of Greece releases a statement marking Prince Philip's death
10th April 2021
The former King of Greece, King
Constantine II, has released a statement of condolence. Prince
Philip and Constantine were first cousins once removed; both
descended from King George I of Greece. Constantine released
the following statement to the Associated…
Prince Philip designed his own hearse before death - a special custom-made Land Rover which will carry his body on Saturday
10th April 2021
The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin will be
placed on a specially-built Land Rover on Saturday which will carry
bis body from to St George’s Chapel. The Land Rover has been
specially commissioned for Prince Philip’s funeral, with the the
Duke having…
Buckingham Palace has announced that the
Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral will be on Saturday 17 April at 3 PM.
The service will take place at Windsor Castle, taking into account
the current COVID regulations. This means that there will be no
public procession. The coffin will be transported to St George’s
Chapel at Windsor Castle in a Land Rover designed with the help of
the Duke of…
