Prince Philip

This year has sprung plenty of surprises but as 2020 comes to an end, we’ve been treated to perhaps the least unexpected royal revelation of them all. As the countdown begins for the Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday in June 2021, it’s been reported that Prince Philip has absolutely no desire to be at the heart of a big royal celebration to mark the event.Philip turns 100 in…

As the school term came to an end for most pupils in the UK, the Duke of Edinburgh issued a message of support for teaching staff. The Duke is patron of the Chartered College of Teaching.Prince Philip made his rare public statement to show his gratitude to all those in the education sector for their hard work in difficult circumstances caused by the coronavirus pandemic. It was issued as…

AnEquerry was tasked with the honour of laying a wreath on behalf of the Duke of Edinburgh at the Cenotaph on Sunday during the remembrance commemorations.The 99–year-old Prince was absent from this year’s Armistice Day commemorations, so instead had a wreath placed in lieu.The Equerry, who is a Captain of the Intelligence Corps, placed the wreath at the base of the Cenotaph…

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has unveiled a series of new restrictions aiming to combat the spread of coronavirus, with the new measures expected to remain in place well into 2021.Some royal watchers are wondering whether the new rules will impact the birthday celebrations of the Duke of Edinburgh, who will turn 100 in June.Unfortunately – there is no simple answer, with plans…