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On the eve of the Platinum Jubilee, a unique celebration of Prince Philip

A special celebration marking what would have been the late Duke of Edinburgh’s 100th birthday was quietly marked this week on the eve of his wife’s Platinum Jubilee. Fields in Trust, one of Prince Philip’s longest-held patronages, held a dinner in honour of his 100th birthday on Tuesday, a delayed festivity from 2021. When Prince Philip died on 9 April, the dinner was postponed. What…
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Milestones of a Monarch: the death of her consort

Queen Elizabeth II has often credited one person as the source of her strength throughout her historic reign: her husband, the late Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. By her side for many of the milestones of her reign, this significant and sombre moment recognises the passing of her beloved husband on this day in 2021. Exactly one year ago, at 1:01 pm, the Royal Family’s social media…
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King Harald and Queen Sonja cancel attendance at Prince Philip's memorial service

The Norwegian Royal Court has confirmed that the King and Queen of Norway will no longer be able to attend the memorial service for Prince Philip at Westminster Abbey. King Harald remainns sick leave after being diagnosed with coronavirus last week. The Norwegian Royal Court made no further comment and it is not known when King Harald will be back at work. King Harald tested positive for…
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The Princess Royal sees tribute to late father during latest engagement

During her latest engagement, The Princess Royal visited Gordonstoun, where there were multiple moments of remembrance of her late father, Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. Gordonstoun, near Elgin, has educated three generations of British royalty, including Prince Philip and Prince Charles. Unlike her brothers, Anne was unable to attend the school because, at the time, it was a males-only…
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