The Duke of Cambridge will take part in an engagement with his patronage, Fields in Trust, while in Scotland this week. Ahead of that visit, we’re looking back at his connection to this long-running charity and how William’s patronage connects with his grandfather, The Duke of Edinburgh.
Fields in Trust was founded in 1925—then known as the National Playing Fields Association—by the…
Calls to rename Windsor shopping centre in honour of the Duke of Edinburgh
20th May 2021
A petition is urging the new owners of the Windsor Yards shopping centre to rename it Duke of Edinburgh’s Court in honour of Prince Phillip who died last month aged 99.
According to the BBC, the petition organiser, John Webb, said the current name gives an…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s official cause of death has been revealed on his death certificate.
The official document was obtained by The Telegraph and revealed that the 99-year-old Duke died from “old age.” This cause of death can be listed on the death…
The time The Queen and Prince Philip attended the Kentucky Derby fulfilling a lifelong dream
1st May 2021
The Queen is a huge supporter of horse racing and is one of the sport’s most prominent owners, so it is hardly a surprise that in her free time the monarch will be spotted on a racecourse.
Her Majesty has become a regular face at some the UK’s best known racetracks such as Ascot and Epsom Downs, but The Queen has also been known to visit racecourses around the world, including…
King Carl XVI Gustaf reveals his attempts to make one final visit to his friend, Prince Philip
26th April 2021
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden turns 75 years on April 30th. To mark his birthday, he has been interviewed on the Swedish podcast, “Värvet”, which according to the Royal Family was recorded in Princess Sibylla’s Apartment at the Royal Palace in Stockholm. In the…
There may have only been 30 mourners attending Prince Philip’s funeral in person, but 13.6 million more were watching from at home on the television.
The overnight TV ratings, which only takes into account those watching in the United Kingdom, shows that a huge…
Choir of four praised for powerful and moving performance at Prince Philip's funeral
18th April 2021
The choir of four voices at the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, has been widely praised for their powerful and moving performances on Saturday.
Due to government guidelines on social distancing, there had to be alterations to the original plans for Philip’s funeral, with the choir that was planned unable to perform.
Congregational singing is not allowed in any place of…
Like many other Commonwealth nations, Canada held a commemorative service in honour of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Held at Christ Church Cathedral in Ottawa, Ontario, after the funeral at Windsor finished, it celebrated the Duke’s life and his relationship with…
Every country in the Commonwealth believes that they have a special relationship with the Royal Family. And I believe that to a large extent, each nation does have its own unique and special relationship with the royals. Prince Philip visited Canada over 70 times and greatly…
The Royal Family, as a whole, supports many diverse causes and initiatives, but a common thread weaves through generations of royal initiatives: conservation, environmentalism, and a passion to protect the environment.
The Duke of Edinburgh’s influence in this area informed the work of his son, The Prince of Wales, and his grandsons, The Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex. Let’s take a look back…
