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"A man of great character:" The former King of Greece releases a statement marking Prince Philip's death

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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 Press.“Prince Philip was a remarkable man who dedicated his entire life to duty and service for his country and the…
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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1970s

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10th April 2021
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…
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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1960s

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10th April 2021
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 1960s.[getty src=”501903166″ width=”594&#8243…
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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1950s

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10th April 2021
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…
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Canada's Administrator of the Government releases statement on Prince Philip's passing

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9th April 2021
The Administrator of the Government of Canada, Richard Wagner, has released a statement on the death of Prince Philip, writing that the late Duke “devoted himself to the people of the Commonwealth and of Canada.”Wagner, who is acting as the Governor General of Canada following the resignation of Julie Payette earlier this year, wrote:“Throughout his long life, His Royal Highness The…
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Who will become the new Duke of Edinburgh?

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9th April 2021
Earlier today, Buckingham Palace announced the death of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. His titles now automatically pass to his heir, but who is that?On 19 November 1947, the day before his wedding to Princess Elizabeth, his father-in-law King George VI bestowed byLetters Patentthestyle HisRoyal Highnesson Philip, and on the morning of the wedding, 20…
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