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Books written by the Duke of Edinburgh

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15th April 2021
Throughout his life, the Duke of Edinburgh authored 13 books and contributed an amount of forwards to others. Sharing his passion for the environment, his books ranged from issues close to him to speeches he wrote himself. To commemorate his life, Royal Central is recapping…
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Remembering Philip: The Prince and polo

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14th April 2021
Throughout his life, The Duke of Edinburgh was known for his passion for sports and his love for polo was well known. He was encouraged to play the sport by his uncle, Lord Louis Mountbatten (famously nicknamed Uncle Dickie) who started playing the sport in 1921 while serving in India. Rated at 5 goals, Lord Mountbatten had his own team, The Blue Jackets, and was President of the London Polo…
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Remembering Philip: The TV Duke

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13th April 2021
It seems almost common today: a royal promoting a favourite cause will film a documentary highlighting their work in the field; another royal will feature in a retrospective of their life during a milestone year; and yet another will grant an interview to a mainstream outlet…
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The Duke of Sussex says his grandfather was a man of "service, honour and great humour" in new statement

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12th April 2021
The Duke of Sussex has released a statement paying tribute to his late grandfather, The Duke of Edinburgh.Harry, who flew from his California home over the weekend in order to quarantine ahead of his grandfather’s funeral on Saturday, released his message from Frogmore Cottage, the UK home he shared with his family.Harry’s message reads:“My grandfather was a man of service…
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Prince Philip's last visit to Norway

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12th April 2021
During his life, Prince Philip visited Norway a number of times. He was in the country both on official tours, but he also visited his Norwegian relatives and friends privately on several occasions. The last time the Duke of Edinburgh visited Norway was in 2001. Even though…
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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 2000s

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11th 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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Princess Anne's heartfelt tribute to her father: "An honour and a privilege" to follow in his footsteps

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11th April 2021
The Princess Royal has released a statement following her father’s death, calling The Duke of Edinburgh her teacher, supporter, and critic, and saying that it is an “honour and a privilege to have been asked to follow in his footsteps.”Princess Anne’s message, shared on the Royal Family website, reads:“You know it’s going to happen but you are never really ready. My father has…
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