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Prince Philip was upset about giving up his navy career for Queen Elizabeth II claims new programme, ‘The Crown’

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3rd October 2016
New drama series The Crown is set to reveal the Duke of Edinburgh’s frustrations about being made to give up his Royal Navy career following The Queen’s accession to the throne in 1953. The £100 million drama (believed to be the most expensive television series yet produced for Netflix) illuminates the reign of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and will explore for the first time on screen the…
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Prince Philip joins 007 stars for James Bond themed charity gala

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9th June 2016
This evening, Thursday 9 June, The Duke of Edinburgh will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Awards. The “Diamonds Are Forever” themed fundraising event comes one day before Prince Philip celebrates his 95th birthday. The Duke of Edinburgh is attending the event being held at Stoke Park in Buckinghamshire along with many of the 007 stars…
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Prince Philip and astronaut Tim Peake surprise two young pilots

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19th May 2016
A magical moment it was for two budding young pilots Head Girl Libby and Deputy Head Boy Michael when they received a call from Astronaut Tim Peake in space and were granted entrance to a royal residence at St James Palace in London for an audience with The Duke of Edinburgh. His Royal Highness congratulated the two young pilots after they received certificates of recognition by Andy Perkins…
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Queen's Letter Detailing Love Story with Prince Philip Sells for £14,000

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24th April 2016
A nostalgic handwritten letter by the Queen detailing how she and Prince Philip first fell in love has sold for a £14,400 at an auction. Inscribed with ink on white paper and adorned with the royal crest, the two-page anecdote describes how Her Majesty met her future husband for the first time and danced together at nightclubs in London. The romantic account, written in 1947, was sent by the…
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