The Duke of Edinburgh served in the Royal
Navy during the Second World War, and during that time, he found
himself in a place that he was never meant to be: Tokyo Bay on VJ
(Victory over Japan) Day in 1945. Just before midnight on 9 August,
Japanese Emperor Hirohito convened the Supreme War Council. After a
long debate and a proposal by Prime Minister Suzuki, Japan
eventually accepted the…
As part of our obituary coverage marking
the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Royal Central
team are reliving some of their favourite moments involving His
Royal Highness. In this article, Chief Reporter Kristin Contino
talks us through her most memorable…
The specially designed Land Rover hearse
that will carry the Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin from Windsor Castle
to St George’s Chapel has been revealed by Buckingham Palace ahead
of Prince Philip’s funeral Saturday afternoon. The Duke of
Edinburgh designed…
The Royal Family has confirmed that no
military or dress uniforms will be worn at the funeral of the Duke
of Edinburgh this weekend. Instead, the thirty guests will be asked
to attend in morning coats with medals or day dress. All those
present will also have to wear a face mask throughout the service
to comply with coronavirus pandemic regulations. In the days
leading up to the funeral…
The Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral cortege
will be accompanied by his children and several of his
grandchildren as he makes his final journey through Windsor Castle.
Prince Philip’s coffin will be taken to St. George’s Chapel,
Windsor on a specially…
Born in 1921, throughout his life, the
stereotypes and society’s way would change in countless ways.
Prince Philip would become a man many years ahead of his time by
following behind the woman he loved and speaking openly on
different causes important to him. [getty…
The Prince of Wales appeared emotional as
he viewed a collection of the tributes left in memory of his
father, the Duke of Edinburgh, at royal residences. The flowers,
cards and mementoes have been gathered up from outside Buckingham
Palace and within the Royal Parks and brought to Malborough House
Gardens in the capital. Prince Charles, accompanied by the Duchess
of Cornwall, visited the…
As part of our obituary coverage marking
the death of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the Royal Central
team are reliving some of their favourite moments involving His
Royal Highness. In this article, Deputy Editor Brittani Barger
talks us through her most memorable…
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…
Princess Eugenie's heartfelt tribute to her grandfather: "thank you for your dedication and love for us all"
14th April 2021
Princess Eugenie has shared a touching
tribute to her late grandfather The Duke of Edinburgh on her
personal Instagram account. In the message, written as a letter to
Prince Philip, she recalls all the messages she’s received since
his passing Friday morning from people remembering their meetings
with her grandfather. Her statement reads: “Dearest Grandpa, “We
all miss…
