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Prince Edward says that Prince Philip's death came as a ‘dreadful’ shock

The Earl of Wessex has spoken of his shock at the death of his father, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on Friday at the age of 99. Speaking outside a private service at the Royal Chapel of All Saints in Windsor, Prince Edward said that Prince Philip’s loss will be felt far wider than just The Royal Family. Standing alongside the Countess of Wessex and Lady Louise, the Earl said…
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The Duke of Edinburgh in the 1980s

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 1980s. [getty src=”93902931″ width=”594&#8243…
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Prince Philip designed his own hearse before death - a special custom-made Land Rover which will carry his body on Saturday

The Duke of Edinburgh’s coffin will be placed on a specially-built Land Rover on Saturday which will carry bis body from to St George’s Chapel. The Land Rover has been specially commissioned for Prince Philip’s funeral, with the the Duke having “had a hand” in designing it. The Queen and The Royal Family will travel behind the Land Rover for his funeral, which…
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Prince of Wales calls The Duke of Edinburgh "a very special person" in new statement

The Prince of Wales has paid personal tribute to his late father, The Duke of Edinburgh, tonight. In a statement released on behalf of the Royal Family, Prince Charles said: “I particularly wanted to say that my father, for I suppose the last 70 years, has given the most remarkable, devoted service to The Queen, to my family and to the country, but also to the whole of the…
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