‘He was her king’: what the papers say after the death of Prince Philip Martin Farrer
Newspapers around the world have given Prince Philip a rousing send off, with the Queen’s husband remembered for his loyalty, sense of duty and his occasional politically incorrect comment.
The British press has led the way with an assortment of banner front pages in the Saturday editions and no shortage of accompanying souvenir pullouts.
“Farewell, my beloved”, says the
Daily Mail on its front page, reporting the Queen’s “heartbreaking tribute” to her departed husband. It boasts a 144-page paper with “magical souvenir” magazine to mark the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing at the age of 99.
‘He was her king’: what the papers say after Prince Philip’s death Martin Farrer
Newspapers around the world have given Prince Philip a rousing send off, with the Queen’s husband remembered for his loyalty, sense of duty and his occasional politically incorrect comment.
The British press has led the way with an assortment of banner front pages in the Saturday editions and no shortage of accompanying souvenir pullouts.
“Farewell, my beloved”, says the
Daily Mail on its front page, reporting the Queen’s “heartbreaking tribute” to her departed husband. It boasts a 144-page paper with “magical souvenir” magazine to mark the Duke of Edinburgh’s passing at the age of 99.
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