The Queen may be the head of state, but it was the Duke of Edinburgh who was head of the family and relished his role as the “master of the barbecue”.
Philip’s outdoor culinary skills delighted generations of royal children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as they spent summers in the sanctuary of the Balmoral estate in Aberdeenshire.
On the lawns at Balmoral, the Queen, Philip and Anne, Charles and baby Andrew (PA)
The Duke of Sussex recalled the treasured times, labelling Philip “master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ‘til the end”.
Harry added: “I know that right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, ‘Oh do get on with it! ”
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