Prince Philip passed away last Friday, just weeks after receiving hospital treatment for an existing heart condition. Among those to pay tribute was former council leader Mike Mitchelson who, along with his wife Anne, led the Queen and the Duke around Tullie House during a tour of Carlisle for the Queen’s jubilee in 2002. Mr Mitchelson paid tribute to the Duke and said he would never forget the meeting. He said: “I was a bit apprehensive, as was my wife, but there was no need to be nervous because they were a pleasure to look after. “They made you feel so at ease.
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PRINCE Philip was a ‘remarkable man whose legacy was an inspiration’, says his close Cumbrian friend, carriage driving legend George Bowman. “He walked two steps behind the Queen, but he was the boss. He was a great man and a great asset for the Royal Family,” said George, in his own tribute to the Prince. The Duke of Edinburgh was a regular visitor to the county in his spare time, and his passion for outdoor sports saw him set up in 1973 what soon became the world-famous Lowther Carriage Driving Trials, held in the historic grounds of Lowther Castle. Between 1973 and 2008, the Duke of Edinburgh took part in almost every Lowther Carriage Driving Trials, competing against George, who went on to become World Carriage Driving Champion.