The Duke of Edinburgh – quizzical, witty and controversial – was the Queen’s greatest source of support, her confidant and the man she relied on above all others.
His lifelong role was to ensure that he never let her down and their long-lasting marriage was arguably one of the world’s best-known relationships.
Although he was not officially given the title of Prince Consort, Philip – a private, enigmatic man of strong character – was always there, one step behind, ready to lend the Queen a helping hand.
Through his stewardship, he had a profound effect on the development of the British monarchy.
Prince Philip dead at 99: Queen announces with deep sorrow that husband the Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning - three weeks after he finished 28-night hospital stay for infection and heart surgery
Her Majesty announced death of her husband of 73 years at midday today and joins the world in mourning
Philip was in Windsor after being treated for an infection and pre-existing heart condition for 28 nights
Duke of Edinburgh had kept a low profile since conducting his final solo public engagement in August 2017
After retiring, Philip spent much of his time at Windsor and at Queen s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk
The Duke of Edinburgh – quizzical, witty and controversial – was the Queen’s greatest source of support, her confidant and the man she relied on above all others.
His lifelong role was to ensure that he never let her down and their long-lasting marriage was arguably one of the world’s best-known relationships.
Although he was not officially given the title of Prince Consort, Philip – a private, enigmatic man of strong character – was always there, one step behind, ready to lend the Queen a helping hand.
Through his stewardship, he had a profound effect on the development of the British monarchy.
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He was the love of her life, her Prince Charming and staunchest ally, the dashing naval officer who sacrificed his own career and often, his manly pride so he could walk two paces behind and serve his Queen for more than seven decades.
The longest-serving royal consort in history, the Duke of Edinburgh died Friday morning at the age of 99, just four years into retirement after only giving up his day job in 2017. A workaholic of astounding stamina, he’d carried out more than 22,219 solo engagements and more than 630 solo visits overseas.
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THE Duke of Edinburgh, quizzical, witty and controversial was the Queen’s greatest source of support, her confidant and the man she relied on above all others. His lifelong role was to ensure he never let her down and their long-lasting marriage was arguably one of the world’s best-known relationships. Although he was not officially given the title of Prince Consort, Philip, a private, enigmatic man of strong character, was always there, one step behind, ready to lend the Queen a helping hand. Through his stewardship, he also had a profound effect on the development of the British monarchy. In public, the Duke never attempted to upstage the woman he loved. In private, it was Philip the Queen would defer to.