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The Philip I knew was the best of company – and the best of men
As the Duke s biographer, Gyles Brandreth found him to be a brave man who showed unexpected moments of sensitivity
Gyles Brandreth knew the Duke of Edinburgh for almost 50 years
In the summer of 2000, in the run-up to the celebrations marking the 100th birthday of Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, I asked the Duke of Edinburgh, then 79, if he fancied the idea of living to be as old as his mother-in-law. “God Almighty,” he harrumphed, “I can’t imagine anything more ghastly. I’ll be dead long before then, I hope.”
The man who wouldn t be king
They met as children, at his cousin s wedding. Philip and Elizabeth s paths would eventually cross again, but in the years before they became an iconic couple, the blue-eyed, ash-blond boy earned a reputation as a ladies man and distinguished naval offic 9 April 2021
The groom barely stole a glance as they walked up the aisle.
An audience of 200 million people across the world gathered for the broadcast as the bride, a future monarch, made her way to the altar of Westminster Abbey.
Not much attention was paid to Philip, dressed in his naval uniform and decorated with medals from his military career as well as his new title, Duke of Edinburgh.
Prince Philip and The Queen s lifetime of love and laughter, from practical jokes to lasting romance
EXCLUSIVE Following Prince Philip s passing at the age of 99, we take a look back at a lifetime of laughter he shared with Queen Elizabeth.
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Prince Philip death: Queen Elizabeth, Duke of Edinburgh s extraordinary love story
9 Apr, 2021 03:51 PM
11 minutes to read
Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99, after battling health problems for the last few years.
Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99, after battling health problems for the last few years.
news.com.au
By: Daniela Elser
Queen Elizabeth has paid tribute to her beloved husband of more than seven decades, after he died on Friday night (NZ time). It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the royal family announced in a statement.