PHILIP’S first visit to Bournemouth was typical of the independent, quirky man the British public came to know over the past eight decades. Many of the 10,000 who turned out to cheer their young Queen s dashing husband almost missed him because they were looking out for a grand car and plenty of outriders. Instead, Hatless, and dressed in a grey lounge suit , he arrived during a heat haze driving a comparatively small and old-fashioned car which was jammed in a stream of traffic . Philip was greeted that blazing September day in 1949 by church bells and hundreds of flags hung from shops and offices . He was visiting as president of the National Playing Fields Association and to captain his own cricketing XI, containing several England stars, against Hampshire at Dean Park.
A real all-rounder! How athletic Prince Philip excelled at everything from cricket to sailing and achieved international standard in polo and carriage driving - the sport he brought to Britain and continued into his 90s
Her Majesty announced death of her husband of 73 years at midday today and joined the world in mourning
Duke of Edinburgh graced the world of sport as a participant and a spectator and was gifted at many sports
He was among the top polo players in Britain in his youth, a keen and able cricketer and swimmer
Famously played squash and went for a swim in the Palace pool while Queen gave birth to Prince Charles
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.
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.