Duke of Edinburgh used to write letters to CNJ s books editor
The Duke of Edinburgh
PRINCE Philip was delighted in 2012 when a long wait to erect a memorial to those who were held – and in many cases died – in prisoner of war camps had finally come to fruition in Camden Town.
The Duke of Edinburgh, who died aged 99 on Friday, had taken a special interest in the campaign to make sure that the “sacrifices of so many soldiers” were not forgotten.
His encouragement had been important to Second World War veterans after the
New Journal opened up a fundraising appeal, but then ran into difficulties with planning rules. While there had been many war memorials around the UK over the decades, hardly any recognised those that suffered in the camps in the Far East in tortuous conditions.
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08 April, 2021
• AT times working for Eric felt like working for a capricious despot,
Even when he wasn’t in the newsroom, his presence stalked every waking thought.
I lived in fear of seeing my evening plans evaporate on being summoned for what was known as an “Eric job”, which usually meant accompanying him to some interminable society drinks party to awkwardly take photos and attempt to make contacts.
I still break out in cold sweats remembering the ritual of presenting him with the page proofs of the
West End Extra in the early hours of deadline day with one foot already out of the door to be met with the dreaded phrase: “Have you got anything else?”
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Th insider went on to say that with the string of car incidents, Dominic is considering whether it s worth it to own a car at all.
They added: He’s a bit worried and wondering if having the cars is worth the hassle. He’s a bit of a petrol head so it’s not just the money, it’s just how special the car was to him.
Taken: The Mamma Mia actor, 42, is said to be devastated as his prized possession , a 1978 Ferrari Dino 308 GT4 was taken from outside his home last week
Dominic, who lives in London s Primrose Hill, is said to have asked his neighbours on an online forum to keep a look out for his car and encouraged them to keep their possessions safe amidst the rising level of burglaries and theft in the local area.