Here are some of Philip’s famous comments:
Prince Philip’s 50 most outrageous comments
“British women can’t cook” – in Britain in 1966.
2. “What do you gargle with – pebbles?” – speaking to singer Tom Jones after the 1969 Royal Variety Performance.
3. “I declare this thing open, whatever it is” – on a visit to Canada in 1969.
4. “Everybody was saying we must have more leisure. Now they are complaining they are unemployed” – during the 1981 recession.
5. “If it has got four legs and it is not a chair, if it has got two wings and it flies but is not an aeroplane, and if it swims and it is not a submarine, the Cantonese will eat it” – at a 1986 World Wildlife Fund meeting.
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Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies: A life of duty - with outrageous moments
9 Apr, 2021 03:19 PM
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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.
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By: Natalie Brown
Prince Philip s love for Queen Elizabeth has never been called into question but he was also renowned for outspoken - often outrageous and notorious - remarks, including: British women can t cook. (In Britain in 1966.) What do you gargle with? Pebbles? (Speaking to singer Tom Jones after the 1969 Royal Variety Performance.)
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Royals are a family in mourning after Prince Philip dies aged 99: Queen s heartbreak after husband s death was unexpected despite hospital stay - as Charles takes comfort that he spent more time with father in recent weeks
Her Majesty announced death of her husband of 73 years at midday Friday and joins the world in mourning
Philip was in Windsor after being treated for an infection and pre-existing heart condition for 28 nights
Prince Charles was seen leaving Windsor Castle last night after visiting his mother following Philip s death
Duke of Edinburgh had kept a low profile since conducting his final solo public engagement in August 2017