The reason behind the staffersâ anger was this email, which was sent after the Dukeâs death on April 9, âAs the nation marks the death of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, we thought you might like to see this photo of the duke at the official opening of the Maughan Library in 2002, which some colleagues will remember.â
Queen Elizabeth ll and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh arrive in an open carriage on Ladies Day at Royal Ascot on June 16, 2011 in Ascot, England. The five-day meeting is one of the highlights of the horse racing calendar, with 2011 marking the 300th anniversary of the annual event. Horse racing has been held at the famous Berkshire course since 1711. (Photo by Dan Kitwood/Getty Images)
Conservative MPs Sir John Hayes and James Cleverly that criticised King s College London for apologising for including a picture of Prince Philip in an email bulletin following his death.