A MOVEMENT that started in mainland Europe, was piloted in 1992 by local historian Lesley Burton and the Gosport Society has mushroomed nationally and led ultimately to the launch in Winchester of a new organization, the Hampshire History Trust (HHT). Spearheaded by Nicky Gottlieb and Becky Brown, it started five years ago as the Winchester Heritage Open Day (actually growing to 10 days), which was so successful that it has now triggered a much more ambitious plan to create a county-wide, history-based organization. HODs originally began by offering free visits to places that people might not normally visit – such as museums and galleries – and others that are not normally open. The aim was to showcase and present new ideas to communities, so, anyone could be a ‘tourist for a day’. Since then, it has developed into much more, with guided walks and visits, talks, exhibitions, workshops, and children’s activities.
Did Prince Philip cheat on Queen with Penny?
Penny became an instant hit with the royal family when she was first introduced in 1975. She became very close to both Prince Philip and the Queen following the death of her daughter, Leonora in 1991. She shared their love for the outdoors, which allowed their friendship to flourish. Reportedly, in 1994, the duke offered to teach her carriage driving. Since then, they have reportedly competed in multiple carriage shows across the country.
Since his retirement from royal duties, the duke was frequently visited by Penny. Many years back, courtiers called their friendship the Penny Romsey situation after a lengthy secret telephone conversation between Penny and Prince Philip was leaked by an electronic eavesdropper.
Prince Philip Was The Queen s Strength And Stay
He passed away at the age of 99. Apr 18, 2021
As the world reacts to the sad news that Prince Philip has died, we take a look back at his life as the Queen s constant companion. These words and pictures are taken from The Queen: A Life In Pictures.
Throughout his life Prince Philip was a constant presence by the Queen’s side. Just as Queen Elizabeth II is the longest-reigning British monarch, Philip held the record as the longest-serving consort. The couple was married for more than 70 years, and theirs was a love match right from the start. “She never looked at anyone else,” the Queen’s cousin Margaret Rhodes wrote in her memoir, The Final Curtsey.
Penelope Knatchbull, Countess Mountbatten of Burma, 67, wore a black hat and dress to Philip s funeral
Penny was a regular visitor at Wood Farm, Philip s cottage on the edge of the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk
She is married to Prince Philip s godson Norton Knatchbull, the son of Philip s cousin Patricia Knatchbull and grandson of Lord Mountbatten, while Norton is the godfather of Prince William and stays close to the family
Despite their 32 years age difference, the pair were firm friends for decades and shared a love for the exhilarating equestrian sport of carriage-driving