One particularly happy period in prince Philips Life was when he was based in malta. The second World War was over, he was newly married to the queen, and was pursuing his successful career in the royal navy. Our europe correspondent, nick beake, has travelled to the maltese capital, valletta, to reflect on the dukes time there. It was more than 70 years ago that Newlyweds Philip and Elizabeth Allen Love with this english island. And it wasnt just the beauty of the coastline, it was the lifestyle that it afforded them at this particular moment in their lives. This was the early 1950s and the prince was able to pursue his naval career. Is ship could often be seen docked in the harbour here. Mike greene was able to go to the shops, it was the closest to normality that they may be able to imagine, theyve spoken over the years with great fondness about particular place. And thatis about particular place. And that is why the prince will be, in many peoples thoughts and prayers today, of cou
The death of Prince Philip as a huge void in her life. Mark easton reports on how the queen and the Duke Of Edinburgh have been a remarkable team in the story of the monarchy. Liverpool gives a true Lancashire Welcome to princess elizabeth. In spring 1949, a young couple went to liverpools Anglican Cathedral at The End of Hope Street and drew a Lovers Knot on the third pier of the nave. The entwined E And P remains carved into the fabric of the building to this day, the physical embodiment of a marriage that was to last more than 73 years. Among the choirboys attending that day was jeff holliday, now in his 80s. He recently lost his wife helen after almost 50 years of marriage and feels for the queen as she bids a final farewell to her husband. I would say that the queen is feeling this tremendously at the moment. Even though youre prepared in a way for such an event, i feel for her, actually. I have a lot of respect for the duke as well. I thought he was a great guy. Ijust cant imagin
At the tributes being paid. Also ahead. David cameron insists that he complied with the rules when lobbying the government on behalf of greensill capital. One day more lockdown easing in england will see outdoor hospitality, shops and hairdressers reopen tomorrow. In india, hospitals struggle to cope with the Second Wave Of Covid, and more than 150,000 new cases in 2a hours. After seven nominations could the british film rocks dominate the Baftas Tonight . And Manchester United come from behind to beat tottenham in the Premier League more on that in sportsday later in the hour. Good afternoon. The Duke Of Edinburgh has been remembered today in a service at Canterbury Cathedral led by the archbishop of canterbury. At windsor, members of the Royal Family attended a private service this morning, speaking afterwards about the impact of the death of the duke who Prince Andrew described as the grandfather of the nation. He said the queen had described his passing as leaving a huge void in h
David cameron insists that he complied with the rules when lobbying the government on behalf of greensill capital. One day more lockdown easing in england will see outdoor hospitality, shops and hairdressers reopen tomorrow. In india, hospitals struggle to cope with the Second Wave Of Covid and more than 150,000 new cases in 2a hours. Yeah, im going to be a millionaire. After seven nominations, could the British Film rocks dominate the Baftas Tonight . Good afternoon. The Duke Of Edinburgh has been remembered today in a service at Canterbury Cathedral led by the archbishop of canterbury. At windsor, members of the Royal Family attended a private service this morning, speaking afterwards about the impact of the death of The Duke, who Prince Andrew described as the grandfather of the nation. He said the queen had described his passing as leaving a huge void in her life. 0ur royal correspondent Nicholas Witchell reports. On a day of pause and reflection, prayers for The Duke were said in