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The Royal Navy will be forever grateful to Prince Philip, one of its own He demanded professionalism and focus rather than flattery and flimflam 11 April 2021 • 6:00am On a royal visit to Dartmouth just before the Second World War, Prince Philip, then a young blond cadet, was assigned the duty of entertaining the then Princess Elizabeth. For our future Queen, it was reportedly love at first sight. Prince Philip famously rowed down the Dart following the Royal Yacht as it departed. The Queen had always been surrounded by the Royal Navy. Her grandfather and father were both naval officers. Her father (later King George VI) was awarded a Mention in Despatches for his actions as a turret officer aboard HMS Collingwood at the Battle of Jutland in 1916. ....