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John Fraser: Prince Philip loved Canada, and knew this country in good times and bad


He certainly understood the often murky deal between the Crown and the media that both sides played
Author of the article: John Fraser, Special to National Post
Publishing date: Apr 09, 2021  •  1 day ago  •  4 minute read  • 
Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, take part in the unveiling of a statue of jazz legend Oscar Peterson at the National Arts Centre in Ottawa on Wednesday, June 30, 2010. Photo by Sean Kilpatrick /THE CANADIAN PRESS
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Prince Philip, in personal encounters, had a special ability to put you immediately at ease at the same time as he kept you on edge. It was his style: he loved to demystify the monarchy so you didn’t sound like a blithering idiot when you were addressed by a member of the family. But at the same time, he also brought to conversation a degree of forthright questioning that sometimes could turn you into … well, a blithering idiot. ....

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