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That was Prince Philip during a speech to a group of industrialists in 1961. Over 70 years of official events, he seemed determined to prove this point true. Clocking up 22,219 solo engagements before he retired in August 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died in London aged 99, became renowned for being gaffe-prone. As recently as New Year s Eve in 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh pointed at a man with a beard and asked Is that a terrorist? The then 96 year old is said to have made the comment while talking to Princess Anne as members of the family progressed to a New Year s Eve service at St Mary Magdalene church, near the Queen s Sandringham home.
That was Prince Philip during a speech to a group of industrialists in 1961. Over 70 years of official events, he seemed determined to prove this point true. Clocking up 22,219 solo engagements before he retired in August 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died in London aged 99, became renowned for being gaffe-prone. As recently as New Year s Eve in 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh pointed at a man with a beard and asked Is that a terrorist? The then 96 year old is said to have made the comment while talking to Princess Anne as members of the family progressed to a New Year s Eve service at St Mary Magdalene church, near the Queen s Sandringham home.
Prince Philip, husband of Queen Elizabeth II, dies: A life of duty - with outrageous moments
9 Apr, 2021 03:19 PM
15 minutes to read
Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99, after battling health problems for the last few years.
Prince Philip has passed away at the age of 99, after battling health problems for the last few years.
news.com.au
By: Natalie Brown
Prince Philip s love for Queen Elizabeth has never been called into question but he was also renowned for outspoken - often outrageous and notorious - remarks, including: British women can t cook. (In Britain in 1966.) What do you gargle with? Pebbles? (Speaking to singer Tom Jones after the 1969 Royal Variety Performance.)
That was Prince Philip during a speech to a group of industrialists in 1961. Over 70 years of official events, he seemed determined to prove this point true. Clocking up 22,219 solo engagements before he retired in August 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh, who has died in London aged 99, became renowned for being gaffe-prone. As recently as New Year s Eve in 2017, the Duke of Edinburgh pointed at a man with a beard and asked Is that a terrorist? The then 96 year old is said to have made the comment while talking to Princess Anne as members of the family progressed to a New Year s Eve service at St Mary Magdalene church, near the Queen s Sandringham home.