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THE STANDARD OPINION The late Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. [Courtesy] Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, died in London recently, two months short of clocking a century. Born into royalty in June 1921, he rolled Danish, Greek, German, and English blood into one initial Mountbatten body. During World War II, Philip, a Royal Navy officer, married his third cousin, Princess Elizabeth, lost his Mountbatten name, and was absorbed into Windsor as Duke of Edinburgh. The Duke and Kenya had unexpected impact on each other. He visited Kenya at least twice, in February 1952 just a few months before the outbreak of the Mau Mau War and in December 1963 at Kenya’s independence as Queen Elizabeth II’s representative. ....
‘The Duke is one of the reasons Britons feel blessed to have a monarchy’ As the nation bids a final farewell to the Duke of Edinburgh today, Andrew Roberts celebrates the life of the colourful consort 17 April 2021 • 5:00am The Duke of Edinburgh was a war hero, a loyal and loving consort, a consummate professional in an extremely difficult job for almost three-quarters of a century, writes Andrew Roberts Prince Philip, the late Duke of Edinburgh, had quite as much royal blood in his veins as the Queen herself. His great-grandfather was the King of Denmark, his grandfather was King of Greece, and when he was born in Corfu on 10 June 1921 he was sixth in line to the Greek throne. ....
Prince Philip - Credit: Taxi Charity Messages are being shared in Sussex to honour the passing of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, who died on April 9 2021 aged 99. In a statement released by Mrs Susan Pyper, HM Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, she expressed her sadness and sincere condolences both to The Queen and the people of West Sussex. The Lord-Lieutenant of West Sussex, Mrs Susan Pyper - Credit: Susan Pyper Prince Philip’s contribution to this country and the monarchy has been immense, she said. The Queen has described him as her rock . He has been a constant and trusted companion, support and adviser to her in both good and troubled times. His understanding of the role of the monarchy in an ever-changing society has encouraged it to change and adapt, without ever losing its dignity and sense of history. ....
Pembrokeshire County Council leader David Simpson has had a long involvement with the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme PEMBROKESHIRE people are being urged to join in the minute s silence for Prince Philip at 3pm today, Saturday April 17. The reminder for the mark of respect at the start of the funeral of the Queen s husband has come from Pembrokeshire County Council leader, Cllr David Simpson. In his weekly leader s update ahead, he shared his memories of meeting the Prince through his involvement with the Duke of Edinburgh s Award Scheme. Cllr Simpson said: The Duke’s passing was a very sad occasion for me as I have been involved with the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Scheme since 1965 when I started my Bronze award. ....
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