Three of Prince Philip’s German relatives are among the 30 handpicked guests at today’s funeral at Windsor Castle. The Duke of Edinburgh wanted both sides of his family represented when he was laid to rest – a wish that has been granted even with limited numbers. They are Bernhard, the hereditary prince of Baden, 50, who … Read more
Prince Philip’s German family arrive in Windsor for funeral after isolating in Ascot following Duke’s request for ‘blood’ relatives to be represented Duke of Edinburgh wanted both sides of his family represented at his funeral The three German guests are Bernhard, 50, Donatus, 54, and Prince Philipp Trio have all been undergoing their mandatory quarantine at a … Read more
They were all denied a place at his wedding, thanks to post-war nervousness at Buckingham Palace. But for the rest of his life, the Duke of Edinburgh was adamant that bygones should be bygones. That is why he made it clear that he wanted his ‘blood’ family — the network of German nieces, nephews and … Read more
They were all denied a place at his wedding, thanks to post-war nervousness at Buckingham Palace. But for the rest of his life, the Duke of Edinburgh was adamant that bygones should be bygones. That is why he made it clear that he wanted his ‘blood’ family — the network of German nieces, nephews and … Read more
Ascot has led the tributes to Prince Philip from the sporting world after the Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of the Queen, passed away at the age of 99 on Friday. The Duke had struggled with poor health this year and was treated in hospital for 28 days while battling an infection and a pre-exisiting … Read more
Ascot has led the tributes to Prince Philip from the sporting world after the Duke of Edinburgh, the husband of the Queen, passed away at the age of 99 on Friday. The Duke had struggled with poor health this year and was treated in hospital for 28 days while battling an infection and a pre-exisiting … Read more
Already the most exclusive section of the Queen’s race meeting, the Royal Enclosure could be about to become even more rarefied. Ascot Racecourse chief executive Guy Henderson has written to members of the invitation-only enclosure, warning them that social-distancing is expected to be still in place by the time of Royal Ascot next summer. Even … Read more
Already the most exclusive section of the Queen’s race meeting, the Royal Enclosure could be about to become even more rarefied. Ascot Racecourse chief executive Guy Henderson has written to members of the invitation-only enclosure, warning them that social-distancing is expected to be still in place by the time of Royal Ascot next summer. Even … Read more
The Queen’s favourite sporting event, Royal Ascot, is considering axing Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory from its singalong next year. Organisers have confirmed they will potentially scrap the songs from the five-day Berkshire festival’s world-famous bandstand celebrations in 2021. Hundreds of race-goers have gathered to sing around the bandstand at 6pm to … Read more
The Queen’s favourite sporting event, Royal Ascot, is considering axing Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory from its singalong next year. Organisers have confirmed they will potentially scrap the songs from the five-day Berkshire festival’s world-famous bandstand celebrations in 2021. Hundreds of race-goers have gathered to sing around the bandstand at 6pm to … Read more