Daughter of Holocaust survivor recalls how family was hidden by Duke of Edinburgh’s mother

Princess Alice of Battenberg circa. 1910 Alice was born Princess Alice of Battenberg in 1885 at Windsor Castle, a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and raised as an English princess, although both her parents were German. Alice was congenitally deaf but she could speak clearly. Photographs show how beautiful she was, with her upswept hair and … Read more

Daughter of Holocaust survivor recalls how family was hidden by Duke of Edinburgh’s mother

Princess Alice of Battenberg circa. 1910 Alice was born Princess Alice of Battenberg in 1885 at Windsor Castle, a great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria, and raised as an English princess, although both her parents were German. Alice was congenitally deaf but she could speak clearly. Photographs show how beautiful she was, with her upswept hair and … Read more

Copies of Prince Philip portrait will be auctioned for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme

Copies of portrait that ‘pleased’ Prince Philip will be auctioned for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme on what would have been his 100th birthday The original image painted by Gail Graham earned Prince Philip’s approval One hundred prints of the oil painting will go under the hammer on June 10  Funds raised at the … Read more

Copies of Prince Philip portrait will be auctioned for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme

Copies of portrait that ‘pleased’ Prince Philip will be auctioned for the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award scheme on what would have been his 100th birthday The original image painted by Gail Graham earned Prince Philip’s approval One hundred prints of the oil painting will go under the hammer on June 10  Funds raised at the … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Royals change social media avatars in wake of Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Mourning members of the Royal Family swapped their smiling social media profile photos to their official coats of arms today in a mark of respect to Prince Philip. The Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning, aged 99.  The Royal Family issued a statement reading: ‘It is with deep sorrow that … Read more

Prince Philip dies: From Covid pandemic to Megxit, the Duke of Edinburgh’s final year was tough

Prince Philip’s final year was marred by the bitter fallout from his ‘favourite prince’ Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to quit Royal family and air their grievances against the family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.   The Duke of Edinburgh, who died today aged 99, was forced to contend with the news in January last … Read more

Prince Philip dies: From Covid pandemic to Megxit, the Duke of Edinburgh’s final year was tough

Prince Philip’s final year was marred by the bitter fallout from his ‘favourite prince’ Harry and Meghan Markle’s decision to quit Royal family and air their grievances against the family in an interview with Oprah Winfrey.   The Duke of Edinburgh, who died today aged 99, was forced to contend with the news in January last … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Duke of Edinburgh’s bond with Harry, William and his other grandchildren

Described by Prince William as a ‘legend’ and Princess Eugenie as ‘incredible’, the Duke of Edinburgh was a much-loved grandfather to his ten grandchildren. Looked up to as the patriarch of his family, Prince Philip – who has died aged 99 – became a mentor for younger royals who continued to turn to him over … Read more

Prince Philip dies: Will Harry and Meghan return to UK after Duke of Edinburgh’s death?

Prince Harry is preparing to return to the UK for the first time since leaving Royal duties after the death of Prince Philip – but questions remain over whether Meghan will join him. Harry’s grandfather’s death comes weeks after they gave an interview to Oprah alleging racism in the Royal Family which aired while Philip … Read more

Prince Philip dies: How the Queen but on a brave face in Duke of Edinburgh’s final days

The Queen remained resolutely stoic in Prince Philip’s final days, meeting with Prince Charles for an Easter walk and carrying out her first public engagement in five months two weeks before his death.  The monarch today announced with ‘deep sorrow’ the death of her husband Prince Philip at the age of 99, her ‘strength and … Read more