The BBC was tonight forced to create an online complaints form after it came under fire for providing ‘too much TV coverage’ of news of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death today aged 99. The broadcaster cancelled its scheduled programming across BBC One, BBC Two and the News channel to air specials about Prince Philip, who … Read more
The BBC was tonight forced to create an online complaints form after it came under fire for providing ‘too much TV coverage’ of news of the Duke of Edinburgh’s death today aged 99. The broadcaster cancelled its scheduled programming across BBC One, BBC Two and the News channel to air specials about Prince Philip, who … Read more
For the Queen there was one saving grace: that she and Prince Philip were together at the end. After more than seven decades of their lives entwined in both love and duty, this may be the smallest of consolations. His austerely decorated bedroom overlooking the East Terrace at Windsor Castle was still linked by the … Read more
On his 90th birthday in 2011, the Queen gave her husband a very special, and rather poignant, gift — she appointed him Lord High Admiral of the Navy. This ancient title dating back to the 14th century was one that she herself held as monarch. Passing it on to Philip was her unique way of … Read more
South Pacific islanders mourn for their God: How 400 residents of Yaoh-nanen saw Prince Philip as an honorary tribesman Hundreds of residents of Yaohnanen saw Prince Philip as honorary tribesman Livestock have been slaughtered ahead of weeks of mourning on the island Tribe had been eagerly awaiting a return trip since royal couple’s visit in 1950s … Read more
South Pacific islanders mourn for their God: How 400 residents of Yaoh-nanen saw Prince Philip as an honorary tribesman Hundreds of residents of Yaohnanen saw Prince Philip as honorary tribesman Livestock have been slaughtered ahead of weeks of mourning on the island Tribe had been eagerly awaiting a return trip since royal couple’s visit in 1950s … Read more
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
Lady Louise Windsor pays tribute to her grandfather Prince Philip by taking his ponies carriage driving on the morning of his death – after following him into the sport that he loved so much Lady Louise Windsor, 17, went carriage driving in the grounds of Windsor Castle early this morning The hobby is one she … Read more
Lady Louise Windsor pays tribute to her grandfather Prince Philip by taking his ponies carriage driving on the morning of his death – after following him into the sport that he loved so much Lady Louise Windsor, 17, went carriage driving in the grounds of Windsor Castle early this morning The hobby is one she … Read more
Prince Philip’s attachment to the Armed Forces predated even his 73-year marriage to his beloved wife the Queen. The Duke of Edinburgh – who has died at the age of 99 – was highly-decorated during his distinguished military career – which he gave up in 1953 when the Queen ascended the throne. He joined the Royal Navy in 1939 and, by … Read more