The Queen was last night grieving the shattering loss of her ‘beloved husband’ of 73 years. The Duke of Edinburgh died peacefully in his private apartment at Windsor Castle – two months and a day before what would have been his 100th birthday. As tributes poured in from around the world, Buckingham Palace’s focus was … 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
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
Good-looking and blond-haired, the tall, athletic Prince of Greece impressed the young Princess – then known as Lilibet – by jumping over the college tennis nets at their first publicised meeting. They had been present together on various occasions, including the wedding in 1934 of Philip’s cousin Princess Marina, later Duchess of Kent, to Princess … Read more
How Prince Philip’s funeral will be held There will be no lying in state and no state funeral for Philip, in accordance with his wishes. His ceremonial royal funeral and burial are expected to take place in St George’s Chapel at Windsor Castle. Buckingham Palace will confirm the arrangements for the duke’s funeral in the … Read more
Queen to enter ‘eight-day period of mourning’ for Prince Philip who is expected to be buried at Frogmore Gardens in Windsor Castle grounds Her Majesty will not carry out any duties and laws will not be given Royal Assent Affairs of state will be paused for eight days following Prince Philip’s death 30 days of … Read more
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
Britons tonight lit candles on their doorsteps to remember the 126,000 coronavirus dead on the first anniversary of lockdown. Boris Johnson earlier offered his ‘sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones,’ while the Queen marked the occasion with a rare public statement ‘to reflect on the grief and loss that continues to be felt … Read more
The Queen today led Britain in remembering the victims of coronavirus as the country held a national minute’s silence at midday to mark the anniversary of the first national lockdown. Boris Johnson, who was almost killed by Covid-19 himself, offered his ‘sincere condolences to those who have lost loved ones’ while Prince Charles called on … Read more
Prince Andrew is spotted enjoying early morning ride at Windsor Castle after it was claimed in documentary that the Queen is more ‘affectionate’ towards him than Prince Charles because she sees him ‘as a war hero’ Royal expert claims Queen, 94, is more drawn to Prince Andrew, 61, than Charles Clive Irving made claims during C4’s … Read more