RIP Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh and consort to Queen Elizabeth II, has died aged 99.
Born on June 10, 1921 in Greece, the Duke of Edinburgh was just months away from celebrating his 100th birthday.
The Prince of Wales, Duke of Cambridge, Earl of Wessex and Princess Royal would have been, by convention for a royal ceremonial funeral, in full military uniform
In an unprecedented about-turn, a last minute decision, approved by the Queen, has been made that no royals will wear military uniform in order to present a united family front.
Behind the scenes, courtiers have been racked by concern that Prince Harry, who was forced to give up his honorary military titles after he acrimoniously quit royal duties and moved to the US, would be the only senior royal not in uniform.
Prince Andrew will be disappointed, he wanted to wear an Admirals uniform.
Photograph released by the Duchess of Cambridge taken at Balmoral Castle in 2018.
Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen with their seven great-grandchildren at the time. The photograph does not include the couple's three youngest grandchildren, who were born later. Prince Harry and Meghan welcomed their son Archie Harrison in May 2019, while Princess Eugenie and Zara Tindall both gave birth to their sons, who they named after the Duke, last month.
The royal couple are photographed as they are rarely seen - relaxing together away from public duties and enjoying the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands
Soaring over Windsor Castle, this is the Duke of Edinburgh performing his own flypast of the mighty royal fortress
Trust Philip to do his own flypast! Soaring solo over the very spot he will be laid to rest, how the Duke of Edinburgh would truly like to be rememberedPrince Philip started flight training in November 1952 and made first solo flight, over Windsor, a month laterThe Duke gained his RAF wings in 1953, his helicopter wings in 1956 and his private pilot’s licence in 1959The Royal Family last night released a picture of the flypast in an American aircraft, which took place in 1953Five stars on fuselage signified his rank of Marshal of Royal Air Force, to which he was appointed that year
The photograph shows Philip, then 31, flying solo on the day he was presented with his RAF wings nearly seven decades ago. Pictured: Prince Philip in the plan at White Waltham
When Philip was born in 1921, his parents were senior royals in Greece and eager for a son and when she wrote to Philip, she sometimes addressed him as Bubbikins. The letters made it plain how proud she was of him.
A cloak covered the shoulders of her grey nun’s habit. She was in fact Charles’s other grandmother, Alice, Princess Andrew of Greece and Denmark — born Princess of Battenberg — the mother of Prince Philip
She's left Buckingham Palace for Windsor, is allotting mementoes from Philip to family, writing to friends on black-rimmed cards... and a 'soft' new regency by Charles has already begun. RICHARD KAY's remarkable portrait of Her Majesty as a widow.
They had spent their last weeks 'reminiscing like mad', sifting through family photographs and old cine camera film which the duke had had digitised.
Mostly they just chatted, especially after Philip's return from hospital when his failing health meant he slept for much of the day.
Only once did they seriously disagree when the Queen suggested they might look at some of her husband's oil paintings. Philip firmly refused.
One day, not long after Prince Philip's retirement and when he was living alone at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, the Queen had remarked to one of her Windsor staff: 'Do you know, I haven't seen him for six weeks'
Now, and for the rest of her life, she will reign alone — and many wonder what kind of monarch she will be for these twilight years of this second Elizabethan age
As keenly as Philip's death is felt, there will be no such lengthy period of public sorrowing for the Queen. Indeed there is every chance she will resume official engagements sooner rather than later .
For the Queen Philip's absence will be profound. In the days and weeks ahead the goodwill and gratitude that people feel for her personally after nearly 70 years on the throne will perhaps be her greatest comfort
Here is the Princess again with an older Charles...from all accounts they loved her. After Princess Alice left the psychiatric facility where she lived for many years...Prince Philip invited her to live at Buckingham Palace with him and the Queen...
Leaving with the Queen and Anne to spend Christmas at Sandringham. It's nice to know some of Prince Philip's German relatives will be attending his funeral..
Andrew Cowdery, then 21, hit his head during a swimming pool dive in 1984, leaving him paralysed
Prince Philip spent years supporting a young man after he was paralysed in an accident the night before they were due to compete against each other in an equestrian event.
The tragedy happened in 1984 when Andrew Cowdery, then 21, had a life-changing accident after hitting his head during a swimming pool dive.
He had been due to compete against the Duke of Edinburgh in a carriage driving event at Windsor Great Park the following day but instead was fighting for his life in hospital.
When the Duke heard what had happened he immediately offered his extensive sympathy and support to Andrew and his family - and continued to do so for over 25 years.
Encouraged by the Duke, Andrew, who finally died in 2010, was able to rebuild his life after the accident and go on to enjoy a fulfilling and highly-regarded career writing about the sport that had brought them together.
Prince Philip spent years supporting a young paralysed carriage rider | Daily Mail Online
When I saw this photo just now I thought 'gosh she is like Princess Alice' Philips mother!
The Duke of Edinburgh with his aunt, Louise Mountbatten, during the 1956 state visit. Queen Louise, born Louise Mountbatten, was the sister of Prince Philip's mother Alice of Battenberg. [Interesting how the resemblance is between sisters]
The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen share a light-hearted moment with Gustaf VI Adolf and Queen Louise on the 1956 state visit
Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Sonja paid tribute to Prince PhilipCarl XVI Gustaf, a great-great-grandson of Queen Victoria, is the Queen's cousinLed European royals paying tribute and shared photos of state visits
Tribesmen hold portraits of Prince Philip in a remote Pacific village that worships him. Photograph: Dan Mcgarry/AFP/Getty Images