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Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh Has Died, Buckingham Palace Has Said by AwesomeStormy00(m): 12:20pm On Apr 09, 2021 |
A statement from Buckingham Palace said: "It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. "His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle." The Duke was married to Queen Elizabeth II for more than 70 years and became the longest-serving consort in British history. No official details have been released yet about the Duke's funeral, but it is understood he will be given a royal ceremonial funeral rather than a state funeral, in line with his wishes. The Queen will sign off the final plans in the coming days. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born on the island of Corfu in 1921. At the age of 18, the prince joined the Royal Navy as a cadet. He saw active service during the Second World War, serving in the Indian Ocean and the Mediterranean, and was mentioned in despatches for his bravery. The Duke of Edinburgh is seen at the wedding of Princess Eugenie in 2018 In 1947 he renounced his Greek and Danish royal titles, took on the surname of Mountbatten and became a naturalised British subject ahead of his marriage to Princess Elizabeth. Their wedding was the first great state occasion after the end of the Second World War. His commitment to the Queen was unfaltering. He gave up his career in the Navy in order to support her in her role as monarch. The Queen has described Prince Philip as her "constant strength and stay". They had four children - Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward - and he was a much loved grandfather and great-grandfather. He saw himself as a moderniser within the British monarchy, orchestrating the first royal walkabout - but he was also known for his forthright views and off-the-cuff remarks. Prince Philip's concern for young people inspired him to create the Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme, and he supported more than 800 charities and good causes - focusing on his interests in wildlife conservation, technology and sport. Since the 1940s Prince Philip was an ever present figure in the life of the UK and leaves behind his own considerable legacy. Source https://news.sky.com/story/the-duke-of-edinburgh-prince-philip-has-died-12270325 |
Re: Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh Has Died, Buckingham Palace Has Said by Eriokanmi: 12:22pm On Apr 09, 2021 |
RIP Baba. What a life , well spent with no quest for personal aggradizment or greed as obtainablein our clime, a gentle man to the core. Fare thee well! |
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