His Royal Highness, The Duke of Edinburgh-Death and Funeral thread

PrincessOfPeace · April 12, 2021, 12:09:57 PM

Prime Minister will lead tributes to #PrincePhilip in the Commons at 2.30pm today. Scottish Parliament will similarly meet for a Motion of Condolence. Welsh Parliament will sit for a special session. Northern Ireland Assembly will meet for Members to pay tribute.

- Max Foster CNN

PrincessOfPeace · April 12, 2021, 01:05:55 PM

A message from The Duke of Cambridge following the death of The Duke of Edinburgh | The Royal Family

Also a lovely pic of The Duke of Edinburgh with Prince George

https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1381592996882309126?s=20

sara8150 · April 12, 2021, 01:09:18 PM

Army engineers began preparing Philip's Land Rover hearse in his last weeks | Daily Mail Online
Duke of Edinburgh dont want traditional funeral hearses cars

PIERS MORGAN: Park the ego, don't whine, work hard and JUST GET ON WITH IT!' | Daily Mail Online

Queen carries on: Grieving monarch 'will still conduct state opening of Parliament on May 11' | Daily Mail Online

DAN WOOTTON: Palace rattled by Andrew comeback | Daily Mail Online

'He treated me as an equal': Former scrap dealer who was friends with Prince Philip for 40 years | Daily Mail Online

Prince Philip chooses six staff members to walk behind his coffin - details | HELLO!

Princess Beatrice becomes emotional talking about her 'fabulous' grandfather in unearthed video | HELLO!

The Queen and Prince Philip's unearthed wedding video will give you goosebumps | HELLO!

Prince Philip's cousin Lady Pamela Hicks pays moving tribute with rare photo | HELLO!

Why Prince Harry chose to self-isolate next to Prince William | HELLO!

Why Prince Harry is allowed to leave quarantine to attend Prince Philip's funeral | HELLO!

Prince Harry wears black face mask as he is pictured arriving in the UK for Prince Philip's funeral | HELLO!

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-56721559

Prince Philip: William pays tribute to 'extraordinary' Duke of Edinburgh | UK News | Sky News

Prince Philip death - live news: Old pictures of Duke of Edinburgh shared by Buckingham Palace, as details of Harry's return emerge ahead of MPs'

Prince Philip: Harry 'back in the UK' ahead of Duke of Edinburgh's funeral on Saturday | UK News | Sky News

Prince William speaks for first time on Prince Philip - 'Kate and I will get on with job' | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince George sits by proud great-grandfather Prince Philip in adorable photo by Kate | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Prince Philip: Leaders pay tribute as ?grandfather of the nation? is mourned | ITV News

'An extraordinary man': William pays tribute his 'grandpa' Prince Philip | ITV News

Prince William pays tribute to 'extraordinary' Philip and says 'I'll miss my grandpa' - Mirror Online

Prince William hails 'extraordinary' Philip and says George, Charlotte and Louis will miss 'mischievous' great-grandpa

Prince William pays tribute to Philip with moving statement about his 'mischievous sense of humour' | Daily Mail Online

Prince William Shares Photo Prince George and Prince Philip | PEOPLE.com

Prince William shares adorable unseen photo of Prince George with great-grandfather Prince Philip | HELLO!

William and Catherine release personal photograph of Prince Philip carriage riding alongside a young Prince George ? Royal Central

Prince William pays tribute to his grandfather saying he was an ?extraordinary man? from an ?extraordinary generation? ? Royal Central

My favourite Prince Philip moment: Feeding the elephants bananas at Whipsnade Zoo ? Royal Central

Prince Philip?s last visit to Norway ? Royal Central

Prince Philip?s moving gesture to a grieving boy ? Royal Central

wannable · April 12, 2021, 01:17:56 PM

Quote from: PrincessOfPeace on April 12, 2021, 01:05:55 PM
A message from The Duke of Cambridge following the death of The Duke of Edinburgh | The Royal Family

Also a lovely pic of The Duke of Edinburgh with Prince George

https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1381592996882309126?s=20

The cute picture of the DoE and Prince George was taken by Kate, Norfolk 2015

TLLK · April 12, 2021, 01:48:58 PM

The full text of the Duke of Cambridge's message and I fully agree that Prince Phillip would want them to "get on with the job."

QuoteMy grandfather?s century of life was defined by service ? to his country and Commonwealth, to his wife and Queen, and to our family.

I feel lucky to have not just had his example to guide me, but his enduring presence well into my own adult life ? both through good times and the hardest days. I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her. I will never take for granted the special memories my children will always have of their great-grandpa coming to collect them in his carriage and seeing for themselves his infectious sense of adventure as well as his mischievous sense of humour!

My grandfather was an extraordinary man and part of an extraordinary generation. Catherine and I will continue to do what he would have wanted and will support The Queen in the years ahead. I will miss my Grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job.

This is the statement from the Duke of Sussex on the Archewell site with a great photo of Harry and Phillip looking at each other. (Perhaps taken in November one year as Harry's poppy is visible.)

In Loving Memory

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Statement from Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex:

?My grandfather was a man of service, honour and great humour. He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm?and also because you never knew what he might say next.

He will be remembered as the longest reigning consort to the Monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince and a Duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ?til the end.

He has been a rock for Her Majesty The Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know that right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, ?Oh do get on with it!?

So, on that note, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Granny, and for always being yourself. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered?by the nation and the world. Meghan, Archie, and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place for you in our hearts.?

?Per Mare, Per Terram?

Now that the children of the DoE and QEII have released their own written or televised statements, I believe that it's appropriate for the grandchildren to release their own. Good to see the ones from Princes William and Harry this morning. That's a fantastic photo of the DoE with Prince George in the carriage.

wannable · April 12, 2021, 02:07:18 PM

Harry's farewell ends with: ''Per Mare, Per Terram'' which is the motto of the Royal Marines. It is Latin for ''By Sea, By Land''.

PrincessOfPeace · April 12, 2021, 02:45:43 PM

Boris Johnson led MPs paying tribute to Prince Philip in the House of Commons. Politicians across the UK have been marking passing of the Duke of Edinburgh. The Commons has been recalled from Easter recess a day early for the session.

Boris Johnson gives 'heartfelt thanks' for Prince Philip | Daily Mail Online

TudorQueen · April 12, 2021, 04:54:27 PM

And a more personal statement from Prince Harry as well.

In Loving Memory

PrincessOfPeace · April 12, 2021, 04:59:30 PM

The two last Empresses of Russia were both great-aunts of the late Duke of Edinburgh.

Empress Maria Feodorovna (Alexander IIIs wife) was his paternal grandfather's sister and Empress Alexandra Feodorovna (Nicholas IIs wife) was his maternal grandmother's sister.

https://twitter.com/RoyalArjan/status/1381170096505257985?s=20

PrincessOfPeace · April 12, 2021, 06:02:26 PM

The Government of Canada will hold a national commemorative ceremony in honour of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on Saturday, April 17.

- Justin Trudeau.

The Government of Canada Will Hold a National Commemorative Ceremony in Honour of His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh - Canada.ca

sara8150 · April 12, 2021, 06:37:29 PM

Prince William pays tribute to Philip with moving statement about his 'mischievous sense of humour' | Daily Mail Online

Prince Harry returns to Frogmore Cottage to quarantine before Philip's funeral | Daily Mail Online

Prince Harry Staying at Frogmore Cottage Ahead of Prince Philip Funeral | PEOPLE.com

Prince Harry Speaks Out After Grandfather Prince Philip's Death | PEOPLE.com

Prince Philip Drops F-Bomb as Prince William Bursts Out Laughing | PEOPLE.com

Prince Philip's Rocky Relationship with Princess Diana | PEOPLE.com

Prince Harry says his grandfather Prince Philip was the 'master of the barbecue' in heartwarming tribute | HELLO!

Prince Philip once refused to accept a picture of the Queen - see his funny remark | HELLO!

Prince George's children's book in sweet snap with Prince Phillip REVEALED | HELLO!

wannable · April 12, 2021, 08:40:33 PM

Basically since People mag says Harry is in Frogmore, so be it, rather than Nottingham Cottage. I really hope his family speaks the minimum necessary. Everyone knows he's on speed dial with Meghan and Gayle.

Quote On behalf of RIF's administrator and moderation team at this point in time we're requesting that members not speculate on what might be the actions, words and thoughts for any member of the BRF or the Duke's extended family. Thank you.

sara8150 · April 12, 2021, 09:46:37 PM

'Legend of banter': RICHARD KAY decodes Princes Harry and William's tributes to Prince Philip | Daily Mail Online

You'll never walk alone, Ma'am: Senior royals will be at the Queen's side for public events | Daily Mail Online

GYLES BRANDRETH reveals Prince Philip's glorious Beckham quip about Diamond Jubilee River Pageant | Daily Mail Online

Prince Philip's Scottish boarding school Gordonstoun releases his old report cards | Daily Mail Online

Prince Philip Photos with Prince William, Prince Harry and Their Kids | PEOPLE.com

Prince Philip: William pays tribute to 'extraordinary' Duke of Edinburgh | UK News | Sky News

Prince Philip was 'a legend of banter' and 'master of the barbecue', says Harry | UK News | Sky News

Who was Prince Philip with when he died? | Royal | News | Express.co.uk
HM Queen was at his side when he died

'An extraordinary man': William and Harry pay tribute to 'grandpa' Prince Philip | ITV News

Inside William and Harry's poignant but strikingly different tributes to Prince Philip - Mirror Online

Inside William and Harry's poignant but strikingly different tributes to Prince Philip - Mirror Online

Prince William pays tribute to Philip's 'service to Queen and country' as Harry hails Duke's 'banter and charm'

Prince Harry could be forced to isolate away from pregnant Meghan Markle for 14 days when he returns to US after funeral

The Duke of Sussex says his grandfather was a man of ?service, honour and great humour? in new statement ? Royal Central

TLLK · April 13, 2021, 12:01:47 AM

QuoteThe Queen will not be left to 'walk alone' following the death of her beloved husband of 73 years.

Senior royals are coming together to ensure the monarch is accompanied by a member of the family on future public engagements.

Those who will be seen at her side are the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, the Earl and Countess of Wessex and Princess Anne.

Sources stressed last night that the Queen, who says Prince Philip's death on Friday has left a 'huge void' in her life, will fulfil as many commitments as possible once the two weeks of official mourning ends on April 22 ? the day after her 95th birthday.

They point out that she has always undertaken solo engagements, both before and after her husband officially retired in 2017. But it is understood there is a concerted effort under way to ensure she has more support in the future.

If this article is to be believed, then I am pleased that the senior royals mentioned in the article from the Daily Mail will be there to support the newly widowed Queen Elizabeth II. Also I would expect that her Gloucester and Kent cousins will be there if requested. However I do believe that Princess Alexandra may have unofficially retired as she's not undertaken any virtual or telephone engagements in several months.

TudorQueen · April 13, 2021, 12:41:14 AM

I find it odd they would suggest the queen would need 'an escort' for royal engagements.

While losing her husband is hard, Philip retired from public duties in 2017. It has been nearly four years since she started attending public engagements alone. Really her public role will change very little with the death of her husband.

Its her private life where she will feel more the absence. And hopefully her children, cousins and grandchildren will help fill that void.

Macrobug67 · April 13, 2021, 01:14:27 AM

I agree. She is going to need support in her private live.

PrincessOfPeace · April 13, 2021, 11:14:41 AM

Postcards from a royal globe-trotter: A look back at Prince Philip's life in pictures

sara8150 · April 13, 2021, 01:32:10 PM

sara8150 · April 13, 2021, 01:54:03 PM

Quote from: Macrobug67 on April 13, 2021, 01:14:27 AM
I agree. She is going to need support in her private live.

Yes HM Queen Elizabeth II is very private person who she is and her children and her grandchildren will support the HM Queen Elizabeth II after Duke of Edinburgh?s death

wannable · April 13, 2021, 03:24:07 PM

Maybe she does need the plus one for future engagements. There's a difference in having a retired partner at home and another is suffering a loss.

PrincessOfPeace · April 13, 2021, 05:20:33 PM

His Majesty King Abdullah II, in a phone call, extends condolences to His Royal Highness Prince Charles, The Prince of Wales, over the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

https://twitter.com/RHCJO/status/1381956956777287680?s=20

PrincessOfPeace · April 13, 2021, 07:04:57 PM

Her Majesty The Queen has decided that flags will fly at half-mast at Amalienborg on Saturday, 17 April 2021 in connection with the funeral of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

Display of flags in connection with HRH Prince Philip?s funeral | The Danish Monarchy - Front Page

sara8150 · April 13, 2021, 08:46:22 PM

Prince Philip's commitment to the Commonwealth in pictures | Daily Mail Online

Prince Philip to be buried in lead-lined oak coffin and Royal Family will wear masks for funeral | Daily Mail Online

CRAIG BROWN: Mountbatten tied in knots over Windsor | Daily Mail Online

Cara and Poppy Delevingne share photo of grandmother Angela posing with 17-year-old Prince Philip | Daily Mail Online

Queen Elizabeth Understands Why Meghan Markle Can't Travel | PEOPLE.com

Burberry Postpones Fall 2021 Fashion Show After Prince Philip's Death | PEOPLE.com

See Cara and Poppy Delevingne's Grandmother with Prince Philip in 1938 | PEOPLE.com

Prince Harry Looks Just Like Prince Philip in Vintage Photo | PEOPLE.com

Queen Elizabeth Will Never Abdicate, Philip Would Have Wanted Her to Continue | PEOPLE.com
Till she died

All the times Prince Philip made Kate Middleton laugh | HELLO!

Prince Harry's funeral suit to have significant change | HELLO!

Princess Anne's precious father-daughter moment with Prince Philip in unearthed video | HELLO!

Canada to honour The Duke of Edinburgh with commemorative service on Saturday ? Royal Central

Remembering Philip: The TV Duke ? Royal Central

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-norfolk-56722046

https://www.bbc.com/news/56708741

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-devon-56733478

Queen shares beautiful photo to mark Philip's contribution to Commonwealth | Royal | News | Express.co.uk

Royal Family celebrate Prince Philip's commitment to Commonwealth with release of new pictures | ITV News

Countess of Wessex a 'tremendous comfort' to the Queen during her darkest hour - Mirror Online

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/queen-releases-new-photos-prince-23907115

https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/prince-philips-telling-school-report-23906121

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14637394/prince-philip-honoured-new-pictures-queen-work/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14636596/meghan-markle-attention-philip-funeral/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14637234/queen-return-work-four-days-philips-funeral/

https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/14639238/prince-charles-moving-twitter-tribute-philip/

LouisFerdinand · April 13, 2021, 09:56:00 PM

Here is an explanation of who Philip's sisters married.
Who are Prince Philip?s German relatives? | Tatler

Curryong · April 13, 2021, 11:30:12 PM

It always amuses me when I read a lot of things about Prince Philip?s family in the British Press. The sisters all married NAZIS seems to be the theme of much of it. Well, no they didn?t.

Philip?s brothers in law seem to have run the gamut in loyalty to that organisation, ranging from Margarita?s husband who protected the founder of Gordonstoun Kurt Hahn as much as he possibly could before the Jewish Hahn fled, to Christoph of Hesse who was an enthusiastic supporter in the early 1930s along with his brother. George Donatus of Hesse, who was killed in a plane crash in 1937 along with almost his entire family, didn?t join the Party as a member until shortly before his death, though his brother Lou was a cultural attach? to the German Embassy in London at the time he wasn?t a Nazi either.

And really it?s quite comical that the British media seem to think that all Philip?s family should have been automatically pro-British throughout the 1930?s. Why? Philip?s father Andreas was a Greek Prince. Greece was neutral until it was invaded during WW2. He spent most of his latter years in comfy playboy mode with a mistress in the South of France.

Alice, Philip?s mother, had more relatives in Germany than she had in Britain and was fond of all on both sides. Her mother had been a Princess of Hesse. Her father, in spite of a lifetime career in the Royal Navy, was also German, something that stymied his career as First Sea Lord in 1914.

Yet these relatives, all of them German, with a touch of Danish and Russian, should, according to the British Press, have all settled in England after Alice?s incarceration in a mental institution and married British Dukes or something, instead of German cousins. None of his sisters ever lived full time in Britain and his brothers in law certainly didn?t. Where in their ancestry and way of life does automatic loyalty to GB come in?

Admittedly this attitude was understandable just after the war when Philip married, but to continue it on into the 1990s and today when his relatives regularly visited Philip and the Queen, though still living in Germany, is not. I?ve forgotten how many times I?ve read the inaccurate statements about Philip?s brothers in law all being Nazis in British newspapers and magazines. About twice as many as the price of Harry and Meghan?s Californian mansion being mentioned every time the Sussexes are written about in the Fail I should think.