The Duke of Edinburgh – quizzical, witty and controversial – was the Queen’s greatest source of support, her confidant and the man she relied on above all others.
His lifelong role was to ensure that he never let her down and their long-lasting marriage was arguably one of the world’s best-known relationships.
Although he was not officially given the title of Prince Consort, Philip – a private, enigmatic man of strong character – was always there, one step behind, ready to lend the Queen a helping hand.
Through his stewardship, he had a profound effect on the development of the British monarchy.
Kenya s Treetops Hotel: Where Philip broke the news to Elizabeth that her father had died and their world had changed forever
The Royal couple were in Kenya when Philip was told that Elizabeth s father had died and she was now Queen
On the King s death in February 1952, the Duke s naval career came to an end and his life changed irrevocably
When he learned the surname would be Windsor rather than Mountbatten, he said I m just a bloody amoeba
The Duke of Edinburgh – quizzical, witty and controversial – was the Queen’s greatest source of support, her confidant and the man she relied on above all others.
His lifelong role was to ensure that he never let her down and their long-lasting marriage was arguably one of the world’s best-known relationships.
Although he was not officially given the title of Prince Consort, Philip – a private, enigmatic man of strong character – was always there, one step behind, ready to lend the Queen a helping hand.
Through his stewardship, he had a profound effect on the development of the British monarchy.
Flags drop, bells toll as Canadians remember special relationship with Prince Philip
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In this Friday, Oct. 12, 2018 file photo, Britain s Prince Philip waits for the bridal procession following the wedding of Princess Eugenie of York and Jack Brooksbank at St George s Chapel in Windsor Castle, England. Buckingham Palace officials say Prince Philip, the husband of Queen Elizabeth II, has died, it was announced on Friday, April 9, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Alastair Grant
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and an array of federal and provincial figures are paying tribute to Prince Philip and the royal’s special relationship to Canada as flags across the country dropped to half-mast to mark the duke’s death.