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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.
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Prince Philip s prized ponies will play a poignant role in his funeral today, with the late Duke s love of carriages set to be on display.
A four-wheeled dark green carriage designed by the duke eight years ago will stay in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle while his coffin, placed on a Land Rover, is carried past in the funeral procession.
The Land Rover was also designed by Prince Philip, who spent 16 years working on the project.
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Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh s driving carriage and his two Fell ponies are seen at Windsor Castle. (Getty)
The carriage, accompanied by two of Philip s grooms, was used by Philip at the age of 91 for riding around Windsor and royal estates.
Carriage driving is a perilous pursuit but, at 83, Prince Philip is still competing at the highest level. Here, the Duke gives ROBERT HARDMAN his views on dicing with danger, hunting and when he expects the Queen s command to rein himself in.
Aside from the invention of the disc brake, this sport has not changed much since the days of Ben-Hur.
They don t try to kill each other these days. In fact, it is all very friendly. But it still requires strong arms and stronger nerves to control four thoroughbreds as they drag you across land, water and some infernal obstacles.
Prince Philip’s carriage and ponies to make poignant appearance at funeral
By Laura Elston
The Duke of Edinburgh’s love of carriage-driving will be a poignant feature of his funeral, with his carriage, which he designed himself, and ponies making an appearance.
The polished dark green four-wheeled carriage, accompanied by two of Philip’s grooms, will stand in the Quadrangle of Windsor Castle on Saturday as the duke’s coffin is carried past in a procession on a Land Rover hearse.
It was Philip’s most recent carriage, which he began using at the age of 91 for riding around Windsor and other royal estates.