Prince Charles pens heartfelt note in honour of Prince Philip Entertainment Prince Charles turned nostalgic while remembering Prince Phiip's almost-100 years of service Prince Charles remembered the glorious life and times of his father, Prince Philip, in a heartfelt note he posted on Instagram. The Prince of Wales shared a collection of photos wherein the late Duke of Edinburgh can be seen enjoying tender moments with his beloved family members. Addressing Philip as 'dear Papa,' Charles turned nostalgic while remembering his dad's almost-100 years of service to the Queen, his country and the Commonwealth. In the montage of photos uploaded on the Clarence House social media pages, Charles can be seen with his father and mother, Queen Elizabeth II, alongside sister, Princess Anne, when they were both young children.