Revealed: The plot to hijack Prince Philip during visit to New Zealand 11 Apr, 2021 03:04 AM 4 minutes to read The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH Prince Philip, steps down from a tractor trailer, alongside Roy Day, left, Alistair Mackintosh [top right] and Wayne Carlton. Photo / Lincoln College The Duke of Edinburgh, HRH Prince Philip, steps down from a tractor trailer, alongside Roy Day, left, Alistair Mackintosh [top right] and Wayne Carlton. Photo / Lincoln College Prince Philip was "hijacked" from his Rolls Royce on his way to Lincoln College during a visit to New Zealand. But, not only were police and his own security team aware of the plot - they helped facilitate it.