The day I met the Duke: tales of tartan trews, wondrous wheelchairs ... and a keen eye for a hangover
The day I met the Duke: tales of tartan trews, wondrous wheelchairs ... and a keen eye for a hangover Following Prince Philip’s death, ordinary people across the world have fondly recalled meeting him. Here, we share their stories 10 April 2021 • 6:46pm The Duke of Edinburgh has his audience in the palm of his hand at a reception for Gold Award holders at Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh As Britain’s longest-serving royal consort, the Duke of Edinburgh was a master of public events, carrying out an incredible 22,219 solo engagements and countless thousands more at the side of the Queen. ...