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Prince Philip’s secret return visit to his birthplace Alex Sakalis © Provided by The Independent Born on the Greek island of Corfu in 1921, Prince Philip was bundled out of Corfu in an orange cart when he was just a baby, as the story goes. And while few Corfiots have any sentimental attachment to the late prince, he remains an undeniable part of the island’s colourful history. And it has now emerged that he made one final return journey to the island on which he was born, thirty years after the family’s escape. Plans are also now underway by the Corfu Heritage Foundat...

Don't show me this message again✕ Prince Philip at the Koukouritsa estate on Corfu in 1951, in conversation with locals Moira Manessi, Angelos Lavranos, Dickie Sordinas and Isabella Sordina (Courtesy of Capodistrias Museum, Corfu) B orn on the Greek island of Corfu in 1921, Prince Philip was bundled out of Corfu in an orange cart when he was just a baby, as the story goes. And while few Corfiots have any sentimental attachment to the late prince, he remains an undeniable part of the island’s colourful history. And it has now emerged that he made one final return journey to the island on ...