Prince Philip's links to South Canterbury remembered
Bennett's memory of Philip was he was of “easy approach”. The royal father and son watched a sheep shearing demonstration at the Caroline Bay Soundshell and Bennett recalled how Charles told his father he thought the sheep were enjoying being sheared because they had smiles on their faces. Bennett said he found the visit fascinating. “Prince Charles was surprised at how many people came to see the royal family.” Supplied by Sandy Green For Watkin Grubb, the news of Philip’s death was “very sad’’. Watkin Grubb was born the same year the royal couple married in 1947. Her ...
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