How the Queen and Prince Philip were related
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How the Queen and Prince Philip were related

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Philip's battle against his viciously snobby Royal in-laws: They sneered at him for being 'rough and uneducated' as well as 'rather Germanic', reveals ALEXANDER LARMAN's new book. But, despite being h
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Philip's battle against his viciously snobby Royal in-laws: They sneered at him for being 'rough and uneducated' as well as 'rather Germanic', reveals ALEXANDER LARMAN's new book. But, despite being h

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As newlyweds, Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip had what their courtiers regarded as a thoroughly modern marriage. His in-laws King George VI and Queen Elizabeth were often in residence and the atmosphere there was ‘very stuffy’ according to Lord Brabourne, the husband of Philip’s cousin Patricia Mountbatten. George VI and Prince Philip, Queen Mary, Princess Elizabeth with baby Anne, Prince …

The life of Prince Philip's mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, who was exiled to an asylum, protected Jews during World War II and founded her own convent
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The life of Prince Philip's mother, Princess Alice of Battenberg, who was exiled to an asylum, protected Jews during World War II and founded her own convent

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From being exiled to an asylum where she was treated by Sigmund Freud to protecting Jewish families during the Second World War, Prince Philip's mother seemed to live a thousand lifetimes in her 84 years. Queen Victoria with her daughter Princess Beatrice together with the Queen's granddaughter, Victoria of Hesse-Darmstadt and her eldest child, Prince Alice of Battenberg, in 1886 …

Inside the life of Queen's cousin Prince Michael of Kent and controversy with wife Princess Michael
1 year, 3 months ago

Inside the life of Queen's cousin Prince Michael of Kent and controversy with wife Princess Michael

Daily Mail  

With an uncanny likeness to Russia's murdered Tsar Nicholas II and a wife who claims to be more royal than the royals, Prince Michael of Kent has often hit the headlines, though sometimes for the wrong reasons. Above: The couple at the 'Together at Christmas' carol service at Westminster Abbey last year Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh …

King Charles children and siblings: Royal family tree from King Henry VIII explained
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King Charles children and siblings: Royal family tree from King Henry VIII explained

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Palace shares royal family photo taken 75 years ago
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Palace shares royal family photo taken 75 years ago

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Queen to be reunited with Philip and her parents in Windsor
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Queen to be reunited with Philip and her parents in Windsor

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. King Charles III and senior royal family members will …

Who is Princess Beatrice? Prince Andrew’s daughter who stood vigil by Queen’s coffin
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Who is Princess Beatrice? Prince Andrew’s daughter who stood vigil by Queen’s coffin

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Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutiny
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Stepping up: Next generation of royals to see more scrutiny

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LONDON — Prince William and wife Kate made a surprise joint appearance with Prince Harry and wife Meghan on Saturday, warmly greeting a large crowd gathered outside Windsor Castle to remember their long-reigning monarch, Queen Elizabeth II. Their “walkabout,” the first time the brothers have appeared amicably together in public since March 2020, comes at a time when the younger …

Why Kate Middleton didn't accompany Prince William to be with the Queen
2 years, 4 months ago

Why Kate Middleton didn't accompany Prince William to be with the Queen

Hindustan Times  

As the British royal family rushed to Scotland Thursday to be with Queen Elizabeth II in her final Prince William's wife, Kate Middleton, the Duchess of Cambridge, stayed back in England - to be with the couple's three children. Prince William flew to Scotland but the Duchess stayed back at Adelaide Cottage. "The Duchess of Cambridge has remained in Windsor …

Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with Princess Diana and Meghan Markle
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Queen Elizabeth’s relationship with Princess Diana and Meghan Markle

Live Mint  

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-reigning monarch and a rock of stability across much of a turbulent century, died on Thursday at 96. Relationship with Princess Diana: Queen Elizabeth had approved of Diana's marriage to her oldest son, Charles in the year 1981. Speaking about the relationship between Diana and Queen Elizabeth, as per New York Post, Diana was not an …

Queen Elizabeth II dies: These Royal Family members have taken new titles
2 years, 4 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II dies: These Royal Family members have taken new titles

Live Mint  

As Queen Elizabeth, Britain's longest-reigning monarch died at 96, Royal family members have received new titles. Additionally, Prince William Kate Middleton, and Camilla Parker-Bowles have also assumed new titles. Prince Charles inherited his late father Prince Philip's title--the Duke of Edinburgh, following Philip's death in 2021. Prince William and Kate Middleton have also shifted into new titles, updating their social …

Queen Elizabeth II, the Last of Her Kind: From Empire to Family, Monarch Lived Many Generations in One Life
2 years, 4 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II, the Last of Her Kind: From Empire to Family, Monarch Lived Many Generations in One Life

News 18  

Queen Elizabeth II, Britain’s longest-serving monarch who died at the age of 96 at Balmoral castle on Thursday, took over the reins from father George VI in 1952 when the mighty Empire – and colonisation everywhere – was all but over. Even within the royal family, near the end of her life, there was a generational shift in thinking – …

The Queen's 73-year marriage to Prince Philip, who she first met at 13
2 years, 4 months ago

The Queen's 73-year marriage to Prince Philip, who she first met at 13

Daily Mail  

The death of Queen Elizabeth II has been announced by Buckingham Palace this afternoon. After the death of his father, the Prince of Wales was a constant at his mother's side for It began in July 1939 when Princess Elizabeth joined her parents George VI and Queen Elizabeth, and sister, Princess Margaret, on a visit to Dartmouth's Britannia Royal Naval …

British royal family line of succession: Who’s who
2 years, 4 months ago

British royal family line of succession: Who’s who

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CNN — Charles has become Britain’s new King following the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II, at the age of 96. Anwar Hussein/Hulton Archive/Getty Images Princess Diana and Prince William wait for Prince Harry after attending an Easter Sunday church service at Windsor Castle in 1992. Adam Butler/PA Images/Getty Images Queen Elizabeth II, Prince William and Prince Charles attend …

Royal family share poem tribute to Philip on anniversary of his death
2 years, 9 months ago

Royal family share poem tribute to Philip on anniversary of his death

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The elegy, written by the Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, was posted to the royal …

Royal Family tree: How the accession of King Charles III has affected the line of succession
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Royal Family tree: How the accession of King Charles III has affected the line of succession

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King Charles III will be official crowned as King of the United Kingdom on Saturday 6, May at Westminster Abbey. PRINCE HARRY, DUKE OF SUSSEX FIFTH IN LINE TO THE THRONE: King Charles and Princess Diana's second son, Henry Charles Albert David, was born in September 1984. PRINCE EDWARD, EARL OF WESSEX THIRTEENTH IN LINE TO THE THRONE: Prince Edward, …

Queen Elizabeth's late husband Prince Philip's will to remain private for 90 years
3 years, 3 months ago

Queen Elizabeth's late husband Prince Philip's will to remain private for 90 years

India Today  

The will of Prince Philip, the late husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, will be sealed and remain private for at least 90 years to preserve the monarch's dignity, a judge at London's High Court has ruled. In keeping with a convention dating back to 1910, Andrew McFarlane, the president of the court's Family Division, said he had agreed Philip's will …

Royal Family Member On The 'Hardest Part' Of Prince Philip's Funeral
3 years, 5 months ago

Royal Family Member On The 'Hardest Part' Of Prince Philip's Funeral

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Peter Phillips is talking about the loss of his grandfather, the late Prince Philip, and the “hardest part” of attending the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral just a few months ago. Phillips, who is the son of Princess Anne and her first husband, Mark Phillips, said that after the Duke of Edinburgh’s death on April 9, “our thoughts …

Prince Philip's Funeral Had 'Eerie' Moments, Royal Family Member Says
3 years, 8 months ago

Prince Philip's Funeral Had 'Eerie' Moments, Royal Family Member Says

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LOADING ERROR LOADING Tindall, a former professional rugby player, married Zara Phillips, Princess Anne’s only daughter, in 2011. Separated herself in terms of ‘This is what the world is right now and I’m going to lead by example.’ And she’s amazing, literally amazing.” The 2003 World Cup winner said that while the funeral was just as the late Duke of …

Kareena Kapoor shares pic of Kate Middleton from Prince Philip's funeral
3 years, 8 months ago

Kareena Kapoor shares pic of Kate Middleton from Prince Philip's funeral

India Today  

Kareena Kapoor was all hearts for a picture of Kate Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge, from Prince Philip’s funeral which took place on Saturday, April 17. KAREENA KAPOOR SHARES A PIC OF KATE MIDDLETON FROM THE FUNERAL Kareena Kapoor shared a picture of Kate Middleton from the funeral on her Instagram stories. Take a look at the photo here: PRINCE PHILIP’S …

From Russia to Britain, Philip’s royal ties spanned Europe
3 years, 8 months ago

From Russia to Britain, Philip’s royal ties spanned Europe

Associated Press  

TATOI, Greece — Prince Philip’s life spanned a century of European history. “If Queen Victoria is considered the grandmother of Europe, Prince Philip is the uncle of Europe,” said Vassilis Koutsavlis, president of the Tatoi Royal Estate Friends Association. The Tatoi estate housed the royal summer residence and the royal cemetery, dotted with the tombs of Philip’s relatives: kings and …

Prince Philip's funeral: Queen Elizabeth II lays to rest her 'strength and stay' in sombre ceremony
3 years, 8 months ago

Prince Philip's funeral: Queen Elizabeth II lays to rest her 'strength and stay' in sombre ceremony

Firstpost  

As military bands played and a procession of royals escorted his coffin to the church, Prince Philip was laid to rest Saturday in a funeral ceremony that honored his lifetime of service to the UK, the crown and his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II. The service began with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby entering the chapel ahead of …

Queen Elizabeth II Lays to Rest Her 'Strength and Stay' Prince Philip
3 years, 8 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II Lays to Rest Her 'Strength and Stay' Prince Philip

News 18  

Queen Elizabeth II on Saturday bid farewell to her late husband, Prince Philip, at a royal funeral like no other, restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service. Philip — described by royals as “the grandfather of the nation” — was Britain’s longest-serving royal consort and was married to the Queen for 73 years. …

Prince Philip funeral guest list: Who will attend the ceremony today?
3 years, 8 months ago

Prince Philip funeral guest list: Who will attend the ceremony today?

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From Russia to Britain, Philip's royal ties spanned Europe
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From Russia to Britain, Philip's royal ties spanned Europe

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Queen Elizabeth II to Bury Her 'Strength and Stay' Prince Philip
3 years, 8 months ago

Queen Elizabeth II to Bury Her 'Strength and Stay' Prince Philip

News 18  

Queen Elizabeth II bids a final farewell to her late husband, Prince Philip, on Saturday, at a funeral restricted by coronavirus rules but reflecting his long life of military and public service. His death, after 73 years of marriage, has left a “huge void” in her life, the couple’s second son, Prince Andrew, said last weekend. – End of an …

UK royal funeral: Prince Philip laid to rest in Windsor
3 years, 8 months ago

UK royal funeral: Prince Philip laid to rest in Windsor

Al Jazeera  

Queen Elizabeth II sits alone as her husband of 73 years is laid to rest in a socially distanced funeral ceremony. Prince Philip has been laid to rest in a funeral ceremony that honoured his lifetime of service to the United Kingdom, the crown and his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II. Her family said Prince Philip’s death on …

Prince Philip is laid to rest as somber queen sits alone
3 years, 8 months ago

Prince Philip is laid to rest as somber queen sits alone

LA Times  

As military bands played and a procession of royals escorted his coffin to the church, Prince Philip was laid to rest Saturday in a funeral ceremony that honored his lifetime of service to the U.K., the crown and his wife of 73 years, Queen Elizabeth II. The service began with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby entering the chapel ahead of …

Queen shares favourite photo of Prince Philip on eve of funeral
3 years, 8 months ago

Queen shares favourite photo of Prince Philip on eve of funeral

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RICHARD KAY: How HAS it come to this... and what on earth would Prince Philip think?
3 years, 8 months ago

RICHARD KAY: How HAS it come to this... and what on earth would Prince Philip think?

Daily Mail  

On Saturday, when the nation comes to a halt for the funeral of one of its last bona fide Second World War heroes, not one of Prince Philip's family will be clad in military uniform. The two dukes, of course, are Prince Andrew and Prince Harry, both semi-detached from royal life yet both with a compelling hold on a military …

Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip
3 years, 8 months ago

Queen returns to royal duties after death of Prince Philip

Associated Press  

LONDON — Queen Elizabeth II has returned to royal duties, four days after the death of her husband, Prince Philip, as preparations stepped up on Wednesday for his ceremonial funeral on the weekend. The queen and Philip’s daughter, Princess Anne, made a public appearance on Wednesday, visiting young sailors at the Royal Yacht Squadron sailing club on the Isle of …

Prince Philip shaped, and was shaped by, a century of tumult
3 years, 8 months ago

Prince Philip shaped, and was shaped by, a century of tumult

Associated Press  

LONDON — Born into an age of revolutions in the wake of a pandemic, Prince Philip lived through a tumultuous century and worked to make the British monarchy a rock of stability in changing times. “There was a lot of fear that what had happened in Russia was going to spread around the world.” Historian Ed Owens said Philip’s early …

10 surprising facts about Prince Philip
3 years, 8 months ago

10 surprising facts about Prince Philip

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Andrew: Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life
3 years, 8 months ago

Andrew: Philip’s death has left ‘huge void’ in queen’s life

Associated Press  

LONDON — The death of Prince Philip has left a “huge void” in Queen Elizabeth II’s life, their son Prince Andrew said Sunday, as Princess Anne paid tribute to her father as “my teacher, my supporter and my critic.” As hundreds well-wishers continued to leave floral tributes outside the gates of royal residences in memory of the monarch’s husband, Anne …

Prince Harry To Attend Prince Philip's Funeral On April 17 With Royal Family; Meghan To Stay Back
3 years, 8 months ago

Prince Harry To Attend Prince Philip's Funeral On April 17 With Royal Family; Meghan To Stay Back

ABP News  

The funeral of Queen Elizabeth II's husband, Prince Philip, will take place at 1400 GMT on Saturday, April 17 in St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle, west of London, Buckingham Palace said, announcing that the funeral will be televised. Philip, the longtime husband of Queen Elizabeth II, died "peacefully" at Windsor Castle at the age of 99 Owing to the Coronavirus …

Who will be the 30 people attending Prince Philip’s funeral?
3 years, 8 months ago

Who will be the 30 people attending Prince Philip’s funeral?

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Prince Philip death: Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99
3 years, 8 months ago

Prince Philip death: Duke of Edinburgh dies aged 99

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Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of …

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pay tribute to Prince Philip with emotional note. Read here
3 years, 9 months ago

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry pay tribute to Prince Philip with emotional note. Read here

India Today  

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry paid their tribute to Prince Philip. MEGHAN AND HARRY’S TRIBUTE TO PRINCE PHILIP The Royal couple paid their condolences to the Duke of Sussex’s grandfather by penning down a message on their website. Thank you for your service.you will be greatly missed.” A screenshot of Meghan Markle and Prince Harry's website Archewell According to reports, …

Elizabeth and Philip: A love story that lasted for nearly 75 years
3 years, 9 months ago

Elizabeth and Philip: A love story that lasted for nearly 75 years

ABC  

It was a love affair that spanned 73 years, the longest of any British monarch. The couple first met in 1934, at the wedding of Prince Philip's cousin, Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark, and Queen Elizabeth's uncle, Prince George, Duke of Kent — the Queen was 8, and Philip was 13. He, too, showed his devotion in early letters, …

Philip, defined by role of husband to British queen, dies
3 years, 9 months ago

Philip, defined by role of husband to British queen, dies

Associated Press  

LONDON — Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. In the 1970s, Michael Parker, an old navy friend and former private secretary of the prince, said of him: “He told me …

Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock
3 years, 9 months ago

Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock

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Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock
3 years, 9 months ago

Philip, in role with no job description, was queen’s bedrock

Associated Press  

LONDON — When Prince Philip married the heir to the British throne, he knew he was stepping into virtually uncharted territory. “The way that he survived in the British monarchy system was to be his own man, and that was a source of support to the queen,” said royal historian Robert Lacey. “All her life she was surrounded by men …

AP PHOTOS: Prince Philip’s lifetime in the royal spotlight
3 years, 9 months ago

AP PHOTOS: Prince Philip’s lifetime in the royal spotlight

Associated Press  

Like his future wife, Prince Philip was born into royalty and a great-great-grandchild of Queen Victoria. From his first appearances at the side of the young Princess Elizabeth to his departure from a hospital in London last month, Associated Press photographers documented the life of the Duke of Edinburgh for more than 70 years. But, he once said, “the arts …

'May his soul rest in peace': PM Modi condoles death of Prince Philip
3 years, 9 months ago

'May his soul rest in peace': PM Modi condoles death of Prince Philip

India TV News  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has conveyed his condolence on the death of Prince Philip, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II. The Prime Minister took to Twitter and wrote, "My thoughts are with the British people and the Royal Family on the passing away of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Philip …

Prince Philip’s death: Tributes pour in from around the world
3 years, 9 months ago

Prince Philip’s death: Tributes pour in from around the world

The Hindu  

Prime Minister Narendra Modi Friday condoled the demise of the UK’s Prince Philip and hailed him for his distinguished career in the military as well as him being at the forefront of many community service initiatives. UK PM hails Philip’s ‘extraordinary life’ British Prime Minister Boris Johnson on Friday led the nation’s condolences to Queen Elizabeth II on the death …

Events in the long life of Britain's Prince Philip
3 years, 9 months ago

Events in the long life of Britain's Prince Philip

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For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy 1921: Prince Philip is born …

Events in the long life of Britain’s Prince Philip
3 years, 9 months ago

Events in the long life of Britain’s Prince Philip

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LONDON — 1921: Prince Philip is born on the Greek island of Corfu, the only son of Prince Andrew, younger brother of the king of Greece. 1928: Philip moves to England to live with his Mountbatten relatives — his grandfather had changed the family name from Battenberg to Mountbatten amid anti-German sentiment during World War I. 1982: Philip’s grandson Prince …

Britain Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip dies at 99
3 years, 9 months ago

Britain Queen Elizabeth II's husband Prince Philip dies at 99

India TV News  

Prince Philip, the irascible and tough-minded husband of Queen Elizabeth II who spent more than seven decades supporting his wife in a role that both defined and constricted his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday. “It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, …

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's Husband And Duke Of Edinburgh, Dies At 99
3 years, 9 months ago

Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth's Husband And Duke Of Edinburgh, Dies At 99

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His family belonged to the royal Danish House of Schleswig-Holstein-Sonderburg-Glucksburg, which had been installed on the Greek throne at the end of the 19th century. The family fled on a British Royal Navy warship in which the young prince reportedly slept in a crib that had been fashioned from an old orange box. The Royal Naval College at Dartmouth, where …

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