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Duke ‘shared Queen’s dedication’

Duke ‘shared Queen’s dedication’

Duke ‘shared Queen’s dedication’

09 April 2021

Philip was the monarch’s rock throughout the decades but made sure he did not overstep the line.


Philip mentioned in despatches for role in Battle of Cape Matapan

Philip mentioned in despatches for role in Battle of Cape Matapan

Philip mentioned in despatches for role in Battle of Cape Matapan

09 April 2021

As a young officer, the duke was awarded the Greek War Cross of Valour for his service in the Second World War.


Ceremonial royal funeral for the duke

Ceremonial royal funeral for the duke

Ceremonial royal funeral for the duke

09 April 2021

The choice of funeral follows protocol for a monarch’s consort.


Sexual predator guilty of murdering woman in 1984

Sexual predator guilty of murdering woman in 1984

Sexual predator guilty of murdering woman in 1984

09 April 2021

Graham McGill was on temporary release from prison when he strangled Mary McLaughlin in Glasgow.


Northern Ireland’s leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip

Northern Ireland’s leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip

Northern Ireland’s leaders pay tribute to Prince Philip

09 April 2021

The Duke of Edinburgh died at the age of 99, Buckingham Palace announced on Friday.


‘Here come the bloody reptiles’

‘Here come the bloody reptiles’

‘Here come the bloody reptiles’

09 April 2021

Philip distrusted the press but was also the first member of the royal family to give a television interview.


Royal memories forged over the years at Balmoral

Royal memories forged over the years at Balmoral

Royal memories forged over the years at Balmoral

09 April 2021

Each year the Queen and the duke would head to the Highlands for their summer break.


How romance blossomed between a dashing naval cadet and a young princess

How romance blossomed between a dashing naval cadet and a young princess

How romance blossomed between a dashing naval cadet and a young princess

09 April 2021

The couple were distant cousins and had their first publicised meeting in 1939.


Active duke enjoyed good health

Active duke enjoyed good health

Active duke enjoyed good health

09 April 2021

Philip was treated for bladder infections and a blocked coronary artery over the years and had a car crash when he was 97.


The Duke of Edinburgh, his children and his tough love approach to parenting

The Duke of Edinburgh, his children and his tough love approach to parenting

The Duke of Edinburgh, his children and his tough love approach to parenting

09 April 2021

Philip and Elizabeth had four children: Charles, Anne, Andrew and Edward.


Award scheme helped millions of young people

Award scheme helped millions of young people

Award scheme helped millions of young people

09 April 2021

Philip began his awards programme in 1956 after being inspired by his school days.


Boris Johnson’s tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh in full

Boris Johnson’s tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh in full

Boris Johnson’s tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh in full

09 April 2021

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Duke enjoyed sanctuary at Sandringham after retirement

Duke enjoyed sanctuary at Sandringham after retirement

Duke enjoyed sanctuary at Sandringham after retirement

09 April 2021

Philip spent the bulk of his time at Wood Farm on the outskirts of the Queen’s private Norfolk estate.


Schoolboy Philip showed qualities of a natural leader – with a short fuse

Schoolboy Philip showed qualities of a natural leader – with a short fuse

Schoolboy Philip showed qualities of a natural leader – with a short fuse

09 April 2021

The duke was made guardian – head boy – at Gordonstoun.


Duke at Queen’s side has made for a successful reign

Duke at Queen’s side has made for a successful reign

Duke at Queen’s side has made for a successful reign

09 April 2021

The couple were married for more than 70 years.


Duke of Edinburgh ‘quite a presence’

Duke of Edinburgh ‘quite a presence’

Duke of Edinburgh ‘quite a presence’

09 April 2021

Philip would ask more challenging questions than the cautious Queen, historian Hugo Vickers said.


Parties suspend Holyrood election campaigns following Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Parties suspend Holyrood election campaigns following Duke of Edinburgh’s death

Parties suspend Holyrood election campaigns following Duke of Edinburgh’s death

09 April 2021

The Scottish Conservatives, Scottish Labour and the Scottish Liberal Democrats have suspended their campaigns for next month’s election.


Recent crises that have rocked the royal family

Recent crises that have rocked the royal family

Recent crises that have rocked the royal family

09 April 2021

The Sussexes and the Duke of York have been at the centre of troubles facing the Windsors.


The gaffes that made Philip a ‘national treasure’

The gaffes that made Philip a ‘national treasure’

The gaffes that made Philip a ‘national treasure’

09 April 2021

Philip was famed for his controversial comments.


A love of the sea

A love of the sea

A love of the sea

09 April 2021

Philip had a successful career in the Royal Navy.


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