Royal family share poem tribute to Prince Philip on anniversary of his death
The poem goes on to explore the domestic and family life of men of that generation, who are “great-grandfathers from birth” and “the last great avuncular magicians”,…
What my friend Prince Philip really would have made of 2022
He talked knowledgeably of Russia and her history. Over the years he met a number of Soviet leaders (Kruschev and Bulganin in 1956; President Podgorny in 1973)…
In full: The order of service for Prince Philip’s memorial service
The Service of Thanksgiving for the life of Prince Philip is taking place at Westminster Abbey on Tuesday and will feature a number of hymns and readings…
The service to the Duke of Edinburgh confirms we need more royals
There are certain things Britain does very well. Today’s service to remember the extraordinary life of the Duke of Edinburgh is a reminder that when it comes…
Orchids from Queen’s wedding bouquet to feature in flower display for Prince Philip’s memorial
Orchids that featured in the Queen’s wedding bouquet will be included among the flowers for the Duke’s service, in a sentimental touch amid arrangements in patriotic red,…
Secrets of the stage door: from Royal mix-ups to Dennis Waterman’s dressing room bar
The tradition of the “stage-door johnny” – typically men who hang about stage door with dubious intent towards a show’s stars – still lingers. Nevertheless, keepers have…
From Diana to Megxit, a new biography reveals how the Queen kept her cool
Oh no, not another 700-page tome on the Queen, you groan. Surely there is nothing new to add. Well, it turns out that Robert Hardman has plenty…
Prince Philip upset Japan and US by meddling in ‘politically sensitive’ row
The Duke of Edinburgh was warned by Japan over his meddling in “politically sensitive” matters when he intervened to stop a new air force base on a…
Prince Philip’s ceremonial Rifles uniform to go on show to the public
The exhibition, which opens on Saturday and runs until the end of November, also features rare photographs charting the Duke’s long-standing association with The Rifles. One shows…
How Prince Philip’s walking stick is playing a supporting role for the Queen
It was the subtle nod to the Duke of Edinburgh that shows the Queen’s late husband is never far from her thoughts. Much has been made of…
The secrets of Wood Farm – the Queen’s favourite retreat
Prince John’s funeral was held the next day at St Mary Magdalene Church, Sandringham. Queen Mary wrote: “Canon Dalton & Dr Brownhill [John’s doctor] conducted the service,…
Queen arrives at Prince Philip’s Sandringham home as she faces Platinum Jubilee of quiet reflection
It is understood she plans to mark Accession Day – the anniversary of her becoming Queen upon the death of her father, George VI – at Sandringham…
Accidental Gods by Anna Della Subin: was Prince Philip a volcano god?
But were they? They managed, after all, to send up the entire French administration. (“In the absence of a pith helmet,” we are told, “they could fashion…
What I have learnt from you this year, dear reader
On the noticeboard above my desk, in among my daughter’s early doodles, family photos, and an abundance of Matt cartoons, is one of my all-time favourite Letters…
Read the Queen’s Speech in full: A tribute to Prince Philip and having hope for the future
In her Christmas Day address to the nation, the Queen movingly spoke about her late husband as she empathised with families missing loved ones. But she also…
The Queen’s Christmas message accompanied by band of the Royal British Legion in centenary year
The Queen will be seen in front of a Christmas tree decorated with more than 100 white and gold stars made by the children and staff of…
The Queen devotes ‘particularly personal’ Christmas message to the memory of Prince Philip
A photograph of the Queen at the recording of the televised speech shows her wearing the same brooch she wore for her honeymoon photoshoot with Prince Philip,…
Philip: Prince, Husband, Father review: a fitting tribute for the most honest member of the monarchy
Towards the end of Philip: Prince, Husband, Father (ITV), contributor Gyles Brandreth was asked what the Duke of Edinburgh would have made of this documentary. He imagined…
Revealed: How Prince Philip comforted distraught Prince William at Diana’s funeral when the cameras couldn’t see
In a section detailing how he walked with his grandsons behind their mother’s coffin, his biographer Gyles Brandreth said, contrary to popular opinion, it was not his…
The lives changed by meeting the real Duke of Edinburgh
When Simpson’s name was called, she walked into the ballroom where an orchestra was playing on the balcony. She curtseyed for the Duke and shook his hand….