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Prince Philip

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Smiling Duke waves to supporters as he leaves hospital

He usually leads the way as his family walk to church on Christmas morning, but the Duke of Edinburgh was missing from the royal gathering this year. After suffering a heart scare just before Christmas,...

Suave host Prince Philip charms American beauties Gwyneth and Cameron

Gwyneth Paltrow listens rapt as Prince Philip holds her in conversation, no doubt telling one of his famous anecdotes. Many men would be reduced to jelly by an encounter with an Oscar-winning...

We are very much amused: Queen and Prince Philip in fits of laughter at Games

On the rare occasions when the Queen drops her famous reserve, her husband the Duke of Edinburgh is never far away. The royal couple were photographed in fits of laughter together at the weekend as they...

Prince Philip and the Queen join the Camerons for Downing Street lunch

For the first time in nine years, the Queen and Prince Philip paid a visit to 10 Downing Street. Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha invited the Duke of Edinburgh for a special 90th...

Prince Philip's 90th birthday: Nine facts for nine decades

He's been by the Queen's side for over 60 years, always a step behind her, supporting her with his wise counsel or lightening the mood with his characteristic levity. As her consort, the Duke of Edinburgh...

Prince Philip's 90th birthday: A life of service to Queen and country

The Duke of Edinburgh is now the longest serving consort in British history, having supported the Queen since her coronation in 1953. A bluff, no-nonsense character, the war veteran commands...

Business as usual: Duke of Edinburgh to work on his 90th birthday

Intimate celebration of a royal life marks Prince Philip's 90th The man who always walks two steps behind the Queen has already made it clear he doesn't want a fuss when it comes to the matter of his...

Intimate celebration of a royal life marks Prince Philip's 90th

In celebration of his 90th birthday this year, Windsor Castle is hosting an exhibition to commemorate the life and times of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. The display will include photos, mementos,...

The Queen embraces tradition on five-day state visit to the Middle East

Fresh from the excitement of her grandson’s wedding announcement, Queen Elizabeth II touched down in Abu-Dhabi on a five-day state visit to the region. As preparations for William's big day got...

Dashing Duke is the perfect host to elegant Emir's wife on magnificent state visit

After decades of helping the Queen to welcome VIPS from overseas, there's no doubt the Duke of Edinburgh is something of a pro at lightening the tone during otherwise rigidly formal state visits. This...

Queen Elizabeth's colourful visit to Canada

Queen Elizabeth's colourful visit to Canada

Queen Elizabeth's colourful visit to Canada

Queen Elizabeth's colourful visit to Canada

The Queen opens Parliament for Cameron and Clegg's historic new government

The Queen presided over a historic day in Westminster on Tuesday as she opened Parliament for David Cameron and Nick Clegg's new Conservative-Liberal Democrat government. It is the 56th time Her Majesty...

The Queen opens Parliament for Cameron and Clegg's historic new government

The Queen presided over a historic day in Westminster on Tuesday as she opened Parliament for David Cameron and Nick Clegg's new Conservative-Liberal Democrat government. It is the 56th time Her Majesty...

Lady Louise and Viscount Severn enjoy day out with dad Prince Edward

Prince Edward was on father duty on Saturday as he looked after daughter Lady Louise, six, and two-year-old son James, Viscount Severn, at the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Much as they did at last year's...

The Queen makes historic return to Caernarfon Castle on Wales trip

The Queen recreated a historic moment in recent royal history when she visited Caernarfon Castle for the first time in 35 years on Tuesday. Accompanied by Prince Philip, the monarch stepped out on to...

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