Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (1921-2021)

[Marengo]

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the late The Duke of Edinburgh
* Mon Repos, Corfu 10 Jun 1921- Windsor Castle, Windsor, 9 April 2021 *






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[Carin]

Prayers and condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth and her family in the loss of a beloved family member. May God's peace confort you in this time of deep sorrow.

 

[Somebody]

Philip's death certificate also listed his former names:

His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh formerly known as Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark formerly known as Philip Mountbatten.

 

[Tatiana Maria]

From where are you quoting?

 

[JR76]

From where are you quoting?

A few quotes from Philip's death certificate are all over the Internet.

 

[Somebody]

A few quotes from Philip's death certificate are all over the Internet.

Indeed, it was everywhere (Telegraph, Newsweek, The Sun, Independent, TMZ, Hello Magazine to name a few).

According to Royal Central it was The Telegraph that obtained the death certificate.

 

[AC21091968]

Indeed, it was everywhere (Telegraph, Newsweek, The Sun, Independent, TMZ, Hello Magazine to name a few).

According to Royal Central it was The Telegraph that obtained the death certificate.

Thank you for sharing the Royal Central's link, especially for those without a subscription to The Telegraph.

On Prince Philip's death certificate, the Cause of Death was listed as "old age", which was confirmed by Sir Huw Thomas, head of the royal medical household. I did not realise that "old age" could be listed as the cause of death on death certificate for those aged over 80 whose health is gradually declining (as observed by their long term doctor).

The official document was obtained by The Telegraph and revealed that the 99-year-old Duke died from “old age.” This cause of death can be listed on the death certificates of those who are over the age of 80 and whose health gradually declined over time while being observed by their long-term doctor.

Prince Philip's occupations were also listed:

His first occupation listed on the death certificate was that of “Naval Officer,” and his second occupation was listed as “Husband of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, The Sovereign.”

 

[Curryong]

Years ago in the UK family doctors would sometimes put ‘senile decay’ as the cause of death on death certificates of their very old patients. Means the same thing, I suppose.

 

[Tatiana Maria]

A few quotes from Philip's death certificate are all over the Internet.

It must come from some publication.

Indeed, it was everywhere (Telegraph, Newsweek, The Sun, Independent, TMZ, Hello Magazine to name a few).

According to Royal Central it was The Telegraph that obtained the death certificate.

The Royal Central links to a Telegraph article which is billed as an "exclusive", so the certificate appears to have been obtained by the Telegraph indeed.

Exclusive: Duke of Edinburgh’s official cause of death recorded as ‘old age’

The death certificate reveals that his death was certified by Sir Huw Thomas, the head of the royal medical household, who was knighted earlier this year.

He declared the cause simply as "old age", an accepted description if the patient is over 80 and if the doctor has personally cared for them for a long period, observing a gradual decline.

ETA: Apologies, I see AC21091968 already posted the quote from the Telegraph explaining the cause of death.

 

[eya]

From 24th April:

"This afternoon 18 Dunkirk Little Ships took part in a tribute sail past in honor of HRH Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh. Our Hon. Admiral, Prince Michael of Kent, joined the flotilla. RN personal from HMS Collingwood were also present."

https://twitter.com/x/status/1386054996131733508

https://scontent.fath3-3.fna.fbcdn....=9381471c483096216cb14aa39031dcf4&oe=60B86C17
https://scontent.fath3-3.fna.fbcdn....=3727bc3a7ee5dd44024fb03e43ceafc8&oe=60B8E495
https://scontent.fath3-3.fna.fbcdn....=1d41d4ad6f6973e78c03a4fe9b3a5e9b&oe=60B95717

 

[Betsypaige]

These are absolutely gorgeous, and do justice to Philip

Images of four new stamps being issued in memory of the Duke of Edinburgh have been released by @RoyalMailStamps
. The stamps and a range of collectible products can be pre-ordered from http://royalmail.com/dukeofedinburgh. The stamps will be on general sale from 24 June.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1392621036001234947

 

[Erin9]

Agreed. They did an excellent job picking photos of Philip.

 

[victor1319]

Last Will?

I know, it is probably disrespectful. But is there any thread about the Last Will of Prince Philip?

At least I find it interesting, what happens to the earthly and wordly remains of one person and who was thought of in the Last Will and who was not...

Bunte online, the tabloid from Germany, cites some English outlets:
https://www.bunte.de/royals/britisc...rei-um-sein-erbe-das-sorgt-fuer-aufsehen.html

The Mirror is said to have reported, that the Prince leaves a fortune of around 30 million Pound or 35 milion €uros.

But this is only hearsay, because the Last Will of the Prince is secret. And The Sun reports, that one Lord Berkley wants the Last Will to be public, while one Lord Wolfson, who is with the government, wants it to be secret.

At least it is known, that Prince Philip left his beloved Ponies and his carriage, he liked to drive so much, to Lady Luise, his descendent.

 

[AC21091968]

In its July edition, Tatler is featuring (I assumed the main article and front page) the life of the late Prince Philip by including three royal insiders including their reflections and thoughts. These three royal insiders are Prudence Penn (Lady-in-waiting to Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother), Philip Eade (Author of 'Young Prince Philip') and Hugo Vickers (broadcaster and biographer of Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother)

Tatler celebrates the life of HRH Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, in the July issue
Visionary, charming, frequently controversial, the late Duke of Edinburgh was the longest-serving consort in British history – the man the Queen described as her ‘strength and stay’. But what was he really like? Three royal insiders reflect on Prince Philip’s extraordinary life
https://www.tatler.com/article/prince-philip-july-2021

 

[Prinsara]

There are multiple exhibitions of Philip-related things going on display later this month. https://archive.ph/K8vsr

 

[iceflower]

In honour of the Duke of Edinburgh and the day that would have been his 100th birthday Queen Elizabeth received a new rose named „The Duke of Edinburg rose“ from Keith Weed, President of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), at Windsor Castle last week.

Mr Weed told the Queen: 'It’s a rose named the Duke of Edinburgh Rose to mark his centenary and it’s a commemorative rose for all the marvellous things that he did over his lifetime and for everyone to remember so much that he did.”

The Queen replied: 'It looks lovely' before added that the tribute was 'very kind'.

** pa gallery ** dailymail article ** rex gallery **


** gettyimages: GBR: The Queen Receives A Rose Named In Memory Of The Duke Of Edinburgh **

 

[King of the Jungle]

It is a beautiful rose! Mr Weed did well.

 

[Lee-Z]

Lovely tribute, and i especially loved that HM seemed to point out the place to have it planted and waited patiently whike that was being done

 

[Alison H]

The Queen's marked what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday with the planting of the Duke of Edinburgh rose, named in his memory. Such a lovely idea.


https://news.sky.com/story/queen-ma...-with-planting-of-commemorative-rose-12328903

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Queen's marked what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday with the planting of the Duke of Edinburgh rose, named in his memory. Such a lovely idea.


https://news.sky.com/story/queen-ma...-with-planting-of-commemorative-rose-12328903

I saw that earlier what a lovely tribute to the late duke.

 

[AC21091968]

In honour of the Duke of Edinburgh and the day that would have been his 100th birthday Queen Elizabeth received a new rose named „The Duke of Edinburg rose“ from Keith Weed, President of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), at Windsor Castle last week.




** pa gallery ** dailymail article ** rex gallery **


** gettyimages: GBR: The Queen Receives A Rose Named In Memory Of The Duke Of Edinburgh **

What a great way to remember and pay tribute to the late Duke of Edinburgh on the day that would have been his 100th birthday.

 

[Prinsara]

I saw that earlier what a lovely tribute to the late duke.

It's such an enormous, beautiful, "manly' sort of rose, from the picture. Very much like its namesake. (And the Queen always looks stylish in sunglasses.)

 

[Osipi]

What a wonderful way to celebrate her beloved's 100th birthday. The first thing that came to mind is that I wonder if she's had it planted in a spot where she can look out from her private apartment window and see it in bloom.

 

[AC21091968]

On what would have been Prince Philip's 100h birthday, The Royal Collection Trust has released a picture of The late Duke of Edinburgh at aged 17, wearing school uniform and sitting on the roof of Gordonstoun School.

Prince Philip of Greece at Gordonstoun School, c.1938. c.1938
https://www.rct.uk/collection/2584777/prince-philip-of-greece-at-gordonstoun-school-c-1938

 

[Osipi]

That is a man that very well fits the description of being a Greek god. It's no wonder that a young Princess Elizabeth got an eyeful of him and that was that. Along with the dashing looks though, he was exactly what a young woman, with a huge boulder of responsibility and duty about to fall on her shoulders, needed for all those many, many years.

Truly a love story for the ages.

 

[An Ard Ri]

The Princess Royal remembers her late father on his 100th Birthday

 

[CyrilVladisla]

I like the fact that a rose was named after Prince Philip.
I have been learning a lot about flowers named after Royals.
I checked sources and recalled that there had been a Duke of Edinburgh Rose introduced in the United Kingdom in 1868. It was named after Prince Alfred, Duke of Edinburgh.
Here is the 1868 rose: http://www.flickr.com/photos/cq-biker/12530856333

 

[eya]

An exhibition celebrating the life of the Duke of Edinburgh has opened at Windsor Castle.

https://www.paimages.co.uk/headline/1696548

https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-berkshire-57592664

 

[Tirilschatz]

Only such a short time Gives people from abroad nearly no chance to visit.

 

[iceflower]

Here’s another gallery with photos of the exhibition:


** gettyimages: GBR: Windsor Castle Display Commemorates The Life And Work Of HRH The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh **


** dm article: Mementos of Prince Philip's extraordinary life: Duke of Edinburgh's personalised cowboy boots go on display .. **