Ahead of the Duke of Edinburgh's 60th birthday on Sunday, the Duchess of Edinburgh described how like his father Prince Philip, Edward "never seeks compliments for himself" in a speech in Leeds, leaving him tearful 👇
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Today sharing the first royal Christmas card that was printed in colour.
The card was released in 1957 and sees Elizabeth II, the Duke of Edinburgh and their two children, Charles and Anne, outside with two of the Queen’s dogs.
How incredible ! A letter from Queen Elizabeth II to Prince Philip, 3 weeks before their reunion in Lisbon in 1957, has been auctioned and made public.
“Still 3 weeks to go and what a tiresome date it is, too,for me” , “All my love darling, your very loving Lilibet”🥺
Happy 60th Birthday to the Duke of Edinburgh! (b. 10th March 1964)
In honour of his 60th birthday, The Duke of Edinburgh has been inducted into The Order of the Thistle.
Four new pictures of HRH at Bagshot Park with the family's dogs - Teal (Labrador), Mole (Cocker Spaniel) and Teasel (Labrador puppy) - have also been released to mark the day. Photo taken by Chris Jelf at Bagshot Park on 4th March | March 10th, 2024
NEW: The King has appointed the Duke of Edinburgh to the Order of the Thistle, as four new images are released to mark his 60th birthday tomorrow. The King’s brother is pictured with his dogs at his home at Bagshot Park. 📸 Chris Jelf
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The Duke of Edinburgh and James, The Earl of Wessex attend the Christmas Day service at St Mary Magdalene Church in King's Lynn, England -December 25th 2023.