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Death of Prince Philip: William hails "an extraordinary man", Harry a "legendary joker"

2021-04-12T15:32:04.324Z


Prince Harry, who returned to England to attend Prince Philip's funeral, and Prince William paid tribute to their


Prince Harry paid tribute on Monday to his grandfather Prince Philip, who died on Friday at the age of 99.

In a statement, the Duke of Sussex, who according to British media has returned from California to the United Kingdom - for the first time since his withdrawal from the monarchy - for the funeral next Saturday, hailed "a man of duty, of honor and a strong sense of humor ”.

"He was genuine, armed with a very keen sense of humor, and he could hold the attention of any congregation because of his charm - and also because you never knew what he was going to say next." », Assured Prince Harry.

“He will be remembered as the longest-lived prince consort, a decorated soldier, a prince and a duke.

But for me, like many others who lost a loved one or a grandparent last year, he was my grandpa: barbecue master, legendary joker and scoundrel until his last breath.

Prince Harry also described his grandfather as "a rock to Her Majesty the Queen of unparalleled devotion".

"I will miss my grandfather"

In a separate statement, Prince William praised an "extraordinary man" whose life had been defined by service "to his country, the Queen and the Commonwealth".

"I will miss my grandfather, but I know he wished we had continued with the work," wrote the Duke of Cambridge, 38.

He also said he felt "lucky" to have had Prince Philip as an example "to guide him" and praised his grandfather for the "kindness" he showed towards his wife, Catherine Middleton, Duchess of Cambridge.

“Catherine and I will continue to do what he wanted and we will support the Queen for years to come.

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Due to the health crisis, the funeral of the prince, organized on Saturday at Windsor Castle, four days before the 95th birthday of Elizabeth II, will be held in a small committee, only 30 people being able to attend.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson will not be one of them.

Source: leparis

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