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The Duke of Sussex paid tribute to his "rogue" grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, in a statement through his Archewell Foundation after arriving in the UK from the United States on Monday.
“My grandfather was a man of service, honor, and great humor.
He was genuinely himself, with a very sharp wit, and could turn heads in any room because of his charm, and also because you never knew what he would say next, ”said Prince Harry.
Prince Harry and Meghan's message about Philip's death
“He will be remembered as the oldest reigning consort, a decorated military man, a prince and a duke.
But for me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent in this painful year that has passed, he was my grandfather: master of the barbecue, legend of the jokes and rogue to the end.
“He has been a rock to Her Majesty the Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, 'Oh, keep going! '”He added.
“So, on that note, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Grandma, and for always being yourself.
The nation and the world will miss you deeply, but they will always remember you.
Meghan, Archie and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always have a special place for you in our hearts. 'Per Mare, Per Terram,' ”the statement said.
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Prince Harry to attend the funeral of his grandfather Prince Philip
Prince Harry flew back to the UK from his home in the United States on Sunday for the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, British media reported Monday.
The Duke of Sussex is said to have been seen at London Heathrow Airport disembarking from a British Airways flight from Los Angeles at 1:15 pm, the Sun newspaper reported, citing an eyewitness.
The funeral of Prince Philip: this will be the discreet ceremony for the husband of Queen Elizabeth II
Official sources have declined to comment on Harry's travel moves, but a Buckingham Palace spokesman said over the weekend that the prince "plans to attend" the funeral of his grandfather, Prince Philip, in Windsor on Saturday.
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