Prince Harry, Prince William release new statements concerning grandfather Prince Philip’s death
As the U.K. continues to mourn the passing of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, two of his grandsons have released new statements about their grandfather’s death and legacy.
Prince Harry, who traveled to the U.K. for the funeral said he “was a man of service, honour and great humour. He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm — and also because you never knew what he might say next.”
The message was shared by a reporter and producer who covers the royal family for a variety of news outlets.
He added that while Prince Philip may have been a duke for his home country, “He was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ‘til the end.”
He also wrote that his grandfather would “say to all of us, beer in hand, ‘Oh do get on with it!’”
Prince Harry traveled to be with his family alone, as his wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex, is pregnant and was advised to stay in California. She remained home with their son Archie.
Harry was met at Heathrow Airport Sunday and was taken to Windsor. He will stay at Frogmore Cottage while in quarantine, following COVID-19 protocols, Hello! magazine and other media outlets reported.
Prince William also took a moment to remember his grandfather, saying, “I feel lucky to have not just his example to guide me, but his enduring presence into my own adult life — both through good times and the hardest days. I will always be grateful that my wife had so many years to get to know my grandfather and for the kindness he showed her. I will never take for granted the special memories my children will always have of their great-grandpa coming to collect them in his carriage and seeing for themselves his infectious sense of adventure as well as his mischievous sense of humor!”
The Duke of Cambridge also released a photo of Prince Philip riding in a carriage with Prince George that was taken by the Duchess of Cambridge.
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Prince Philip died last week at the age of 99, after 73 years of marriage to Queen Elizabeth II. His funeral will be held Saturday. There will be no public viewing and the number of mourners permitted to attend is limited to 30.
20th March 1947: The Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)
Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, saluting as he resumes his attendance at the Royal Naval Officers School at Kingsmoor, Hawthorn, England, July 31st 1947. (Photo by PNA Rota/Keystone/Getty Images)
Philip Mountbatten, prior to his marriage to Princess Elizabeth, batting at the nets during cricket practice while in the Royal Navy, July 31st 1947. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Keystone/Getty Images)
Prince Philip at the Petty Officers Training Centre at Corsham Wilts, 1st August 1947. (Photo by Douglas Miller/Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
19th November 1947: Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, later HRH the Duke of Edinburgh. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
May 1948: Prince Philip, Duke Of Edinburgh waving through the open roof of a car. (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
20th October 1949: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in naval uniform on a boat in Malta. (Photo by Keystone/Getty Images)
10th August 1951: Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, sitting at his desk at Clarence House. (Photo by Fox Photos/Getty Images)
The Duke of Edinburgh with a cup presented to him as captain of the winning team of a polo match at Amberly, 2nd June 1952. Original Publication Picture Post – 5899 – One Royal Week : The Duke Off Duty : Polo At Cowdray – pub. 1952 (Photo by Central Press/Getty Images)
Philip Mountbatten (b1921) duke of Edinburgh, wearing his uniform of Field Marshal of the British Army, 1953. (Photo by Apic/Getty Images)
The Duke of Edinburgh returns to the pavilion after scoring 18 runs in a celebrity match against the Duke of Norfolk at Arundel Castle, 22nd August 1953. The match is in aid of the National Playing Fields Association. (Photo by Reg Speller/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
LONDON – DECEMBER 1958: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh poses for a portrait at home in Buckingham Palace in December 1958 in London, England. (Photo by Donald McKague/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images)
Prince Philip at helm of his yawl, ‘Bloodhound’, during Cowes Regatta. (Photo by George Silk/The LIFE Picture Collection via Getty Images)
The Duke of Edinburgh at work on one of his hobbies, painting, 19th June 1969. A scene from the television documentary ‘Royal Family’. (Photo by Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 20: Prince Philip In The Green Room At Windsor Castle (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – JUNE 04: Prince Philip In Naval Uniform With Medals At St. Paul’s Cathedral On The Day Of The Service To Mark The Golden Jubilee – The 50th Anniversary Of The Monarch’s Reign. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM – OCTOBER 10: Prince Philip In Military Uniform As Admiral Of The Fleet In The Royal Navy For A Service Of Remembrance For The Iraq War. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
UNITED KINGDOM – NOVEMBER 20: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in the Green Room at home in Windsor Castle (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)
LONDON ? AUGUST 15: HRH The Duke of Edinburgh watches the Gurka band march past as World War II veterans gather to commemorate the 60th anniversary of VJ Day which marked the end of the war, at the Imperial War Museum on August 15, 2005 in London, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images)
ASCOT, ENGLAND – JUNE 18: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attends day two of Royal Ascot at Ascot Racecourse on June 18, 2014 in Ascot, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images for Ascot Racecourse)
