Prince Philip’s life’s work was supporting Queen, says royal expert
By AFP
09 April 2021 |
3:05 pm
Royal expert Phil Dampier says that the late Prince Philip made it his life's work to look after and support his wife Queen Elizabeth II. The Duke of Edinburgh has died at the age of 99. He had recently been hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure.
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