Born on June 10, 1921 in Greece, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh celebrates his 93rd birthday today. He has been married to Queen Elizabeth II since 1947.
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Showing posts with label Prince Philip (Duke of Edinburgh). Show all posts
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Friday, June 6, 2014
[Video] Queen Elizabeth in official visit to France - Pays tribute at Arc de Triomphe
The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh arrived yesterday in France for a State Visit, where they were welcomed by President Hollande at the Arc de Triomphe.
At the Arc de Triomphe a ceremony took place at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier to commemorate the shared sacrifice of the UK and France during major conflicts.
Her Majesty and the President were then escorted down the Champs-Élysées by 146 mounted members of the Republican Guard towards the Élysée Palace.
Monday, January 2, 2012
But who is Prince Philippe? Philip? Felipe? Filip? Philipp? Philippos?
It might have happened to you - or not, if you are an amazing royal watcher or you just do not care that much - to stumble into a "Prince Philippe did this..." and if you have no mention of the City/Country of action, you don't know exactly who it is. In Italy, France, Germany, The Netherlands, the name "Philip" was massively used as a regal name, such as George, Edward, John, Carl, Albert and so on. The major difference resides in the spelling according to the country. But if you read Spanish newspapers, you might have noticed that they "translate" names. No Queen Elizabeth II there, they call her "Isabel II". Yeah...
So, back at the Philips! First, top right, Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, the consort of Queen Elisabeth before-mentioned. Bottom right, Felipe, the Prince of Asturias, heir apparent to the Spanish throne. Bottom left, Prince Philippe, the Duke of Brabant, future King of the Belgians. And top left, he is not really (just a) Philip, but Carl Philip, brother of Crown Princess Victoria of Sweden and always a good reason to fit in a montage.
Second, from non-reigning houses, we have on top left Prince Philippos of Greece and Denmark, son of former King Constantine and Queen Anne-Marie of Greece. Top right, Philipp, prince of Hohenlohe-Langenburg, bottom right Prince Filip of Yugoslavia and bottom left, Philipp, Prince of Hesse.
Hope this helped a bit!
Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
[United Kingdom] Prince Philip and the Queen join PM David Cameron and wife Samantha for Downing Street lunch
For the first time in nine years, the Queen and Prince Philip paid a visit to 10 Downing Street. Prime Minister David Cameron and his wife Samantha invited the Duke of Edinburgh for a special 90th birthday lunch of stilton and watercress tarts, roast Scottish beef, and peaches with ice cream. Samantha encouraged the ever modest Philip to step out from the background and pose for a photo on the doorstep of their London residence. There was no discussion of politics and the lunch remained a light-hearted celebration of the Prince's landmark birthday.
The PM recently displayed his affection for the Duke in a House of Commons speech describing him as a man with a "down-to-earth, no nonsense approach that the British people often find enduring."
After listing his many humanitarian and military acheivments, Mr Cameron cut the speech short because, quoting Philip, "the mind cannot absorb what the backside cannot endure." The royal family gathered for the official celebration at Windsor castle earlier this month
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| The welcoming party |
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| David Cameron greeting the Queen |
Monday, June 13, 2011
Sunday, June 5, 2011
[United Kingdom] Prince William and the Duchess of Cambridge at the Investec Derby at Epsom yesterday
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| The Duchess of Cambridge inspired memories of her elegant appearance at her wedding as she wore a cream-coloured jacket, short skirt, high-heeled shoes and a brown hat. Her wedding ring was proudly on display as she clutched a handbag to her waist, says The Telegraph. |
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| I love the DoE on this one. |
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| The Duchess, 29, was seen cheering on Sohraab, a horse in which her parents, Michael and Carole Middleton, have a share, that was competing in an earlier race. |
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| Amazing photo found on twitter |
[United Kingdom] The Duke of Edinburgh, the Earl of Wessex & the stunning Countess of Wessex at Derby
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| The DoE, almost 90, always smiling (sarcastically) - love the guy! |
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| We saw him previously in the stands with his mother, wish we had a photo with his wife! |
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| I think Sophie, the Countess of Wessex, looked absolutely stunning! |
[United Kingdom] The Queen in dashing pink at the Investec Derby at Epsom yesterday
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The Queen's horse, Carlton House, may have failed to win the Investec Derby but nothing could dampen the mood at Epsom racecourse, where the Royal family enjoyed its first get-together since the wedding of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. On the background, we can see Princesses Eugenie and Beatrice. |
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| The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh - who turns 90 next week - attended. |
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| The Queen, focused on the races, with her son, the Earl of Wessex |
Saturday, May 21, 2011
Queen Elizabeth in Ireland - Day Four (and last)
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| Queen Elizabeth II and party arrive at the Rock of Cashel |
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| At the nave of the Cathedral at St Patrick's Rock Cashel |
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| Her Majesty was escorted by Minister for Public Expenditure and Reform Brendan Howlin TD and Dr Eugene Keane of the OPW. |
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| Queen Elizabeth II with the Lord Mayor of Cork Cllr Michael O Connell in the English Market in County Cork |
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| Queen Elizabeth II meeting Fish Monger Pat O'Connell and Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney |
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| Queen Elizabeth II meets the public outside the English Market |
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| Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II and His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh visiting Tyndall National Institute in Cork where they were given a Nanoelectronics demonstration by Prof. Brendan O' Neill |
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| Queen Elizabeth II and Angie Benhaffaf (far right) with her twins Hassan & Hussein (held by Sinead O'Sullivan, HR Dept Tyndall) pictured at the Tyndall National Institute, University College Cork |
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| From the Tyndall National Institute Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II travelled to Cork airport where she was due to depart. |
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| Taoiseach Enda Kenny escorted Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II |
Friday, May 20, 2011
Queen Elizabeth in Ireland - Day Three (part Two) - Convention Centre Event
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| President McAleese and Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II arrive in the Convention Centre Dublin |
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| Queen Elizabeth II meeting Minister for Social Protection, Joan Burton TD and Minister for Children , Frances Fitzgerald TD |
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| Photo shows from left Patrick Hickey, Olympic Council of Ireland; Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II meeting Irish Olympic athlete, Derval O' Rourke (right) |
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The guests of honour watching the fashion show |
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Her Majesty meets performer Mary Byrne |
HM Queen Elizabeth II tonight welcomed President Mary McAleese and Taoiseach Enda Kenny among other guests to an event hosted by British Ambassador Julian King at the Convention Centre Dublin. The evening involved a fashion show, music and other entertainment.
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