Prince Philip 'beloved' by royal household staff says expert

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The Duke of Edinburgh died last Friday aged 99 at Windsor Castle and is the longest-serving royal consort in British history. A statement from the Palace spoke of Her Majesty’s “deep sorrow” at announcing her husband’s death.

Royal commentators highlighted how the pandemic gave the Queen and Duke a chance to spend some quality time together.

One routine that the couple reportedly enjoyed for “decades” was their “strict” breakfast regime, according to the Daily Mirror.

Prince Philip would be given his breakfast at 8.30am while listening to Radio 4 in the Queen’s private, first-floor dining room at Buckingham Palace.

The private spot overlooks the Palace’s garden.

The Duke would sit down at a table laid out by Palace servants – including cereal and porridge oats, two types of marmalade and a bottle of maple syrup.

The cereal and porridge oats are said to have been kept and placed on the table in Tupperware boxes.

White napkins with the EIIR emblem are also said to be folded on the table next to the plastic containers.

Prince Philip would reportedly expect his Roberts radio to be placed on his right hand side between the yoghurt and the fruit bowl.

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While the Dukes listens to the radio, Her Majesty is believed to have fed toast to her beloved corgis.

A Daily Mirror reporter revealed the royals’ breakfast routine in 2003 after he gained a job as a footman.

The Duke is said to have liked to begin each day with coffee and a shower.

Th Queen is believed to prefer an Earl Grey tea and a bath.

Royal author Andrew Morton spoke to US Weekly about how the Queen would have likely “anticipated” her husband’s death.

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But he explained how the pandemic allowed them to have more time together.

Mr Morton said: “The positive thing to have come out of it is that the Queen and Prince Phillip have spent more time together in the last year — because of COVID, they’ve both been forced to stay at Windsor Castle.

“The Queen’s character is very stoical. She’s a very matter-of-fact character.”

On Sunday, Prince Andrew described how his father’s death has “left a huge void” in the Queen’s life.

He added that Britain has “lost the grandfather of the nation”.

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