Prince Philip and Queen endured ‘rocky periods’ says expert

Speaking to Channel 5 documentary ‘Before They Were Royal’, royal experts Jenny Bond and Dr Kate Williams discussed the rifts that the Queen and Prince Philip have experienced during their marriage. The royal commentators analysed the argument the Duke of Edinburgh and Her Majesty had regarding the surname of their children. 

Ms Bond said: “There was a big row about it and Philip lost the argument.

“The Queen decreed that her children would be part of the house of Windsor.

“During the row, he said ‘what kind of man am I?’

“It was very hurtful to him.”

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Dr Williams said:  “

“And not having that made him feel very excluded and humiliated.

“It was a very difficult moment for him.”

 Ms Bond added: “

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“It wasn’t always easy, there were rifts in the marriage, rocky periods and times he felt he had to get away and did get away.”

Despite his reported need to step away from the Queen, Prince Philip has steadfastly remained at her side through her long reign.

The pair have been shielding together at Windsor Castle since March, the longest period they are believed to have spent together since the Duke retired from official duties in 2017.

Prince Philip will turn 100 this year while Queen Elizabeth II will be 95.

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The royal couple’s longevity has been put down to “living the high life” as older members of the monarchy by a royal commentator.

During the Royally Obsessed podcast, royal writer Ingrid Seward discussed the Duke of Edinburgh’s health.

Ms Seward said: “The Queen’s husband is 99 years old.

“He is going to be 100 this year which is unbelievable.

“There is something about the Royal Family, they seem to live a long time.

“The wonderful thing about being royal I think is that when you are old you are really looked after.”

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