Prince Philip: Churchill was ‘suspicious’ of Duke claims expert

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Sir Nicholas has spoken out to remember a “formidable figure” following the passing of Prince Philip on Friday morning. The Duke of Edinburgh was the longest-serving royal consort in British history and the former Conservative MP paid tribute to the late Duke’s “impeccable” manners and kindness. Speaking to Times Radio presenter Tom Newton Dunn, Sir Nicholas recalled the Duke could have risen to the “very top” of the Royal Navy but opted instead to provide “irreplaceable” support to the Queen and Great Britain.

Winston Churchill’s grandson told the radio host: “He was not only who he was but he was also a formidable figure.

“He was ramrod straight, he had all the authority and bearing of a former very distinguished naval officer.

“But he was always I have to say, and I am very privileged to be able to say this, he was always extremely kind to me.

“He was never unkind in any way or gruff or brusk, but he was who he was.”

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Sir Nicholas continued: “He was a tremendous listener actually, of course on listened to him.

“He was also in his own right a very kind and good man, an obviously good man.”

He added: “He had a deeply complex and I think a very difficult and unhappy childhood in many ways.

“And then went to the Britannia Royal Navy College at Dartmouth and went through naval training.

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“Had really very distinguished war service, he saw action at the Battle of Matapan.

“He was mentioned in dispatches for clearly a very smart piece of thinking and gallantry on the day.”

Sir Nicholas said: “I think that one of the greatest things that Prince Philip ever did as a human being was to offer his career on the altar of the Queen’s life.

“A glittering naval career, he would have undoubtedly got to the very top of Royal Navy.”

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He added: “But he left it at a moment when he felt he could to support and be with the Queen.

“And give her what he did which was tremendous confidence and stability, reassurance, common sense, an alternative absolutely independent truthful voice.

“I think his service to the crown and to his country frankly in this reign has been irreplaceable.”

The 99-year-old Duke of Edinburgh died a “peaceful” death on Friday morning, April 9, at Windsor Castle.

The Duke’s funeral will take place at St George’s Chapel in Windsor Castle on Saturday, April 17.

Due to coronavirus restrictions, the funeral will be limited to the Queen and the Duke’s three sons and daughter, Prince Charles, Prince Andrew, Prince Edward, Princess Anne, and their spouses.

Prince William and Kate, Duchess of Cambridge, and their three children, as well as Prince Harry, are also expected to attend.

It is understood Philip requested to be buried in Frogmore Gardens on the grounds of Windsor Castle.

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