Prince Philip: The War Years - Duke Of Edinburgh On Serving In WW2 • FULL 1995 INTERVIEW

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  @samhunt9380 · 5 years ago

  I met him in New Zealand in 1970 I think, when he was on a tour by himself. (I am vague on the actual date). I was a young officer in the army and responsible for part of the security along the route he took through Christchurch. It was cold and raining, of course my men and I got wet. Later on in the officers mess, I was there with some other young officers when Prince Philip came in, shook our hands and said "sorry to have you and your chaps out in this rain, can I have a beer with you all?" My impression was a very down to earth and humble man.......Rest In Peace......

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  @ArtDaddy74 · 5 years ago

  If you didn't grow up in the Commonwealth it would be hard for you to understand how much we love this sort of no nonsense, strong, understated character. That era is almost gone. I admire him so much.

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  @7davesanchez · 4 years ago

  Philip was 74 in this interview. I know he lived to 99, but his ability to recall memories and tell stories at age 74 is impressive. I always feel sad when I meet seniors who have a lifetime of stories but struggle with their faculties.

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  @gybb1868 · 3 years ago

  My Grandfather served with Philip in HMS VALIANT. On one occasion everyone was lying on the deck during a dive bombing attack. One guy was blasting back with a heavy machine gun. That man was Philip.

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  @williamjacklin2362 · 5 years ago

  It feels like over and over again the interviewer is trying to set him up as a hero, but over and over again the Duke is reciting how he actually saw the second world war on the ground (or in the sea, so to speak), a humble hero and a constant source of strength. what a legend

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  @jimmyfaulkner5746 · 5 years ago

  Never paid any interest in Prince Phillip until now ...<br><br>What a total legend

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  @Mark-jk1jv · 5 years ago

  The Last Lion. Rest in Peace Sir. Thanks for everything you did.

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  @annm.7176 · 3 years ago

  He was a real hero not only in the war but how he conducted himself afterwards.

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  @jaykay5369 · 5 years ago

  A man the likes of which we are unlikely to ever see again. What a man. Rest In Peace.

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  @nicknewtonwilliams4777 · 5 years ago

  A great bloke who didn’t suffer fools gladly, mind like a steel trap and from a great generation that we will never see the likes of again.

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  @YaraPNdeSa · 5 years ago

  What a life. A War Hero. Rest in Peace, Prince Philip.

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  @haliec496 · 2 years ago (edited)

  Until he died, I never realised how much of a rock he was to the Queen. &nbsp;His strength complimented hers and never would it be matched. They were a remarkable union. May they rip

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