Prince Philip - A Lifetime of Wit and Wisdom: A Lifetime of Wit and Wisdom

About this book

On 4th May 2017 just over a month before his 96th birthday Buckingham Palace announced that Prince Philip was to retire from royal duties in August. The news made headlines around the world and the outpouring of affection for the Queens loyal consort was sincere and justified. During Her Majestys 65 years on the throne he has always been at the Queens side and often a few steps behind no one could have supported her better. Within hours of the announcement Prince Philip was doing what he does best trying to see the funny side of life even if its at his own expense. Accompanying the Queen to a service for members of the Order of Merit at the Chapel Royal in St Jamess Palace he was told by a guest - Im sorry to hear youre standing down. With barely a moments hesitation Philip replied Well I cant stand up much longer! This book includes an unrivaled selection of the Princes golden gaffes and wise words from his first public appearances as a Royal nearly 70 years ago up until his retirement this August. Including the rude the controversial the insightful and the downright hilarious Prince Philip: A Lifetime of Wit and Wisdom is not to be missed.