On the coronation of his wife he enters a cone of shadow: And he should even give up giving his surname, Mountbatten, to his children. But who has the idea of ​​showing the official ceremony on television: this is how the monarchy opens before the eyes of the subjects for the first time.

It would also be his later initiative to ask the BBC to produce a documentary about the royal family, with the goal – not success – of appearing as normal people in some way.

An anxious soul, Filippo’s soul: who found an outlet in physical and sporting projects. As a young man he was distinguished Service in the Navy And then it became An experienced pilot of aircraft. Building on his motivation, the program called the Duke of Edimburgh Prize was born: on its basis, even today, legions of British youths have spent and spent weeks in the woods and mountains, shaping the body and the character.

It will be for this reason, too Filippo has never had an easy relationship with his son CarloWhose temperament as a shy thinker contrasts with the exuberance of his father: who imposed a cruel upbringing on him that did not suit him. Not to mention interfering with private life: Filippo has hindered Carlo’s relationship with Camilla Chand E. He pushed his son towards the aristocratic Virgin Diana (Although Charles did end up marrying Camilla and one day lead her to the throne.)

Beside Philip couldn’t stand Sarah FergusonPrince Andrew’s wife: Mutual animosity flowed between the two. Because the Duke never resented the arrival of these girls with uncertain luck and great ambitions into the royal family: hence the hostility and suspicion towards Meghan Markle.

In recent years, Filippo has taken on some of the role Guardian of the royal family: And also because he retired, three years ago, which explains that free air that has caused corruption in the court in recent times. Tape failed.

Filippo was now Withdrawn from public lifeEven if he did not give up on his passion and his habits: such as driving a car alone, in his venerable age, until two years ago he had a terrifying traffic accident.

His disappearance – came later A recent heart operation that was performed in the last few weeks It certainly leaves a void in the monarchy that cannot be filled easily. The audience will miss his awkward outings, during which he managed to anger foreign dignitaries. The Queen will lack a hard shoulder to lean on during difficult times. We’ll all be missing a gentleman from days gone by.