Princess Anne
First interview on the death of her father, Prince Philip
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Prince Philip died on April 9, 2021 at the age of 99. Now Princess Anne has given an interview for the first time since the death of the Prince Consort.
For Princess Anne, 70, the conversation with journalist Chris Ship is something special. And for several reasons: It is not just the first words that she has revealed in an interview since the death of her father Prince Philip, † 99. In addition, the interview took place as part of the award ceremony for the “Royal Academy of Engineering” engineering award. An organization in which Prince Philip was a founding member and supported it to the end.
Princess Anne: “We all have to carry on”
The ITV interview was broadcast on June 10, 2021, the 100th birthday of the Duke of Edinburgh. “We all have to carry on,” explained Princess Anne in an interview with Chris Ship, adding: “but it is important to remember.” Her father left a very clear picture in her memories. The image of a man who was curious and inquisitive. “There weren’t many people who understood how diverse his interests were and how much he supported an astonishingly wide range of organizations,” said the only daughter of Queen Elizabeth, 95, and Prince Philip.
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When Princess Anne remembers her father, the main questions that stick in her head are the questions that he asked without hesitation. “He’s probably asked more questions than he expressed opinions. He’s always been good at that.”
Prince Philips’ passion for engineering lives on in Princess Anne
Engineering, which the deceased not only wanted to advance in his role in organizations, but also fascinated him privately, is also a great passion of Princess Anne. One of her fondest memories is the converted Land Rover trailer in which Prince Philip had barbecue equipment installed for excursions. “The trailer was designed specifically for the job. It was actually made by the engineer at Sandringham, but it was designed entirely for that purpose and everything had a place and you had to know where it was … and then it worked really well “, said the 70-year-old in an interview.
That year, Dr. Gladys West received the Prince Philip Medal – as the first woman in the organization.
Sources used: itv.com