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The Duke of Edinburgh's funeral was watched by an average of almost seven million people

BBC defends coverage of Prince Philip's funeral

The BBC has defended its coverage of the Duke of Edinburgh's funeral after being hit with complaints.

Britain's Queen Elizabeth sat on her own at Prince Philip's funeral on Saturday

Queen 'deeply touched' by public tributes to Philip

Britain's Queen Elizabeth has spoken out for the first time since the death of the Duke of Edinburgh to thank well-wishers across the globe for the tributes paid to her husband, which have "deeply touched" the royal family.

UK • 21 Apr 21

Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle on Friday at the age of 99

BBC confirms 110,000 complaints about Philip coverage

The BBC's coverage of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh has drawn 110,000 complaints, the highest number ever published in the UK about television programming.

World • 15 Apr 21

'We are not dancing on anyone's grave' - PBP TD

Former Ireland rugby coach Eddie O'Sullivan says the Irish far left hates humans because of their response to Prince Philip's death. He goes head to head with PBP Dublin Central TD Bríd Smith.

claire byrne live • 15 Apr 21

Prince Philip died at Windsor Castle aged 99 last Friday

'More than 100,000 complaints' about Philip coverage

The BBC has reportedly received more than 100,000 complaints about its coverage of the death of the Duke Of Edinburgh, a record in British TV history.

World • 13 Apr 21

Mary McAleese was president during the historic 2011 visit of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh

Philip came to Ireland on 'mission to heal' - McAleese

Former president Mary McAleese has said Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth felt a "duty" to bring about reconciliation between Britain and Ireland.

Ireland • 11 Apr 21

The BBC suspended its schedule across both BBC One and BBC Two to run a series of special programmes about Prince Philip

BBC flooded with complaints over Prince Philip coverage

The BBC has set up a dedicated page allowing people to complain about "too much TV coverage" of the death of the Duke of Edinburgh.

World • 10 Apr 21

Prince Philip died aged 99 in Windsor on Friday morning

Pregnant Meghan to miss Philip's funeral next Saturday

The Duke of Edinburgh's final farewell will be a small family affair, with Queen Elizabeth II and her family following guidelines and wearing face masks and socially distancing as they gather to pay tribute.

Prince Philip • 10 Apr 21

Boris Johnson described Prince Philip as her 'strength and stay of more than 70 years'

UK will mourn with Queen and royal family, says Johnson

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson paid tribute to Prince Philip, who died this morning, saying the country would mourn with the royal family and Queen Elizabeth, who had lost her "strength and stay of more than 70 years".

Prince Philip • 09 Apr 21

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pictured in 2018

Duke's death amid troubles for royals and UK

The death of Britain's Prince Philip has occurred in the midst of unprecedented times as the country deals with the coronavirus pandemic.

UK • 09 Apr 21

99-year-old Prince Philip has now spent more than two weeks in hospital

Prince Philip has 'successful' heart procedure

Britain's Prince Philip has undergone a successful heart procedure, Buckingham Palace said after he was transferred to a cardiac unit in London.

UK • 04 Mar 21

Britain's Prince Philip, who will be 100 on 10 June, is being treated for an infection and having heart tests

Prince Philip moved to different hospital for tests

Britain's Prince Philip has left the private London hospital where he had spent nearly two weeks to have heart tests and treatment at another hospital, Buckingham Palace said.

Prince Philip • 01 Mar 21

The Duke of Edinburgh is keen to be behind the wheel despite his advancing years

What are the rules for older drivers?

The Duke of Edinburgh's car crash at the age of 97 has prompted debate around the safe age of drivers.

UK • 18 Jan 19

The Duke's land Rover was involved in a collision with a Kia near Queen Elizabeth's Sandringham Estate

Two injured in collision involving Prince Philip

Britain's Prince Philip has been involved in car crash in which two people were hospitalised.

UK • 18 Jan 19

Prince Philip seen during a visit to Lord's cricket ground in London on 3 May

Britain's Prince Philip to step down from royal duties

Britain's Prince Philip will no longer carry out public engagements from the autumn of this year, Buckingham Palace has announced.

UK • 04 May 17

Elizabeth, the world's longest-reigning monarch, became unwell before Christmas and has been staying indoors at her Sandringham country estate in Norfolk, eastern England

Queen Elizabeth misses church again due to cold

Britain's Queen Elizabeth will miss a New Year's Day church service today due to a heavy cold, Buckingham Palace has said, a week after the 90-year-old monarch missed a Christmas Day service for the first time in decades.

News • 01 Jan 17

Britain's Prince Philip is hospitalised

Britain's Prince Philip has been taken to hospital in London with a bladder infection.

News • 05 Jun 12

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