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April 11, 2021
Farewell to Prince Philip: difficult childhood, love for the Queen and grandchildren
There death of Prince Philip is related to one sad coincidence. The Duke of Edinburgh died on the anniversary of wedding of Carlo and Camilla. A detail that did not go unnoticed, especially because it brought to minds of many the close bond between the Queen’s husband and Lady Diana.
The mother of Harry and William in fact he had an excellent relationship with his father-in-law who over the years had become his confidant. A strong bond, revealed only in 2018 when some tabloids published the secret letters sent by Diana to Philip. An extensive correspondence in which Lady D sought advice from the Duke of Edinburgh for save her marriage, undermined by Carlo’s relationship with Camilla.
In the letters, affectionate and confidential, the Queen’s husband gave advice to Diana, but above all he showed that he was on her side and opposed to the love story of the son with Parker Bowles. “Can you honestly say that Carlo’s relationship with Camilla has nothing to do with your behavior towards him in your marriage? – Filippo asked frankly – […] We never imagined he could leave you for that woman. Such nonsense has never even crossed our minds ”. And again: “I can’t imagine that someone in their right mind would leave you for Camilla”. Phrases that bring to light not only Filippo’s extreme sincerity, but also his relationship with Diana, whom he has always supported and advised.
Queen Elizabeth II’s husband passed away at the age of 99 after a life dedicated to the monarchy. He has always been a support for the Sovereign and has never spared sincere judgments regarding the choices of his son and grandchildren. Filippo in the past had never hidden his disapproval of the relationship between Carlo and Camilla (married in 2005 in Windsor) and recently had harshly criticized the Megxit. In fact, he could not justify the choice of Harry and Meghan Markle to abandon the Crown, causing great pain to the Queen. The situation was then made worse by the interview given by the Sussexes to Oprah Winfrey, with accusations of racism by the royal family. Inconceivable criticisms for Philip who had fought during the Second World War.
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