Photos of the Duke of Edinburgh with Prince William, Princess Eugenie, and more
Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth’s husband, passed away on April 9 at the age of 99. The Duke of Edinburgh was the longest serving consort in British history, but to his grandchildren, he was a legend. Actor Matt Smithabeth, who portrayed ’s husband on The Crown, previously told HOLA! USA’s sister brand HELLO! that Prince William once described his grandfather as “just one word – legend.”
In addition to William, the Duke of Edinburgh, who retired from royal duties in 2017, is also a proud grandfather to Prince Harry , Princess Eugenie , Princess Beatrice , Zara Tindall , Peter Phillips, Lady Louise Windsor and James, Viscount Severn.
Eugenie has spoken out about her paternal grandfather in the past saying, “I think Grandpa is incredible.” “He really is strong and consistent. He’s been there for all these years, and I think he’s the rock, you know, for all of us,” she said of Philip during the 2016 ITV documentary Our Queen at Ninety. Prince William has also called Philip and Her Majesty “the epitome of public service.”
In 2010, the Duke became a great-grandfather with the birth of Peter Phillips’ daughter Savannah Phillips. The Queen and her husband’s brood of great-grandchildren has since expanded with Isla Phillips, Prince George , Princess Charlotte , Prince Louis , Mia Tindall , Lena Tindall, Archie Harrison and August Philip Hawke Brooksbank, whose name is a tribute to Prince Philip.
Scroll through to see some of Prince Philip’s sweetest grandpa and great-grandfather moments over the years…
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Prince Philip and granddaughter Lady Louise Windsor
Philip was one proud grandfather as he watched his youngest granddaughter, Lady Louise Windsor, compete in the Private Driving Class during the 2019 Royal Windsor Horse Show.
The Duke gazed at his great-granddaughter Princess Charlotte at her christening in 2015.
Prince Philip and grandson Prince William
The Duke of Cambridge gave his grandfather a funny look at the Rugby World Cup in 2015.
Princess Beatrice appeared to be enjoying her grandfather’s company at the 2012 Investec Derby Festival.
Philip stood beside his youngest grandchild, James, Viscount Severn, as they watched the RAF flypast over Buckingham Palace in 2015.
The Queen’s husband look on at his great-grandchildren, Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Savannah Phillips and Isla Phillips during Trooping the Colour in 2017.
Prince Harry and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh attend the Fields of Remembrance at Westminster Abbey on November 10, 2016 in London, England.
