Prince Philip Death: What the Duke of Edinburgh Told Prince Charles Hours Before His Death

Queen Elizabeth and the royal family recently observed the first death anniversary of Prince Philip with a moving tribute. The Duke of Edinburgh died from old age on April 9 last year at Windsor Castle. He was 99 years old.

According to People, the 95-year-old Queen and the rest of the family held the event privately.

Queen Elizabeth posted on her social media account on Saturday morning a heartwarming poem composed by United Kingdom's Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, "The Patriarchs--An Elegy, along with a video montage of special moments of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth, such as their wedding day, and some milestones in the royal family including the birth of their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

"Remembering His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh on the first anniversary of his death," the post reads.

A Tribute to the Late Prince

Prince Charles and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, and Prince William and Kate Middleton shared the post.

"The Patriarchs--An Elegy" was originally published on the day of Philip's funeral, which is a tribute to his distinguished career in the Royal Navy.

As part of a 70-day countdown to the Queen's Platinum Jubilee festivities, the Royal Family Instagram account also released a photo of Her Majesty and the Duke of Edinburgh leaving St Paul's Cathedral together in 1968. Every day, a photo will be released to commemorate the monarch's 70-year reign, per Sky News report.

Last week, a large memorial service was conducted at Westminster Abbey, allowing representatives from the many charities and organizations with which Prince Philip worked to pay respect to him.

A funeral was held at St. George's Chapel in Windsor Castle eight days following the death of Prince Philip. Due to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, the attendance was limited to only 30 relatives and close friends.

Philip's Last Words for Charles

Prince Philip, according to people closest to him, has a quick wit and a great sense of humor. Even in his final days at the Windsor Castle, he never lost his funny bone.

The day before his death, The Duke of Edinburgh still managed to deliver a joke to his eldest son Prince Charles. The prince recalled the last conversation with his father over the phone just hours before his final breath, according to a documentary honoring the life of Prince Philip.

The Prince of Wales recounted how he cautiously addressed the issue of Philip's forthcoming 100th birthday and suggested a party, knowing that his father would be against it.

Charles described how Philip's remark gave him one final joyful remembrance of his father's witty character, as per Mirror.

He remembered telling the late Duke of Edinburgh that the family was planning his 100th birthday celebration.

Charles was aware that his father was already having difficulty in hearing, so he repeated himself more loudly, saying that the royal family was "talking about" Philip's birthday and "whether there's going to be a reception."

The prince said that his father wittingly replied, "Well, I've got to be alive for it, haven't I?"

"I told him, 'I knew you'd say that!'", said Charles, who considers the funny moment a joyful memory that he will cherish forever.

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