Remembering The Duke of Edinburgh

Reflecting on the remarkable life of the Duke of Edinburgh from the place that mattered to him the most, Windsor Castle. Filmed over a year at the castle, Prince Phillip provides a personal tour of his home and explores his extraordinary life including over 70 years by the Queen’s side.
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