Prince Philip had “only one complaint” about Queen Elizabeth II during their 73-year marriage.
The Duke of Edinburgh would grumble that the reigning monarch was “always on the phone,” his biographer Gyles Brandreth claimed.
On Wednesday, the royal author appeared on the British TV show “Lorraine”, where he shared some insights about Philip based on 40 years of friendship.
‘He said to me,’ God, she never has the phone. Never on the phone. Who is she talking to? Brandreth recalls, as quoted by the UK’s DailyMail.
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In this file photo from September 1, 1972, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose in Balmoral, Scotland, to celebrate their silver wedding anniversary. Prince Philip, the short-tempered and persistent husband of Queen Elizabeth II who supported his wife for more than seven decades in a role that both defined and limited his life, has died, Buckingham Palace said Friday, April 9, 2021. He was 99 years old. .
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“It was the only time he ever complained about the queen,” Brandreth shared. He knew his whole life supported the queen. He never put a foot wrong, he always showed up on the right day, the right uniform, on time, one step behind her. ‘
The biographer said that Elizabeth often called her race manager in the evenings to talk about her horses, one of her passions.
Philip, who has spent more than seven decades supporting his wife, died on April 9 at the age of 99. He is known as Britain’s longest-serving consort.
During his lifetime, Philip fulfilled more than 20,000 royal assignments to advance British interests at home and abroad. He ran hundreds of charities, founded programs that helped British schoolchildren participate in challenging outdoor adventures, and was instrumental in raising his four children, including his eldest son, Prince Charles, the heir apparent.
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The Queen, a very private person not known for giving extravagant displays of affection, once publicly referred to him as “her rock.” Philip called his wife Lilibet from behind the doors of the palace; but in conversation with others he called her “the queen.”
When Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1953, Philip did not need an easy and rich life. Instead, he promoted British industry and science, supported environmental conservation long before it became fashionable, and traveled extensively and often to support his many charities.
In those frequent public appearances, Philip developed a reputation for being impatient and demanding, and was at times blunt to the point of rudeness.
When Philip turned 90 in 2011, the royal family told the BBC he was “winding down”, adding that he “had done my part”. It wasn’t until 2017 that Philip announced his intention to relinquish royal duties.
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In this undated photo of the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Britain’s Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip pose with their great-grandchildren. From left to right: Prince George, Prince Louis, Savannah Phillips (back), Princess Charlotte, Isla Phillips with Lena Tindall and Mia Tindall.
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Philip is survived by the Queen and their four children – Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew and Prince Edward – as well as eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.