Duke of Edinburgh indefatigable as he puts duty first on 93rd birthday Prince Philip has a busy week ahead of him, with no time to dwell on the fact that he turns 93 yesterday, was also at the garden party. However, those who met him were advised not to wish him happy birthday, with one guest speculating it might get a little boring hearing it hundreds of times. The Dukes 93rd birthday got off to a rousing start this morning as the boom of ceremonial guns firing the Royal Salute shook locals near Hyde Park from their slumber. Prince Philip, who was born Prince of Greece and Denmark in Corfu on 10 June 1921, appeared at the garden party on sprightly form, exchanging quips with guests and being inundated with a flurry of birthday wishes as he toured the garden with the Queen, the Princess Royal,
Posted on: Wed, 11 Jun 2014 12:58:59 +0000