Prince Philip, who “prepared William to become king”

Two weeks after the announcement of his disappeared, it does not stop the flow of gifts and dedications in memory of Prince Philip. Among the most significant memories, the one signed by the famous biographer stands out Robert Lacey, which highlights the relationship between the Duke of Edinburgh and the grandson heir to the throne: «He had a fundamental role in preparing William to become king. It helped him, it was like a coach».

On the other hand, i famous lunches between the very young Duke of Cambridge and the Queen Elizabeth it seems they were organized by grandfather Filippo: «They were his idea», He adds to People the author of Battle of Brothers. “Then, when the two began to talk about work, he apologized and with extreme tranquility he stepped aside because he didn’t want to interfere with the institutional functions of his wife ”, that is, the sovereign.

The thinking of the real expert is on the same line Penny Junor, which shifts the focus oninfluence that Philip had on William’s younger brother. “The prince consort left all his nephews elements of seriousness and fun», Always affirms a People the journalist. “Harry received as an inheritance a strong sense of duty. Then, since it is a person relaxed, he recalled it through details more frivolous».

Yes, because if William dedicated a thought to his grandfather by binding himself to histireless service to the Crown “and its” fundamental support to the queen, “Harry preferred to remember him as”barbecue master and legend of the sense of humor», Often« with beer in handAnd “cheeky” at the right point. Two different tributes from two different men, who own to the funeral of Philip yes. I am found close.

It hadn’t been for over a year they looked in the eye and they didn’t exchange a few words live. In the middle the Megxit and the sensational interview issued to Oprah Winfrey, who – according to the tabloids – would have increased to the maximum the tension between William and Harry. «The choice not to separate them during the funeral procession it was wrong, ”Lacey reports. “After the homily, in fact, they got closer Like old times».

On the other hand, in all likelihood, “clear up and make peaceWould also have been the Advice of grandfather Filippo.

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