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Prince Harry has hailed Prince Philip as a 'Master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right 'til the end', in a statement released just minutes after Prince William.

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Harry & William remember 'legend of banter' & 'BBQ master'
Prince Harry has hailed Prince Philip as a 'Master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right 'til the end', in a statement released just minutes after Prince William.

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Prince Philip, who was at the side of wife Queen Elizabeth throughout her 69-year reign, died at Windsor Castle on Friday, aged 99.

Harry arrived into the UK on a flight from Los Angeles and will quarantine in accordance with coronavirus guidelines so he can attend the ceremonial funeral at Windsor Castle on Saturday.

His arrival marks the first time he has returned home since he and Meghan stepped down from their roles as working members of the royal family last March.

In a statement, Prince Harry praised Prince Philip for his unparalleled devotion to the Queen, and said he was "a man of service, honour, and great humour".

The man who wouldn't be king

Prince Philip of Greece, the future Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, in 1940.

Banished from his home, Philip gave up his crown, country and career to be with Elizabeth.

"He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm — and also because you never knew what he might say next.

"He will be remembered as the longest-reigning consort to the Monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince and a Duke.

"But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right 'til the end.

"He has been a rock for Her Majesty The Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know that right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, 'Oh do get on with it!'"

Harry said Philip would be sorely missed by he and his wife Meghan, his son Archie, and their unborn daughter. 

He ended the statement with "Per Mare, Per Terram" — the motto of the Royal Marines, which is Latin for "By Sea, By Land".

Statement from Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex:

“My grandfather was a man of service, honour and great humour. He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm — and also because you never knew what he might say next. 

He will be remembered as the longest reigning consort to the Monarch, a decorated serviceman, a Prince and a Duke. But to me, like many of you who have lost a loved one or grandparent over the pain of this past year, he was my grandpa: master of the barbecue, legend of banter, and cheeky right ‘til the end.

He has been a rock for Her Majesty The Queen with unparalleled devotion, by her side for 73 years of marriage, and while I could go on, I know that right now he would say to all of us, beer in hand, ‘Oh do get on with it!’ 

So, on that note, Grandpa, thank you for your service, your dedication to Granny, and for always being yourself. You will be sorely missed, but always remembered — by the nation and the world. Meghan, Archie, and I (as well as your future great-granddaughter) will always hold a special place for you in our hearts.”

Prince William remembers 'extraordinary man'

The ceremonial funeral will be the first time Prince Harry is reunited with his father and brother, after last month's explosive interview with Oprah Winfrey, in which he accused Prince William and Prince Charles of being "trapped" in their royal roles.

In a statement released just minutes before his brother's, Prince William, second in line to the British throne, also said the late Duke of Edinburgh would have wanted members of the royal family to get on with their jobs.

"I will miss my grandpa, but I know he would want us to get on with the job," the Duke of Cambridge said in a statement.

"My grandfather was an extraordinary man and part of an extraordinary generation.

"My grandfather's century of life was defined by service to his country and Commonwealth, to his wife and Queen, and to our family."

William said he felt lucky to have had Philip's example to guide him and praised his grandfather for showing great kindness to his wife, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

"Catherine and I will continue to do what he would have wanted and will support The Queen in the years ahead," William said.

Philip is lying at rest in the Private Chapel at Windsor Castle. On Saturday his coffin will make its final journey to St George's Chapel at Windsor for a small funeral.

Prince Charles and other members of the royal family will take part in a procession on foot behind the coffin, which will be carried by a specially modified Land Rover that Philip helped to design. The Queen, 94, will not walk in the procession.


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