Prince Philiphad 10 great-grandchildren (andanother one on the way) when he died, and the royal family is sharing never-before-seen photos of the Duke of Edinburgh in his role as great-grandfather.
The official Royal Family Instagram account surprised followers on Wednesday with apreviously unseen shotofPrince PhilipandQueen Elizabethposing with seven of their great-grandchildren taken in 2018.
Prince Louis, just a few months old at the time, takes a seat on the Queen’s lap, as his big sisterPrincess Charlottesweetly holds his hand.Prince Philiphas his arm around Isla Phillips, who smiles as she cradles little cousin Lena Tindall, who has big sister Mia Tindall standing close.
Eldest cousin Savannah Phillips stands between her two great-grandparents behind the couch, whilePrince Georgetakes a spot next to the monarch.
Prince William, Prince George, Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, Kate Middleton and Princess Charlotte.The Royal Family
“Today we share, along with Members of@theroyalfamily, photographs of The Duke of Edinburgh, remembering him as a father, grandfather and great-grandfather,” the photo was captioned onInstagram.
Prince Charleshonored his father with a throwback black-and-white photo from 1966 of the duo on horseback playing polo.
A second photo showsPrince Philipsmiling alongsidePrince Charlesand Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall atPrince Williamand Kate’s 2011 wedding.
Princess Eugenieshared a loving tribute to her grandfather earlier on Wednesday, share her personal memories ofPrince Philip.
“I remember learning how to cook, how to paint, what to read. I remember laughing at your jokes and asking about your spectacular life and service in the navy,” she said. "I remember incinerating the sausages and you swooping in to save the day. I remember your hands and your laugh and your favourite beer."
She continued, “I will remember you in your children, your grandchildren and great grandchildren.”
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source: people.com
