good morning, welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and rachel burden. our headlines today: gun salutes will take place across the uk to mark the death of the duke of edinburgh at the age of 99. details about the duke's funeral are due to be released later, as the royal family mourns the loss of a beloved husband and father. if you are having problems, you could always go to him and know that he would listen. and try to help. i he would listen. and try to help. i think he probably would want to be remembered as, um... as an

individual_ remembered as, um... as an individual in _ remembered as, um... as an individual in his own right, really. the man, and his legacy. this morning on breakfast we'll speak to personal friends of the duke, and those whose lives he touched. the sporting world has been paying its own tributes to the duke there was a minutes silence before last night's premier league game, at fulham, where the players wore black armbands, and that was the case for the jockeys and trainers at aintree, where there will be further tributes paid ahead of the grand national, which does go ahead today. it's saturday the 10th of april. the armed forces will lead a second day of tributes to the duke of edinburgh, who died yesterday aged 99, with gun salutes across the uk, in gibraltar and from warships at sea. details of his funeral are also expected to be announced later. prince philip was the longest serving royal consort in british history — and was a constant support to the queen during more than 70 years of marriage. in a special programme on breakfast this morning we will be looking back on his life with some of those who knew the duke well —

the people whose lives were touched by his charitable endeavours and public duties — and we'll discuss how his legacy will live on. first, though, our royal correspondent nicholas witchell has this report. winds are castle, where the duke spent much of the past year in isolation with the queen, where he died yesterday morning, and where it is expected his funeral will take place in st. george's chapel in about a week from now. —— windsor castle. further details of the arrangements are expected to be given by buckingham palace later today. the duke's death will be a grievous loss for the queen, after their 73 years of marriage. last night on a bbc programme, their eldest children paid tribute to him. i think you'd probably want to be remembered as, um... is an individual in his own right, really. his appreciation of how he could help the —

his appreciation of how he could help the queen always seem to be present, _ help the queen always seem to be present, in— help the queen always seem to be present, in terms of supporting her, because _ present, in terms of supporting her, because she — present, in terms of supporting her, because she was very young when she became _ because she was very young when she became queen, and it needed to be, i think, _ became queen, and it needed to be, i think. a _ became queen, and it needed to be, i think, a double act for a lot of the time, _ think, a double act for a lot of the time, in _ think, a double act for a lot of the time, in orderto think, a double act for a lot of the time, in order to allow her to take on that— time, in order to allow her to take on that rote — time, in order to allow her to take on that role. it time, in order to allow her to take on that role-— on that role. it was in august 2017 on the forecourt _ on that role. it was in august 2017 on the forecourt of— on that role. it was in august 2017 on the forecourt of tim _ on that role. it was in august 2017 on the forecourt of tim pallas - on that role. it was in august 2017i on the forecourt of tim pallas that the duke carried out his final solo engagement, inspecting a parade by the royal marines. it was pouring with rain, yet the duke, who was then 96, was not to be deterred. duty came first that day, as it had for so many decades. so often alongside the queen, but also pursuing his own public programme to which he brought his own famously forthright style. but the public image of the duke walking a few paces behind his wife only tells part of the story. his greatest contribution was the unseen support he gave to the queen as she coped with the often solitary role of head of state. occasionally she alluded

to it. "he is my constant strike and guide", she said, during the diamond jubilee. he was the one person she can always turn to. just before his 90th birthday, the duke had said in a bbc interview that he felt it was time to wind down. i that he felt it was time to wind down. . ~' ., that he felt it was time to wind down. . �* ., that he felt it was time to wind down. xx, �* ., , that he felt it was time to wind down. . �* ., , , down. i reckon i've done my bit. i want to enjoy _ down. i reckon i've done my bit. i want to enjoy myself _ down. i reckon i've done my bit. i want to enjoy myself now. - down. i reckon i've done my bit. i want to enjoy myself now. with i down. i reckon i've done my bit. i. want to enjoy myself now. with less responsibility, less frantic rushing about, less preparation, less... trying to think of trying to say. yet it wasn't until six years later and that parade in the pouring rain on the forecourt of rockingham palace that there was any real evidence that he was retiring. —— buckingham palace. now the queen must continue without him. the world will pay its tributes to a man of strong personality, he made a significant contribution to the

nation's life, and his family will mourn a much loved father, grandfather, great—grandfather and husband. nicholas witchell, bbc news. we're joined now outside windsor castle by our royal correspondent sarah campbell, and from buckingham palace our reporter sangita myska. but first let's go to sarah — sarah, what can we expect to happen in the coming days? well, yes indeed. good morning to you. the royal standard is flying above windsor castle, which of course means the queen is here. the castle of course the place where she and prince philip really spent the final months of his life. they were shielding here during lockdown, and people have been commenting perhaps on the fact that they might manage to spend more time together alone in these finalfew months to spend more time together alone in these final few months than they otherwise would have done, and it is hoped that is some comfort to the queen as she contemplates looking forward now after losing her life partner, her partner of 73 years of

marriage. as far too many people who have lost loved ones over the past year will know, decisions have to be made about the funeral arrangements, and the queen is approving those at the moment. the details are expected to be released later today, and plans have been in place for years as to how to mark the passing of such an important public figure. but the pandemic has required changes to those plans. it has been made very clear that any event which might draw a crowd is to be avoided, and covid restrictions will be observed at all times. they will be no lying in state, no state funeral. as i say, the exact details later, and also later today at midday there will be a death gun salute, 41 rounds, that is what every minute for a0 minutes, fired in cities across the uk and gibraltar, and on various ships at sea. gun salutes are a traditional way to mark a significant royal event, but it will be particularly poignant today, bearing in mind prince philip's very

strong association with the armed forces. a couple of other points, the government and royal family are requesting that people do not gather at royal residences. we saw that yesterday, people were very keen to come together and share their thoughts about prince philip. they are also asking that may be a donation to charity be given rather than laying flowers, and there is a book of condolence that is now live on the royal website. people are being asked to leave their messages of thanks, perhaps, to the duke, for his seven decades of service, and of course messages of support for the queen. �* , ., course messages of support for the queen. fl ., ., course messages of support for the queen. �*, ., ., �* ., course messages of support for the queen. �*, ., .,�* ., ., queen. let's go to buckingham palace now. sangita myska is there for us. mindful of what sarah was saying just a moment ago, the official advice that exist around travel, and social distancing, and that is what people are being advised. nonetheless, i know that many flowers have been laid where you are. tell us a little more?- are. tell us a little more? that's riuht. are. tell us a little more? that's right- we _ are. tell us a little more? that's right- we saw — are. tell us a little more? that's right. we saw a _ are. tell us a little more? that's right. we saw a steady -

are. tell us a little more? that's right. we saw a steady stream i are. tell us a little more? that's| right. we saw a steady stream of people arriving here yesterday, charlie, throughout the day, laying flowers, laying reefs. most of those have now been removed overnight, and i think that is part of what you are saying, the palace are very conscious that we are still in the middle of the pandemic and wanting people not to turn up here in large numbers. what does however remain are some of the many messages that were tied to the palace gates, and they are really very touching. most of them nodding towards prince philip's time as a royal navy officer, and also the years, 73 years, but he spent by the side of the queen in public service. let me read a couple of them to you. thank you, prince philip, for your wonderful years and service to our beloved queen. family, nation and commonwealth. you have left a legacy of helping to make the world a better place. another one, fairwinds and following seas, the phrase of course often used by sailors. nevertheless, people have been

arriving through the night, including this family, he wanted to come and leave flowers for the prince. ~ . . . , prince. we are all quite cut up about it, _ prince. we are all quite cut up about it, really. _ prince. we are all quite cut up about it, really. i— prince. we are all quite cut up about it, really. i know- prince. we are all quite cut up about it, really. i know he - prince. we are all quite cut up about it, really. i know he had prince. we are all quite cut up - about it, really. i know he had been sick for— about it, really. i know he had been sick for a _ about it, really. i know he had been sick for a while but when it actually— sick for a while but when it actually happens it is different, isn't _ actually happens it is different, isn't it? — actually happens it is different, isn't it? it— actually happens it is different, isn't it? it was a sad moment and obviously— isn't it? it was a sad moment and obviously we talked to the family and decided we wanted to come down and decided we wanted to come down and visit _ and decided we wanted to come down and visit and pay our respects and lay some — and visit and pay our respects and lay some flowers for him. if and visit and pay our respects and lay some flowers for him.- lay some flowers for him. if you take a look— lay some flowers for him. if you take a look over _ lay some flowers for him. if you take a look over my _ lay some flowers for him. if you take a look over my shoulder. lay some flowers for him. if you | take a look over my shoulder you will of course flag flying at half mast. you can probably also make out the balcony on which prince philip stood by the queen for so many years, through celebrations and commemorations. i certainly have been here on many occasions, seeing the royal family waving. that was part of our national life. i think today people's thoughts will be moving towards the queen as she now comes to terms with being a widow. the most senior officer in the royal navy has also paid tribute to prince philip. the duke of edinburgh was himself

a veteran, having been one of the youngest first lieutenants in the royal navy. first sea lord and chief of the naval staff admiral sir tony radakin says the duke will be "deeply missed". his generous spirit, his delight at all aspects of the naval service, and his deep understanding of our values, standards and ethos, made him such a close friend to the service for over 80 decades. —— eight. and he will really be deeply missed by all of us.— missed by all of us. let's have a look for you _ missed by all of us. let's have a look for you at _ missed by all of us. let's have a look for you at some of - missed by all of us. let's have a look for you at some of the - missed by all of us. let's have a| look for you at some of the front pages of the newspapers this morning. and of course there is one theme very much front and centre.

the daily telegraph has an image of prince philip in his military of the youngest first lieutenants. his naval career ended when his father—in—law, king george vi, died. �*goodbye, my beloved' is the daily mirror's headline with a photo of the duke alongside the queen. they were married for more than 70 years. the daily mail features a similar headline on its front page, calling it the queen's "heartbreaking" tribute to her husband. and "deep sorrow" reads the headline on the daily express. the paper calls the duke "indomitable" and features a photograph of the queen and prince philip. we will take a look inside as well. we will take a look inside as well. we had some amazing details about the life of its philip yesterday but this one passed me by, i think this comes from the sun. we know about is fairly difficult early years and life as a refugee, as he described it. he was actually born in a kitchen table in corfu. there is a picture of him as a young lad, aged

five. that was before fleeing revolution as a baby in a fruit box. they just theyjust remind you, his mother, his lineage, if you like, was a great great granddaughter of queen victoria. so he certainly had ties to the british royal family. yes. to the british royal family. yes, and in many _ to the british royal family. yes, and in many ways, _ to the british royal family. yes, and in many ways, but _ to the british royal family. yes, and in many ways, but a - to the british royal family. yes, and in many ways, but a lot - to the british royal family. yes, and in many ways, but a lot of l and in many ways, but a lot of people will be learning today, i've certainly been on a learning curve, especially about those early years, there is so much information out there is so much information out there slots the papers i doing this. this is just plotting through some of these images. one of the things i am very mindful of, this would clearly be appropriate for anyone of his era, you know, 99 years old, is the change in the way that things were, he was brought up as a child and how the world has changed around him. a lot of people have alluded to this. in terms of what he has had to adapt to. some of the imagery here gives you a very real sense of how

much things have changed over the years. much things have changed over the ears. ., , ., , , . years. you see that in these picture tributes as — years. you see that in these picture tributes as well. _ years. you see that in these picture tributes as well. there _ years. you see that in these picture tributes as well. there is _ years. you see that in these picture tributes as well. there is an - years. you see that in these picture tributes as well. there is an awful l tributes as well. there is an awful lot in the papers this morning, but this one, how he shook the world, the incredible work rate of the duke of edinburgh and the queen, especially in the first two decades of their marriage, travelling around the world meeting foreign leaders, a picture there with nelson mandela in cape town in the year 2000, he became very adept, dignity, dealing with those public situations. bind became very adept, dignity, dealing with those public situations. andi with those public situations. and i think one of _ with those public situations. and i think one of the _ with those public situations. and i think one of the things _ with those public situations. fific i think one of the things we are very much going to try to reflect on this morning is, of course, a lot of people's thoughts immediately turning to the queen. this picture was actually taken, this is in hampshire, this was the diamond wedding anniversary. this was 2007. a lot of people are saying, and i am going to talk to a number of his friends this morning, as well as those who knew him through his service, one of the things that is

emerging, those who knew the couple well, was how much he made the queen laughed. everybody has probably heard if few anecdotes by now. hopefully we'll hear more those this morning. i think there is a real sense of understanding about the relationship between the two. and after all these _ relationship between the two. and after all these years, but they still have that ability. there is something about a good marriage, how it can last if you make each other laugh. i like this one. there are lots of pullout sections today, but this from the times, the front page of their pull—out. actually, you need to turn it around to get the full picture, because you can see he is playing polo on a bicycle and you can just about see here's knocking the ball there in the corner. there he is. he was a great sportsman. he loves the outdoors, as we know. we have heard all the tributes. 50. loves the outdoors, as we know. we have heard all the tributes.- have heard all the tributes. so, we will have a — have heard all the tributes. so, we will have a lot _ have heard all the tributes. so, we will have a lot of _ have heard all the tributes. so, we will have a lot of time _ have heard all the tributes. so, we will have a lot of time for - will have a lot of time for reflections this morning. but aware that it reflections this morning. but aware thatitis

reflections this morning. but aware that it is 6:1a a.m., and tomasz because the weather for us this morning. life is opening up a little bit more, i'm thinking particularly next week, on monday we have the changes coming with various restrictions, so lots of people are hoping that maybe there is a moment in time here?— in time here? the weather, i mean, one thing we _ in time here? the weather, i mean, one thing we had _ in time here? the weather, i mean, one thing we had last _ in time here? the weather, i mean, one thing we had last year - in time here? the weather, i mean, one thing we had last year was - one thing we had last year was obviously a very warm spring, at least the beginning of it, but at the moment we are still in that chilly phase of weather. wintry showers even through this weekend and into next week, into monday and tuesday, when things start to ease a little. the weather is not looking all that warm. the weather has been coming in from the north on and off for a good ten days or so when we had that last cold snap. we are in somewhat of a cold snap again. you can see the winds coming in from the north so wintry showers across scotland and the pennines expect it in places today. the milder is to the south of us. there is a weather

front straddling the english channel, so overcast with some out —— outbreaks of rain for the channel islands, also for parts of southern and eastern england and east anglia, but north about where you have the sunshine, not only weather is better but the air is colder. temperatures in the north may not get any higher than around three degrees and on top of that we have wintry showers across the highlands, parts of the pennines as well. though on the whole if you don't mind the chilly weather, actually it is not that bad. through tonight, i think a widespread frost on the way. a lot of clear weather around. still a few wintry showers in scotland. some of them settling so a little bit of dusting of snow here and there, and i think this pattern is going to continue certainly into sunday. the weather front that is currently straddling the english channel will move out into the continent tomorrow, so that does mean that tomorrow, so that does mean that tomorrow in the south there will be more sunshine around, you can just get a suggestion of these wind

arrows and see the wind is coming in from the north, that is cold air spreading still from the north across much of the country and we are talking about single figure temperatures on sunday, the low par for the time of the year, wintry showers mostly across the hills then into next week, it does turn i'm not going to say milder but a little bit less cold and that's because we lose that current of cold air. you can see it is actually over the north sea, in fact, see it is actually over the north sea, infact, it see it is actually over the north sea, in fact, it is a repeat performance of what we had last week. it we see these westerly winds and they are bringing a bit more cloud, slightly milder air, you can see 11 degrees, but the really mild there is way to the south of us so you have to go all the rate of the mediterranean. so it is not going to be warming up in a hurry. you can see those temperatures rather disappointing, a very steady climb tojust disappointing, a very steady climb to just about double figures by the time we get to tuesday or wednesday, so yes, charlie, we wood like something a little warmer but there is nothing —— there is no hint of it

just yet on the horizon. prince philip had a particularly close association with scotland, dating back to his schooldays in the 1930s. he and the queen have enjoyed holidays with family at balmoral every autumn for many decades. glen campbell has this report. at holyrood palace, the lion rampant is lowered, as the city that has long shared its name with the duke of edinburgh takes in the news posted on the palace gates that his royal highness has died two months short of his 100th birthday. i do short of his 100th birthday. i do feel incredibly _ short of his 100th birthday. i u feel incredibly sad. he was a real character. , . ., , , character. the prince has been around for _ character. the prince has been around for a _ character. the prince has been around for a number _ character. the prince has been around for a number of - character. the prince has been around for a number of years | character. the prince has been i around for a number of years and character. the prince has been - around for a number of years and has been— around for a number of years and has beenat— around for a number of years and has been at the _ around for a number of years and has been at the queen's side the entire time, _ been at the queen's side the entire time, so _ been at the queen's side the entire time, so it— been at the queen's side the entire time, so it is— been at the queen's side the entire time, so it is a huge loss given his long _ time, so it is a huge loss given his long service — time, so it is a huge loss given his long service. on time, so it is a huge loss given his long service-— time, so it is a huge loss given his long service. on royalty side, some remember — long service. on royalty side, some remember a _ long service. on royalty side, some remember a prince _ long service. on royalty side, some remember a prince they _ long service. on royalty side, some remember a prince they met - long service. on royalty side, some remember a prince they met in - remember a prince they met in person. remember a prince they met in erson. ~ . ~' remember a prince they met in

erson. . ., ~' ., , remember a prince they met in erson. ~ ., ~ ., , ., person. walking in the forest and this black range _ person. walking in the forest and this black range rover— person. walking in the forest and this black range rover pulled - person. walking in the forest and this black range rover pulled up. this black range rover pulled up and the duke got out and was fixing the side of the,... s very active for his age was a grima character we can all identify with. sad, and ifeel so sorry for the dear queen. all identify with. sad, and i feel so sorry for the dear queen. from his school— so sorry for the dear queen. from his school to _ so sorry for the dear queen. from his school to big _ so sorry for the dear queen. from his schoolto big national- so sorry for the dear queen. from his school to big national moments like the opening of the scottish parliament, the duke of edinburgh's association with was lifelong. the royal couple were regular attenders of the highland games when they summoned at balmoral. think they loved it because _ summoned at balmoral. think they loved it because of _ summoned at balmoral. think they loved it because of the _ summoned at balmoral. think they loved it because of the piece - summoned at balmoral. think they loved it because of the piece of - loved it because of the piece of quiet and indeed the outdoors. a man who was an accomplished he loved attending the competitive nature of highland games. in attending the competitive nature of highland games-— highland games. in glasgow, more memories and _ highland games. in glasgow, more memories and reflections. - highland games. in glasgow, more i memories and reflections. absolutely . utted, memories and reflections. absolutely autted, i memories and reflections. absolutely gutted. l honestly _ memories and reflections. absolutely gutted, i honestly thought _ memories and reflections. absolutely gutted, i honestly thought that - memories and reflections. absolutely gutted, i honestly thought that he - gutted, i honestly thought that he was going to get to the hundred. i think a lot of people largely wished

that he was going to get that hundred and gutted for the queen. i hundred and gutted for the queen. i did the duke of edinburgh awards scheme _ did the duke of edinburgh awards scheme and that is something very positive _ scheme and that is something very positive he — scheme and that is something very positive he has given to the community. positive he has given to the community-— positive he has given to the communi . �* ., , , positive he has given to the communi . �* ., ,, u community. and from inverness,... a bit of a shock— community. and from inverness,... a bit of a shock at _ community. and from inverness,... a bit of a shock at the _ community. and from inverness,... a bit of a shock at the same _ community. and from inverness,... a bit of a shock at the same time - community. and from inverness,... a bit of a shock at the same time that l bit of a shock at the same time that you knew it was coming. you bit of a shock at the same time that you knew it was coming.— you knew it was coming. you would think maybe _ you knew it was coming. you would think maybe he _ you knew it was coming. you would think maybe he got _ you knew it was coming. you would think maybe he got to _ you knew it was coming. you would think maybe he got to 100. - you knew it was coming. you would think maybe he got to 100. he - you knew it was coming. you would think maybe he got to 100. he was| think maybe he got to 100. he was like a _ think maybe he got to 100. he was like a pillar— think maybe he got to 100. he was like a pillar of the royal family and quite _ like a pillar of the royal family and quite an icon.— like a pillar of the royal family and quite an icon. more tributes will be paid _ and quite an icon. more tributes will be paid at _ and quite an icon. more tributes will be paid at holyrood - and quite an icon. more tributes will be paid at holyrood on - and quite an icon. more tributes i will be paid at holyrood on monday when parliament is recalled, to remember a remarkable prince. glenn campbell, edinburgh. right across the sporting world, tributes have been paid to the duke. the duke had a great passion and skill. i remember in the early 90s, people on the isle of wight said he was brilliant on the high seas. he threw yourself into it. carriage

driving, he was former president of the fa and also an honorary member of thejockey club. they the fa and also an honorary member of the jockey club. they will the fa and also an honorary member of thejockey club. they will be of the jockey club. they will be marking their respect at the grand national. right across the sporting world, tributes have been paid to the duke. flags were flown at half—mast at a number of venues, including wembley and all nine, county, cricket grounds. players wore black arm bands, and... ..there was a minute's silence at the premier league match between fulham and wolves, and that will be the case across all professional matches, in england and scotland this weekend. there was also a period of silence, ahead of england women's match against france last night. prince philip was president of the football association in the 19505, and across football today, players, coaches and match officials will be wearing black armbands. the grand national does go ahead at aintree later today. there will be a two minutes' silence, whilejockeys will also be invited to wear black

armbands and flags will be flown at half—mast at the racecourse. yesterday there was a two minute silence, before the first race of the day. jockeys, trainers, officials, all united in this mark of respect. the duke of edinburgh's sporting activities provided him with a welcome opportunity to get away from formal royal duties. for him, sport became an outlet for his restless energy and prince philip proved himself to be a keen and talented competitor in a number of different sports. our correspondent andy swiss looks back at the duke's sporting life. prince philip always enjoyed sport and he often excelled at it. at school he learned to love sailing and as a wedding present, he and the queen were given a grant —— dragon class yacht that make bluebottle. his main sailing companion was a socialite arthur fox who became a lifelong friend. the two of them

acquired something of a playboy image, although it didn't track from their sailing prowess. arthur fox once said of his sailing mate, i've never known anyone to take a boat across the tide as skilfully as he does. prince philip will take part in the royal regatta at cals the next 50 years. in the royal regatta at cals the next 50 years-— in the royal regatta at cals the next 50 ears. ., , ., ., next 50 years. people in a modern kind of technological _ next 50 years. people in a modern kind of technological era, - next 50 years. people in a modern kind of technological era, it - next 50 years. people in a modern kind of technological era, it really| kind of technological era, it really doesn't matter to them whether it rains it's wetter it's cold, you just get indoors. the thing about going to see is you are exposed to an element which you can't really control, you are subject to it —— sea. and i think that is quite good for the soul, frankly. this sea. and i think that is quite good for the soul, frankly.— for the soul, frankly. as an enthusiastic _ for the soul, frankly. as an enthusiastic cricketer, - for the soul, frankly. as an enthusiastic cricketer, he l for the soul, frankly. as an i enthusiastic cricketer, he also for the soul, frankly. as an - enthusiastic cricketer, he also drew praise from high places. he has a erfect praise from high places. he has a perfect action _ praise from high places. he has a perfect action for— praise from high places. he has a perfect action for a _ praise from high places. he has a perfect action for a right-hand i perfect action for a right—hand off-spin — perfect action for a right—hand off—spin bowler. perfect action for a right-hand off-spin bowler.—

perfect action for a right-hand - off-spin bowler._ prince off-spin bowler. laughter. prince philip would _ off-spin bowler. laughter. prince philip would often _ off-spin bowler. laughter. prince philip would often play _ off-spin bowler. laughter. prince philip would often play so - off-spin bowler. laughter. prince philip would often play so others i philip would often play so others could benefit. he was a firm believer in recreation for all and raised huge amount of money for that —— over the years for the playing field association for top it was on the polo field that the duke was to grab most of the limelight, becoming one of the top four players in britain in the mid—19 60s, even though he'd started relatively late in the sport. he also made it more popular. the duke's presence on the field put polo into the gossip columns. ihe field put polo into the gossip columns. ., ,, . ., ., , ., columns. he attracted spectators to come and watch _ columns. he attracted spectators to come and watch and _ columns. he attracted spectators to come and watch and they _ columns. he attracted spectators to come and watch and they were - columns. he attracted spectators to | come and watch and they were really coming to —— really coming to watch him, not the polo. of course some of them got interested in polo. and made a habit of watching it. he had to stop playing _ made a habit of watching it. he had to stop playing polo _ made a habit of watching it. he had to stop playing polo when - made a habit of watching it. he had to stop playing polo when he - made a habit of watching it. he had to stop playing polo when he was i to stop playing polo when he was 50 because of arthritis in his hands, but he had noticed another equestrian sport far more popular in

countries like germany and hungary which he threw himself into. {30 countries like germany and hungary which he threw himself into.- which he threw himself into. go on, ou stuid which he threw himself into. go on, you stupid horse. — which he threw himself into. go on, you stupid horse, go _ which he threw himself into. go on, you stupid horse, go on! _ which he threw himself into. go on, you stupid horse, go on! carriage i you stupid horse, go on! carriage drivin: you stupid horse, go on! carriage driving became _ you stupid horse, go on! carriage driving became his _ you stupid horse, go on! carriage driving became his new— you stupid horse, go on! carriage driving became his new passion. | you stupid horse, go on! carriage i driving became his new passion. he was even responsible of drawing up the rules and worked tirelessly raised the profile of the sport as well as competing in the british team. , ., �* ., well as competing in the british team. ., �* ., , , team. great britain was represented b georae team. great britain was represented by george bowman. _ team. great britain was represented by george bowman. george - team. great britain was represented | by george bowman. george bowman team. great britain was represented - by george bowman. george bowman was one of the more _ by george bowman. george bowman was one of the more unlikely _ by george bowman. george bowman was one of the more unlikely friendships - one of the more unlikely friendships the prints made in his sporting life. i the prints made in his sporting life. . , . the prints made in his sporting life. ., ,. . ., the prints made in his sporting life. .., ~ the prints made in his sporting life. ., ,. . ., ~ ., life. i was a scrap merchant. and of course he was _ life. i was a scrap merchant. and of course he was a _ life. i was a scrap merchant. and of course he was a prince. _ life. i was a scrap merchant. and of course he was a prince. and - life. i was a scrap merchant. and of course he was a prince. and at - life. i was a scrap merchant. and of. course he was a prince. and at times people made a lot about this. but he never treated me any different, he always looked at me like an equal. and that was one of the things i really admired about him. despite some hair raising _ really admired about him. despite some hair raising spills _ really admired about him. despite some hair raising spills along - really admired about him. despite some hair raising spills along thel some hair raising spills along the way such as here when his carriage

hit a concrete block, the duke carried on driving well into old age. in greek, the men —— the name philip means lover of horses and the way he handled his animals was a measure of both the man and his sportsmanship. some wonderful pictures and memories there. and it wasn'tjust his own sports but the duke of edinburgh scheme, i've seen it firsthand, how it has inspired millions of youngsters to get involved in a new sport because that is part of the awards scheme.— sport because that is part of the awards scheme. �* , ., , awards scheme. because you have been there aaivin awards scheme. because you have been there giving out — awards scheme. because you have been there giving out the _ awards scheme. because you have been there giving out the awards. _ awards scheme. because you have been there giving out the awards. yes, - awards scheme. because you have been there giving out the awards. yes, i - there giving out the awards. yes, i rive m there giving out the awards. yes, i give my time _ there giving out the awards. yes, i give my timejust _ give my timejust to help present the awards to some of the goal winners was not my own daughter has been involved for the first time during the bronze award for w could basically pick whatever sport you wanted to. it did help people get more active and get involved in something new that they wouldn't have had access to. we are going to talk to someone in

australia, actually, because it was a global scheme right throughout the commonwealth. but if you this morning have any reflections, maybe you met the duke and passing. we would love to hear from you. perhaps you or a child or grandchild has been involved in the duke of edinburgh awards scheme and let us know the impact that had on them and how it inspired. leaders from around the world — both past and present — have been paying heartfelt tributes to the duke of edinburgh — praising his life of duty and devotion to the queen. those offering their condolences included the king and queen of spain, and us presidentjoe biden, who said that the duke's legacy will live on �*through all the charitable endeavours he shaped'. james reynolds reports. right from the start of the queen's rain, prince philip was two steps behind and sometimes even out of shot. the model clearly worked. the royal couple went on to repeated in more than 250 foreign trips. there were frequent visits to canada where the queen remains head of state.

prince philip was a man of service, motivated by a sense of duty to others. i know that through the duke of edinburgh's award, he helped empower millions of people from all backgrounds, including here in canada, to realise their greatest potential. canada, to realise their greatest otential. , ~ ., , , potential. the duke was remembered in australia- — potential. the duke was remembered in australia- a — potential. the duke was remembered in australia. a country _ potential. the duke was remembered in australia. a country he _ potential. the duke was remembered in australia. a country he visited - in australia. a country he visited more than 20 times.— in australia. a country he visited more than 20 times. above all, he was a man — more than 20 times. above all, he was a man who — more than 20 times. above all, he was a man who was _ more than 20 times. above all, he was a man who was dead - more than 20 times. above all, he was a man who was dead fast. - more than 20 times. above all, hej was a man who was dead fast. you could be relied upon. —— who could be relied upon, always standing by his queen. the be relied upon, always standing by his queen. , ~ ., , ., his queen. the duke met a number of american presidents. _ his queen. the duke met a number of american presidents. in _ his queen. the duke met a number of american presidents. in 2016, - his queen. the duke met a number of american presidents. in 2016, at- his queen. the duke met a number of american presidents. in 2016, at the i american presidents. in 2016, at the age of 9a, he insisted on driving the obama is from helipad to windsor castle, making a small piece of history as the oldest ever presidential chauffeur. ihe history as the oldest ever presidential chauffeur. he was a heck of a guy- —

presidential chauffeur. he was a heck of a guy. in _ presidential chauffeur. he was a heck of a guy. in his _ presidential chauffeur. he was a heck of a guy. in his lifetime - presidential chauffeur. he was a heck of a guy. in his lifetime ofl heck of a guy. in his lifetime of service in the united kingdom and the whole commonwealth was visible to everybody for a long, long time. you will be missed, particularly in the united kingdom, but 99 years old and he never slowed down at all. i admire the devil out of him. prince phili - , admire the devil out of him. prince philip. here _ admire the devil out of him. prince philip, here with _ admire the devil out of him. prince philip, here with king _ admire the devil out of him. prince philip, here with king felipe - admire the devil out of him. prince philip, here with king felipe of- philip, here with king felipe of spain, was related to many of the royalfamilies spain, was related to many of the royal families of europe. his was a death in the family. dear aunt lily batt, wrote to spain's king and queen, "we are deeply saddened to hear of the passing away of dear uncle philip". this is how the news broke in south africa. the continent is home to commonwealth and former commonwealth states. mr; is home to commonwealth and former commonwealth states.— commonwealth states. my heart has been saddened _ commonwealth states. my heart has been saddened by _ commonwealth states. my heart has been saddened by the _ commonwealth states. my heart has been saddened by the death - commonwealth states. my heart has been saddened by the death of - commonwealth states. my heart has been saddened by the death of the l been saddened by the death of the prince, but you know, the old man has lived and but it is a great loss, but we just wish the family

our condolences. that they may be comforted. s it is a sad, yes, because we have lost a life, but then looking at the age he was, i guess is a celebrate everything. to celebrate the prince's life and no need for crying. celebrate the prince's life and no need for crying-— celebrate the prince's life and no need for c inc. , ~ ., ., ., need for crying. resident mnangagwa of zimbabwe wrote" _ —— president. but it is the islanders of tanner in the southwest pacific who may feel the southwest pacific who may feel the deepest loss of all. some worship prince philip as the reincarnation of an ancient warrior. james reynolds, bbc news. thanks for being with us here on bbc breakfast this morning.

described by the queen as her "strength and stay," the duke of edinburgh was the supportive figure by her side for over 70 years. from his distinguished naval career, to the many charities he championed, and his dedication as the longest—serving royal consort in british history, our royal correspondent nicholas witchell looks back on prince philip's remarkable life. first after them, her husband, philip, duke of edinburgh. who with his hands between the hands of the queen, becomes her leverage man of life and limb and of earthly worship. at the queen's coronation, he was the first person after the bishops to pay homage to her. philip notes before his wife had pledged his loyalty. before his wife had pledged his lo al . �* ,., before his wife had pledged his lo al . �* , before his wife had pledged his loal. , , loyalty. and so, rising, he touches the crown upon — loyalty. and so, rising, he touches the crown upon her— loyalty. and so, rising, he touches the crown upon her head and - loyalty. and so, rising, he touches. the crown upon her head and kisses her upon the left cheek. figs the crown upon her head and kisses her upon the left cheek. $5 a the crown upon her head and kisses her upon the left cheek.— her upon the left cheek. as a male consort to — her upon the left cheek. as a male

consort to a _ consort to a female sovereign, philip had no constitutional significance. yet no—one was closer to the monarchy or of greater importance to the monarch than he was. by instinct, he was a leader, yet philip had always to take second place. by nature he spoke his mind, and that sometimes got him into trouble. yet for decade after decade, his was the support that mattered most to the throne. philip was born in corfu in 1921. his family was part of european royalty. he was a prince of greece, but his ancestors were largely danish, german and russian. philip had a ruthless childhood. —— rootless. his parents were banished from greece, they separated, and he was sent to gordonstone in scotland. despite an atmosphere that suited him. as the second world war learned, he was an 18—year—old naval cadet at dartmouth. and when the king and queen visited the college they brought with them their 13—year—old daughter, princess elizabeth.

according to witnesses, philip showed off a great deal. but the meeting had made a deep impression on the princess. philip served in the royal navy with distinction during the war. when the fighting ended, he started to escort elizabeth to family gatherings. he changed his name to philip mountbatten and became a british citizen. the public realised there was a romance. yet within buckingham palace, philip was regarded with suspicion. one courtier wrote privately that he was "a rough, uneducated, and would probably not be faithful". but elizabeth was deeply in love, and in the summer of 19a7 the palace announced their engagement. it 1947 the palace announced their engagement-— 1947 the palace announced their enauaement. , ., , engagement. it is with the greatest leasure engagement. it is with the greatest pleasure that _ engagement. it is with the greatest pleasure that the _ engagement. it is with the greatest pleasure that the king _ engagement. it is with the greatest pleasure that the king and - engagement. it is with the greatest pleasure that the king and queen i pleasure that the king and queen announce the betrothal of their dearly beloved daughter, princess elizabeth, to lieutenant philip mountbatten, rn. fin elizabeth, to lieutenant philip mountbatten, rn.— elizabeth, to lieutenant philip mountbatten, rn. on the 20th of november. _ mountbatten, rn. on the 20th of november, 1947, _ mountbatten, rn. on the 20th of november, 1947, the _ mountbatten, rn. on the 20th of november, 1947, the newly - mountbatten, rn. on the 20th of. november, 1947, the newly created november, 19a7, the newly created philip, duke of edinburgh, stood within westminster abbey and

exchanged marriage vows would be out of the british throne. take exchanged marriage vows would be out of the british throne.— of the british throne. take the, elizabeth alexandra _ of the british throne. take the, elizabeth alexandra mary... i of the british throne. take the, elizabeth alexandra mary... to | of the british throne. take the, i elizabeth alexandra mary... to my wedded wife... _ elizabeth alexandra mary... to my wedded wife... to _ elizabeth alexandra mary... to my wedded wife... to my _ elizabeth alexandra mary... to my wedded wife... to my wedded - elizabeth alexandra mary... to my i wedded wife... to my wedded wife... peo - le wedded wife... to my wedded wife... people called — wedded wife... to my wedded wife... people called for _ wedded wife... to my wedded wife... people called for elizabeth _ wedded wife... to my wedded wife... people called for elizabeth and - people called for elizabeth and philip — people called for elizabeth and philip again— people called for elizabeth and philip. again and _ people called for elizabeth and philip. again and again, - people called for elizabeth and philip. again and again, they. philip. again and again, they joyfully— philip. again and again, they joyfully responded. - philip. again and again, they joyfully responded. in - philip. again and again, they joyfully responded.— philip. again and again, they joyfully responded. in 1952 the coule joyfully responded. in 1952 the couple set _ joyfully responded. in 1952 the couple set off— joyfully responded. in 1952 the couple set off on _ joyfully responded. in 1952 the couple set off on a _ joyfully responded. in 1952 the couple set off on a tour- joyfully responded. in 1952 the couple set off on a tour of- joyfully responded. in 1952 the couple set off on a tour of the | couple set off on a tour of the commonwealth. the king came with them to the airport. it was the last time they were seeking george vi �*s, who are known to his daughter, was in the final stages of lung cancer. —— unknown to his daughter. it in the final stages of lung cancer. -- unknown to his daughter. it was a farewell. -- unknown to his daughter. it was a farewell- lt — -- unknown to his daughter. it was a farewell. it was _ -- unknown to his daughter. it was a farewell. it was also, _ -- unknown to his daughter. it was a farewell. it was also, as _ -- unknown to his daughter. it was a farewell. it was also, as events - farewell. it was also, as events turned out, goodbye. it farewell. it was also, as events turned out, goodbye.— farewell. it was also, as events turned out, goodbye. it was at a huntin: turned out, goodbye. it was at a hunting lodge — turned out, goodbye. it was at a hunting lodge and _ turned out, goodbye. it was at a hunting lodge and cannula - turned out, goodbye. it was at a hunting lodge and cannula philip told his wife of the father's death. someone who was there said philip looked as though half the world had dropped on him. they returned to london to lead the national mourning. london to lead the national mourning-— london to lead the national mournina. �* ., , mourning. and now here is the queen- -- _

mourning. and now here is the queen... his _ mourning. and now here is the queen... his wife _ mourning. and now here is the queen... his wife was - mourning. and now here is the queen. .. his wife was now- mourning. and now here is the - queen... his wife was now queen. philip was — queen... his wife was now queen. philip was there _ queen... his wife was now queen. philip was there and _ queen... his wife was now queen. philip was there and support, - queen... his wife was now queen. philip was there and support, but l queen... his wife was now queen. i philip was there and support, but he was never given the title prince consort, and his role was undefined. he channelled some of his restless energy into a boisterous social life. he owned a group of male friends met every week in rooms above a restaurant in london's soho. there were long, convivial lunches, visits to nightclubs, and glamorous companions. by the 19605 philip's life is more settled. he and the queen had completed theirfamily with two more children, andrew and edward, whojoined charles and anne, and he had found a new role for himself. from his office in the palace, he promoted i55ues himself. from his office in the palace, he promoted issues in which he had a personal interest. {cf} he had a personal interest. 40 minutes he had a personal interest. ag minutes to get he had a personal interest. 4121 minutes to get around he had a personal interest. 42 minutes to get around the world. well, it's going to be a bit of a rush. it may leave you a little bit ru5h. it may leave you a little bit muddled. rush. it may leave you a little bit muddled. , ., ., .y , ., muddled. yet diplomacy seemed alien to him. he muddled. yet diplomacy seemed alien to him- he urged _ muddled. yet diplomacy seemed alien to him. he urged british _ muddled. yet diplomacy seemed alien to him. he urged british industry - muddled. yet diplomacy seemed alien to him. he urged british industry to i to him. he urged british industry to pull its finger out and complained on american television at the royal family didn't have enough money.

inevitably, if nothing happens, i don't know, we may have to move into smaller premises, her nose. ihe smaller premises, her nose. he blundered on a state visit to china with the queen. he made what he thought was a private remark about "5litty eyes", a diplomatic gaffe which dominated the headlines and added to his reputation for making this added to his reputation for making thi5judge remark5. yet philip had a sharp, inquiring mind, and was determined to make a contribution of his own. the groundbreaking 19605 film royal family wa5 his own. the groundbreaking 19605 film royal family was made largely at his instigation, because he felt it was time to the family to show a more human face to the world. and for many years he toured the globe as president of the then world wildlife fund, speaking out about the need to conserve nature. we de-end depend on being part of the web of life. we depend on every other living thing on this planet, just as much as they depend on us. he promoted technology, helping underprivileged children, and had a lifelong interest in spiritual

issues. but his most lasting creation was the scheme named after him, the duke of edinburgh's award, which encourage young people to realise their potential. to which encourage young people to realise their potential.— realise their potential. to give ounu realise their potential. to give young people _ realise their potential. to give young people the _ realise their potential. to give young people the chance - realise their potential. to give young people the chance to i realise their potential. to give - young people the chance to discover their own abilities for themselves as an introduction to the responsibilities and interests of the grown—up world, and incidentally, to make new friends and have a great deal of fun and satisfaction in the process. h0 satisfaction in the process. no decade was more difficult for the royal family than the 19905. the death of diana, princess of wales, was both a family tragedy and a moment of tension for the monarchy. it was the queen to whom the country looked for public comfort. it was philip to whom the queen turned for private support. and philip to whom the queen turned for private support-_ private support. and still, prince william, private support. and still, prince william. with — private support. and still, prince william, with his— private support. and still, prince william, with his head _ private support. and still, prince william, with his head hung, - private support. and still, prince - william, with his head hung, walking next to his grandfather. it william, with his head hung, walking next to his grandfather.— next to his grandfather. it was philip who _ next to his grandfather. it was philip who is _ next to his grandfather. it was philip who is gentle _ next to his grandfather. it was - philip who is gentle encouragement persuaded william and harry to walk behind them mother's off into her

funeral, and contrary to his sometimes insensitive image, it had been philip who had taken the lead in trying to understand the domestic problems of his children, wanted perhaps by his own memories of what it is like to marry into the royal family. philip remained physically active at an age when most men would have relished retirement. he went carriage driving and he was still carrying out more engagements than many younger members of the family. some he did alone, such as this visit to british troops in iraq. horse visit to british troops in iraq. how did ou visit to british troops in iraq. how did you get _ visit to british troops in iraq. how did you get into — visit to british troops in iraq. firm-hi did you get into this? visit to british troops in iraq. how did you get into this? but - visit to british troops in iraq. how did you get into this? but did - visit to british troops in iraq. how| did you get into this? but did with his wife. did you get into this? but did with his wife- he _ did you get into this? but did with his wife. he was _ did you get into this? but did with his wife. he was the _ did you get into this? but did with his wife. he was the figure - did you get into this? but did with his wife. he was the figure a - did you get into this? but did with his wife. he was the figure a few. his wife. he was the figure a few paces behind the queen, always looking out for her, and often guiding children through the barriers to present their flowers to her. by the time of his 90th birthday, injune 2011, celebrated at his insistence with little fanfare, he had accepted that it was time to slow down a little. i

fanfare, he had accepted that it was time to slow down a little.— time to slow down a little. i reckon i've done time to slow down a little. i reckon ive done my _ time to slow down a little. i reckon i've done my bit, _ time to slow down a little. i reckon i've done my bit, i'd _ time to slow down a little. i reckon i've done my bit, i'd rather - time to slow down a little. i reckon i've done my bit, i'd rather enjoy i i've done my bit, i'd rather enjoy myself now. with less responsibility, less frantic rushing about, less preparation, less trying to think of something to say, on top of that, memory is going to my can't remember names. yes, i'mjust of that, memory is going to my can't remember names. yes, i'm just sort of winding down. remember names. yes, i'm 'ust sort of winding down.�* of winding down. there was little immediate evidence, _ of winding down. there was little immediate evidence, though, i of winding down. there was little immediate evidence, though, of| of winding down. there was little i immediate evidence, though, of any winding down. despite a serious health scare at christmas 2011, when health scare at christmas 2011, when he had to be taken to hospital with a blocked coronary artery, he remained at the queen's side to most of her diamond jubilee programme, which took them the length and breadth of the country. it wasn't until 2017 that the duke, than age 96, carried out his final solo engagement. it was a parade for the royal marines on the forecourt of buckingham palace. it was pouring

with rain, but as ever, duty to priority. he took his time eating those on parade and taking the salute as the marines marched past to bid him farewell. —— meeting. his life after that was much quieter, spent mostly at the queen's estate at sandringham. it was there, in january 2019, while he was driving himself from the estate, that he survived a serious road accident. his vehicle overturned, he was badly shaken, and he surrendered his driving license shortly afterwards. by driving license shortly afterwards. by now, he was rarely seen in public. there were occasional appearances of family occasions such as weddings, yet he remained a supportive figure to the queen and his family. the last sight of him was last month, leaving hospital in london after a month long stay. he had undergone treatment for an unspecified heart condition and he looked frail. while he had been in hospital, the queen had had to deal

with the aftermath of the suspects is us television interview without her husband at her side. —— sussexes' television interview. his two eldest children paid tribute to him. i two eldest children paid tribute to him. ~ �* two eldest children paid tribute to him. ~' �* ., ., him. i think he'd probably want to be remembered _ him. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as, _ him. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as, um... - him. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as, um... is - him. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as, um... is an i be remembered as, um... is an individual in his own right, really. princess and spoke of the support he had given to the queen. —— princess anne. had given to the queen. -- princess anne. ,., ,, .., ., had given to the queen. -- princess anne. ., ., anne. his appreciation of how he could help _ anne. his appreciation of how he could help the _ could help the queen always seemed to be present, in terms of supporting her, because she was very young when she became queen. it needed to be, i think, a double act for a lot of the time, in order to allow her to take on that role. throughout his adult life, despite the formality of his position, philip retained his own style of doing things and made his own uncompromising mark on national life. he once summed up his approach in character list —— characteristically forthright fashion. �* , .,

characteristically forthright fashion. , ., ., ~ fashion. i've 'ust done what i think is best. i fashion. i've just done what i think is best. i can't _ fashion. i've just done what i think is best. i can't suddenly _ fashion. i've just done what i think is best. i can't suddenly change i fashion. i've just done what i think| is best. i can't suddenly change my whole way of doing things, i can't change my interests, i can't change my way in which i react to things. it is somebody�*s style. my way in which i react to things. it is somebody's style. throughout all the monarchy's _ all the monarchy's many ups and downs since the second world war, philip, the duke of edinburgh, the longest serving consort in british history, was the restless outsider who put his wife and duty first. in doing so he fulfilled his coronation oath of allegiance to elizabeth, his queen. their marriage and his support with the essential foundations which underpinned the success of her reign. in a speech to celebrate their golden wedding anniversary, the queen spoke of the doubt that she had the country owed him. he doubt that she had the country owed him. , , ., ., doubt that she had the country owed him. , ,., ., ., doubt that she had the country owed him. , ., ., ., , �* .«r him. he is someone who doesn't take easil to him. he is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments. _ him. he is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments. but _ him. he is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments. but he - him. he is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments. but he has i easily to compliments. but he has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years. and i and his

whole family, in this and many other countries, owed him a debt greater than he would ever claim, or we shall never know. —— ever know. reflections on the life of the duke of edinburgh. we will continue with those this morning. thank you for getting in touch with your own experiences and encounters. saturday mornin: , experiences and encounters. saturday morning, 6:43am. _ experiences and encounters. saturday morning, 6:43am. lots _ experiences and encounters. saturday morning, 6:43am. lots of _ experiences and encounters. saturday morning, 6:43am. lots of people i experiences and encounters. saturday morning, 6:43am. lots of people are | morning, 6:a3am. lots of people are looking forward to the weekend and hoping they can get outdoors and do some stuff, tomasz. how is it looking? it isa it is a little next this morning. certainly quite cold out there, particularly across scotland and northern ireland. —6 in the last couple of hours in a few spots. a chilly weekend and also some wintry showers on the way, especially across northern areas. notice there is a lot of cloud to the south of the uk, with a well—defined currently straddling the english channel. more clouds here from parts

of east anglia into central and southern england, outbreaks of rain certainly clipping kent and sussex. i think the rest of the country, it is a mixture of sunny spells and occasional showers, some of them wintry across scotland and the pennines. it is chilly here, six degrees. a bit mild in the south. you can see the weather fronts pulling away into the near continent. but as during the course of the night stop the skies are clear and, the winds are dropping, and we are in for another widespread frost. in the glans and the locks, temperatures down to —6, but in cities and the south, about three degrees or so. here is sunday. plenty of sunshine around. the winds are coming in from the north, a cold direction, it will be a chilly day, and wintry showers over the hills and wintry showers over the hills and scotland in the pennines, to the south, a few showers as well, temperatures hovering between five and nine degrees tomorrow. back to you. last november, the queen and the

duke of edinburgh celebrated 73 years of marriage. and over the years, they have both reflected upon their unique partnership, which was one of the endearing devotions and support. the fact of the matter is. -- the fact of the _ the fact of the matter is. -- the fact of the matter _ the fact of the matter is. -- the fact of the matter is, _ the fact of the matter is. -- the fact of the matter is, marriage l fact of the matter is, marriage involves two partners. time seems to fly and it appears to us at least that we've been fairly busy over the last 50 years. and the times of course flash past. until that is, you start looking back and try to recall what things were like 50 years ago and you begin to realise how much has changed. in the summer of 19a7, we got married. everybody thought are marriage was a colourful

occasion and brought back to life after the drury war years was that we thought so. we were then enjoying five happy years of conventional happy married life and that included two years of our own with a home of our own. this period came to an abrupt end when the queen had the duty of succeeding her father after his premature death in 1952. she was 25 and i was 30 and we had two small children, and life as you can imagine changed dramatically in many ways. but it had much less effect on our married life than i anticipated. and then after an interval of ten hectic years, we had two more children and were more or less settled into a new way of life. and like all families, we went through the full range of pleasures and tribulations of bringing up

children. much can be done by an individual but i'm sufficiently old—fashioned to believe that a great deal more can be achieved by a partnership in married. —— marriage. there often when i fear chris philip has had to listen to me speaking, frequently, we have discussed my intended speech beforehand. —— prince philip. and intended speech beforehand. -- prince philip.— prince philip. and as you can imagine. _ prince philip. and as you can imagine. his _ prince philip. and as you can imagine, his views _ prince philip. and as you can imagine, his views have i prince philip. and as you can | imagine, his views have been expressed in a forthright manner. laughter. the expressed in a forthright manner. laughter-_ expressed in a forthright manner. laughter. ., , ,., ., �* laughter. the main lesson that we've learned is that — laughter. the main lesson that we've learned is that tolerance _ laughter. the main lesson that we've learned is that tolerance is _ laughter. the main lesson that we've learned is that tolerance is the - laughter. the main lesson that we've learned is that tolerance is the one i learned is that tolerance is the one essential ingredient of any happy marriage. it may not be quite so important when things are going well, but it is absolutely vital when things get difficult. and you can take it from me that the queen has the quality of tolerance and about —— in abundance. ihe has the quality of tolerance and about -- in abundance.- has the quality of tolerance and about -- in abundance. he is someone who doesn't — about -- in abundance. he is someone who doesn't take _ about -- in abundance. he is someone who doesn't take easily _ about -- in abundance. he is someone who doesn't take easily to _ who doesn't take easily to compliments. but he has quite simply been nry— compliments. but he has quite simply been my strength and stay all these

years _ been my strength and stay all these years and — been my strength and stay all these years. and i and his whole family, and this— years. and i and his whole family, and this and — years. and i and his whole family, and this and many other countries owe him _ and this and many other countries owe him a — and this and many other countries owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim _ owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or— owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim orwe owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or we shall ever know. in 1991, on the occasion of his 70th birthday, the duke of edinburgh gave an interview to the bbc'sjohn humphries. it was a chance for prince philip to look back over his life and reflect on many of his experiences. you must remember that i was 17 in 1930, whatever it was, nine, and that was, 3081 suppose it was then. the war was threatening and i didn't have anything else in mind particularly and it was quite

obvious that everybody was going to get involved so it was apparent to me that the best thing that i could do was to join one of the services anyway if i could. and at that time i was virtually stateless i think. i had a danish passport but the navy had a danish passport but the navy had said they would accept me. so i went into the navy. certainly at the instigation of my uncle, lord mountbatten. and i think probably left my own devices i probably would have joined the air force, but then i wouldn't have been here now. lather? i wouldn't have been here now. why? do ou i wouldn't have been here now. why? do you know — i wouldn't have been here now. why? do you know anybody _ i wouldn't have been here now. why? do you know anybody who _ i wouldn't have been here now. why? do you know anybody who joined the air force in 1939 who is still alive today? very few, i can tell you. you are assuming _ today? very few, i can tell you. you are assuming perhaps you would have been a _ are assuming perhaps you would have been a fighter pilot? ella make any pilot, _ been a fighter pilot? ella make any pilot, had _ been a fighter pilot? ella make any pilot, had a — been a fighter pilot? ella make any pilot, had a jolly difficult time. statistically it was quite impossible for any bomber crew to do a full tour— impossible for any bomber crew to do a full tour of — impossible for any bomber crew to do a full tour of 20... moving back from the air force that

you never did join and the navy that you never did join and the navy that you did, _ you never did join and the navy that you did, there is a model here of the ship you commanded. what about that period? then commander of the ship? _ that period? then commander of the ship? |t— that period? then commander of the shi - ? �* . , that period? then commander of the shi . ? �* ., , , that period? then commander of the shi - ? �* ., , , ., ship? it didn't last very long. i onl had ship? it didn't last very long. i only had it _ ship? it didn't last very long. i only had it for _ ship? it didn't last very long. i only had it for a _ ship? it didn't last very long. i only had it for a year - ship? it didn't last very long. i only had it for a year because | ship? it didn't last very long. i i only had it for a year because then i had to welcome it all got rather difficult to stop if you remember the late king was not very well and it was decided that the queen should, that we should go to canada in 1951 so had to come back from that and then the king was going to go to australia and he couldn't so we were sent off on that and then of course he died so that was the end of the naval career. i course he died so that was the end of the naval career.— of the naval career. i think| read a comment— of the naval career. i think| read a comment from _ of the naval career. i think| read a comment from you _ of the naval career. i think| read a comment from you to - of the naval career. i think| read a comment from you to the i of the naval career. i think i read | a comment from you to the effect that the _ a comment from you to the effect that the one what if that you regret is that— that the one what if that you regret is that you — that the one what if that you regret is that you weren't able to continue a career— is that you weren't able to continue a career in — is that you weren't able to continue a career in the navy. well is that you weren't able to continue a career in the navy.— a career in the navy. well it would be very unnatural— a career in the navy. well it would be very unnatural if— a career in the navy. well it would be very unnatural if you _ a career in the navy. well it would be very unnatural if you are - a career in the navy. well it would be very unnatural if you are in i a career in the navy. well it would be very unnatural if you are in a i be very unnatural if you are in a career and doing reasonably well not to regret completing it or at least continuing with it.— continuing with it. didn't lord lewin say _ continuing with it. didn't lord lewin say that _ continuing with it. didn't lord lewin say that if _ continuing with it. didn't lord lewin say that if you - continuing with it. didn't lord lewin say that if you had i continuing with it. didn't lord i lewin say that if you had stayed on maybe _ lewin say that if you had stayed on maybe you — lewin say that if you had stayed on maybe you would become first seal?

well, _ maybe you would become first seal? well, what _ maybe you would become first seal? well, what if? i don't know, who can tell? but it was a regret? well, i think it is only natural. i'm not saying that i commit my heart is pining for the thought butjust seen in the abstract, it would have been nice to go on, yes. iflan in the abstract, it would have been nice to go on, yes.— nice to go on, yes. can i ask you about some _ nice to go on, yes. can i ask you about some of _ nice to go on, yes. can i ask you about some of your _ nice to go on, yes. can i ask you about some of your other - nice to go on, yes. can i ask you i about some of your other charitable work _ about some of your other charitable work the _ about some of your other charitable work. the train association, why that? _ work. the train association, why that? why— work. the train association, why that? why your close involvement with that? — that? why your close involvement with that? ~ , .., , ., with that? well, because i have the experience of— with that? well, because i have the experience of doing _ with that? well, because i have the experience of doing some _ with that? well, because i have the experience of doing some sailing i with that? well, because i have the l experience of doing some sailing and being sent to sea, as it were, effectively sail training ship, but while i was at school, and seemed to me that it was a marvellous experience. it is the sort of thing you don't get in the ordinary course of events. people in our modern kind of events. people in our modern kind of technological era, it really doesn't matter to them whether it rains it blows or it is wet or it is

cold, you just get indoors. the thing about going to sea is you are suddenly exposed to an element which you can't really control. you are subject to it, and i think that is quite good for the soul, frankly. is quite good for the soul, frankly. is that what you enjoy yourself about sailing? that what you en'oy yourself about sailin: ? ~ ., ., .., , ., sailing? think that now it comes to competitive — sailing? think that now it comes to competitive sailing, _ sailing? think that now it comes to competitive sailing, it _ sailing? think that now it comes to competitive sailing, it is _ sailing? think that now it comes to competitive sailing, it is rather- sailing? think that now it comes to competitive sailing, it is rather a i competitive sailing, it is rather a different exercise. but no, i don't, i never enjoy the physical discomfort. that is why i don't go in for ocean racing. in fact the great thing about most of these occasions is it feels marvellous when you finish, not while you are actually doing it. the idea really was to complement the ordinary academic education. the idea was to encourage people to take part in those sort of things which adults eventually find worthwhile doing outside their work. a hobby, a

sport, an expedition, some voluntary service with, that was really the point. and the idea was to give them the experience by exposing them to the experience by exposing them to the possibility, to give them the experience so eventually they could choose from their experience what to do later on in life. mas choose from their experience what to do later on in life.— do later on in life. was it intended to be a challenge? _ do later on in life. was it intended to be a challenge? i _ do later on in life. was it intended to be a challenge? ithink- do later on in life. was it intended to be a challenge? i think it - do later on in life. was it intended to be a challenge? i think it was i do later on in life. was it intended to be a challenge? i think it was a | to be a challenge? i think it was a sort of do-it-yourself _ to be a challenge? i think it was a sort of do-it-yourself growing i to be a challenge? i think it was a sort of do-it-yourself growing up| sort of do—it—yourself growing up kit. it was an extension, as i say, of the education system. it is, in fact, achievable, by most people, in fact, achievable, by most people, in fact they probably everybody, because it is tailored to the capability of the individual. so challenge in a sense but not entirely, no.— challenge in a sense but not entirel , no. �* ., , ., ,, entirely, no. but i wonder perhaps whether it came _ entirely, no. but i wonder perhaps whether it came from _ entirely, no. but i wonder perhaps whether it came from the - entirely, no. but i wonder perhaps whether it came from the sort i entirely, no. but i wonder perhaps whether it came from the sort of. whether it came from the sort of kurt hahn— whether it came from the sort of kurt hahn philosophy, whether it was all about— kurt hahn philosophy, whether it was all about self—reliance, about all about self— reliance, about personal _ all about self— reliance, about personal achievement? all about self-reliance, about personal achievement?- personal achievement? yes, stimulated — personal achievement? yes, stimulated the _ personal achievement? yes, stimulated the whole - personal achievement? yes,

stimulated the whole idea i personal achievement? yes, | stimulated the whole idea but personalachievement? is: stimulated the whole idea but then it got developed by the group that eventually put the scheme together as it stands today. but eventually put the scheme together as it stands today.— as it stands today. but you regard kurt hahn in _ as it stands today. but you regard kurt hahn in a _ as it stands today. but you regard kurt hahn in a sense _ as it stands today. but you regard kurt hahn in a sense the - as it stands today. but you regard kurt hahn in a sense the sort i as it stands today. but you regard | kurt hahn in a sense the sort of... yes, _ kurt hahn in a sense the sort of... yes. he _ kurt hahn in a sense the sort of... yes. he was — kurt hahn in a sense the sort of... yes, he was the inspire of it, in some ways. but also from what is now the united world colleges. it was his basic idea. but i think he was very much an ideas man. he had philosophy about the young, but i think it needed an intermediary of some sort who would convert what was a good idea into a kind of practical scheme. �* ., , . , ., a good idea into a kind of practical scheme. ., '. , ., , scheme. are a difficult question but how would you _ scheme. are a difficult question but how would you encapsulates - scheme. are a difficult question but how would you encapsulates the i scheme. are a difficult question but. how would you encapsulates the hind philosophy? ella make he felt the education of the young should go beyond _ education of the young should go beyond purely academic education. they needed to have their horizons extended _ they needed to have their horizons extended and they needed to be made to feel—

extended and they needed to be made to feel responsible and self—reliant, i suppose. is to feel responsible and self-reliant, i suppose. to feel responsible and self-reliant, i su--ose. , self-reliant, i suppose. is you were sa inc. is self-reliant, i suppose. is you were saying- is the _ self-reliant, i suppose. is you were saying. is the philosophy _ self-reliant, i suppose. is you were saying. is the philosophy behind i self-reliant, i suppose. is you were saying. is the philosophy behind it. saying. is the philosophy behind it awardin: saying. is the philosophy behind it awarding somebody _ saying. is the philosophy behind it awarding somebody for _ saying. is the philosophy behind it awarding somebody for having i saying. is the philosophy behind it i awarding somebody for having done something or trying to inspire somebody to do something? i suppose in the _ somebody to do something? i suppose in the end _ somebody to do something? i suppose in the end it _ somebody to do something? i suppose in the end it is to encourage them to do— in the end it is to encourage them to do something and give them some for having _ to do something and give them some for having done it. some people have been critical of the scheme because they say, you are talking _ the scheme because they say, you are talking about encourage people to do things _ talking about encourage people to do things. some people 's save the people — things. some people 's save the people who do the duke of edinburgh scheme _ people who do the duke of edinburgh scheme is _ people who do the duke of edinburgh scheme is —— are probably people who would _ scheme is —— are probably people who would do _ scheme is —— are probably people who would do it— scheme is —— are probably people who would do it without any encouragement anyway. i would do it without any encouraiement an a . ., �* ~ encouragement anyway. i don't think it that is quite true _ encouragement anyway. i don't think it that is quite true because - encouragement anyway. i don't think it that is quite true because i - it that is quite true because i suppose you could say that about almost anything. it depends on the adults concerned. i don't think young people will flock to a scheme of this kind on their own sincerity. a lot of them do, a lot of them started out entirely independently and theyjust go along to an open award centre and say i would like to start it. the majority require, in a

sense, the encouragement of some aduu sense, the encouragement of some adult who is associated with them in some way, just to get them started and explained to them what it is all about and what they have to do. and where there are these, i think remarkable individual adults, they get a tremendous response. but it is the adult that will encourage the young to take part. two are you concerned at all that it might seem by people is a bit of a middle—class thing? i think it depends on your perception. if you think it is a middle—class thing, you are going to say it. i think both rural and city, and urban. a lot of people are taking part. two do you think young people, and i know this is a terrible generalisation. young eo - le terrible generalisation. young people are — terrible generalisation. young people are more _ terrible generalisation. young people are more or— terrible generalisation. young people are more or less i terrible generalisation. young i people are more or less alienated? terrible generalisation. young - people are more or less alienated? i think people are more or less alienated? think if you

people are more or less alienated? i think if you had asked pericles or something he would have given you the exact same answer about young people as anybody does today. people go through a state of mind while they are growing up which in some cases alienates them and in other cases alienates them and in other cases it inspires them, in other cases it inspires them, in other cases it determines the boss and sometimes it turns them on. i think every older generation is going to be critical of the younger generation at some stage, simply because you are older, that's all, and you look at things differently. but i think broader speaking, young people have been young people ever since young people have been young people. i don't think there are a great many governments, not all that many people, who see the need for the conservation nature for itself it is nearly all for some other purpose or for it is nearly all for some other purpose orfor some it is nearly all for some other purpose or for some reason or they see it as meaning the welfare of animals, for instance, or not cruelty to animals. they find it

hard to see the difference between how to treat animals and the survival of species as a whole. they very often if you have people who want to have protected areas, they think of them as national parks which are going to be available for them to enjoy, no matter what effect they have on the natural inhabitants. it is a much more complicated business than simply talking about having a tree not cut down for the treatment of an animal or something of that sort. but down for the treatment of an animal or something of that sort.— or something of that sort. but there are some fundamental _ or something of that sort. but there are some fundamental things - or something of that sort. but there are some fundamental things such i or something of that sort. but there i are some fundamental things such as that greenhouse effect, if we draw it -- _ that greenhouse effect, if we draw it -- if— that greenhouse effect, if we draw it -- if we — that greenhouse effect, if we draw it —— if we destroy... we that greenhouse effect, if we draw it -- if we destroy. . .— it -- if we destroy... we destroy ourselves- _ it -- if we destroy... we destroy ourselves. the _ it -- if we destroy... we destroy ourselves. the most _ it -- if we destroy... we destroy ourselves. the most damaging l it -- if we destroy... we destroy i ourselves. the most damaging things that we are doing to the environment are going to eventually, if we go on with them, are going to destroy the human population. you can't destroy nature, it will win in the end. it always has done.—

nature, it will win in the end. it always has done. whose fault is it? hours stop — always has done. whose fault is it? hours stop peoples. _ always has done. whose fault is it? hours stop peoples. but _ always has done. whose fault is it? hours stop peoples. but who - always has done. whose fault is it? | hours stop peoples. but who among always has done. whose fault is it? i hours stop peoples. but who among us in particular? — hours stop peoples. but who among us in particular? everybody, _ hours stop peoples. but who among us in particular? everybody, i— hours stop peoples. but who among us in particular? everybody, i believe. i in particular? everybody, i believe. but ou in particular? everybody, i believe. but you don't _ in particular? everybody, i believe. but you don't think _ in particular? everybody, i believe. but you don't think we _ in particular? everybody, i believe. but you don't think we need - in particular? everybody, i believe. but you don't think we need to i in particular? everybody, i believe. | but you don't think we need to look again— but you don't think we need to look again at— but you don't think we need to look again at the way we live our sophisticated lives?- sophisticated lives? what is evident, sophisticated lives? what is evident. it _ sophisticated lives? what is evident, it seems _ sophisticated lives? what is evident, it seems to - sophisticated lives? what is evident, it seems to me, i sophisticated lives? what is evident, it seems to me, is| sophisticated lives? what is i evident, it seems to me, is that sophisticated lives? what is - evident, it seems to me, is that the world cannot go on supporting a population of 5000 million people, rising at whatever it is, 2% per annum. at some stage the poor old thing isjust going annum. at some stage the poor old thing is just going to say enough. what i'm trying to do is, in a small way, is to try to prevent as the extension of wild species in the hope that at some stage they might have space to exist on this planet, or to continue to exist on this planet. because if somebody doesn't look after them, i mean they really will disappear. an off lot have

disappeared and the rate that extinctions are taking place goes up every year. men, welcome to breakfast with rachel burton and charlie stayt. our headlines: gun salutes will take place across the uk to mark the death of the duke of edinburgh at the age of 99. details about the duke's funeral are due to be released later, as the royal family mourns the loss of a beloved husband and father. if you were having problems, you could always go to him and know that he would listen, and try to help. i he would listen, and try to help. i think he would probably want to he would listen, and try to help. i think he would probably want to be remembered as, um... as an individual in his own right, really. the man, and his legacy. this morning on breakfast we'll

speak to personal friends of the duke, and those whose lives he touched. the sporting world has been paying its own tributes to the duke of edinburgh. there was a minute of silence before last night's premier league game at fulham, whether players wore black armbands. and that was the case for the jockeys, trainers and officials at aintree, where they will be further tributes paid today ahead of the grand national, which does go ahead. it's saturday the 10th of april. the armed forces will lead a second day of tributes to the duke of edinburgh, who died yesterday aged 99, with gun salutes across the uk, in gibraltar and from warships at sea. details of his funeral are also expected to be announced later. prince philip was a constant support to the queen during more than 70 years of marriage. in a special programme on breakfast this morning, we will be looking back on his life with some of those who knew the duke well, the people whose lives were touched by his charitable endeavours and public duties, and we'll discuss how his legacy will live

on. first, though, our royal correspondent nicholas witchell has this report. windsor castle, where the duke spent much of the past year in isolation with the queen, where he died yesterday morning, and where it is expected his funeral will take place in st george's chapel in about a week from now. further details of the arrangements are expected to be given by buckingham palace later today. the duke's death will be a grievous loss for the queen after their 73 years of marriage. last night on a bbc programme, their eldest children paid tribute to him. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as, um... as an individual in his own right, really. his appreciation of how he could help the queen always seemed to be present, in terms of supporting her, because she was very young when she became queen, and it needed to be, i think, a double act for a lot of the time, in order to allow her to take on that role.

it was in august 2017 on the forecourt of buckingham palace that the duke carried out his final solo engagement, inspecting a parade by the royal marines. it was pouring with rain, yet the duke, who was then 96, was not to be deterred. duty came first that day, as it had for so many decades. so often alongside the queen, but also pursuing his own public programme to which he brought his own famously forthright style. but the public image of the duke walking a few paces behind his wife only tells part of the story. his greatest contribution was the unseen support he gave to the queen as she coped with the often solitary role of head of state. occasionally she alluded to it. "he is my constant strength and guide", she said, during the diamond jubilee. he was the one person she could always turn to. just before his 90th birthday,

the duke had said in a bbc interview that he felt it was time to wind down. i reckon i've done my bit. i want to enjoy myself now. with less responsibility, less frantic rushing about, less preparation, less trying to think of something to say. yet it wasn't until six years later in that parade in the pouring rain on the forecourt of buckingham palace that there was any real evidence that he was retiring. now the queen must continue without him. the world will pay its tributes to a man of strong personality who made a significant contribution to the nation's life, and his family will mourn a much loved father, grandfather, great—grandfather and husband. nicholas witchell, bbc news.

we're joined now outside windsor castle by our royal correspondent sarah campbell, and from buckingham palace our reporter sangita myska. but first let's go to sarah. sarah, very morning to you. just give us a sense, as people absorb venues, and look at had a little for us, into the days ahead, what we know about any plans? indeed, charlie, union flags are flying at half mast at government buildings across the uk, but here at windsor castle the royal standard is flying as normal. of course, that signifies the queen '5 year in residence, as she has been for the past year. the queen and prince philip were shielding during lockdown here at windsor castle, spending many, many hours together, not having to go out on engagements and perform royal duties. hopefully that will be some comfort to the queen as she looks forward now, as you say, to life without her husband of 73 years. there are so many

people that have lost loved ones over the last year, and they will know that immediately, you need to start thinking about the funeral arrangements. that is what has been happening over the past day or so. and as soon as those plans have been approved by the queen, those plans will be made public. i think what we can say with certainty is that while a funeral plan has been in place for many years, of course, prince philip such an important public figure, it will have to be adapted and amended to take into account the pandemic with covid restrictions, because it has been made very clear that no event which might encourage people to come out to mourn together will go ahead. so anything like a funeral procession, which might have planned, will now not happen. but as i say, we are expecting further detail about exactly what is going to happen over the coming days to be brought forward, to be publicly announced later today. also happening today, at midday, there will be the death gun salute. this

will be the death gun salute. this will be the death gun salute. this will be a a1 around salute fired, that is one every minute for a0 minutes, fired in cities across the uk and gibraltar, and at ships at sea. this is of course traditional significant royal events, but particularly poignant when you think our strong prince philip's association was with the armed forces. —— how strong. that is happening at midday today, just to reiterate, the guidance and advice from government and indeed from the royal family is, please observe the rules of the pandemic, please don't gather at royal residences. people are always —— also being asked to think about giving a charitable donation rather than flowers. and there is an online book of condolence which has now been opened on the royal website, where people can leave messages, perhaps messages of thanks to the duke and messages of thanks to the duke and messages of support for the queen. floral tributes have been laid throughout the night at the gates of buckingham palace. sangita myska is there for us.

inevitably it has become a bit of a focal point for tributes, despite the advice for people not to travel there and leave flowers. give us an idea of what has been happening there today and what it has been like in the past 2a hours? there today and what it has been like in the past 24 hours?- like in the past 24 hours? that's riiht. i like in the past 24 hours? that's right- lthink— like in the past 24 hours? that's right. i think with _ like in the past 24 hours? that's right. | think with that _ like in the past 24 hours? that's right. | think with that at - like in the past 24 hours? that's right. | think with that at the - right. i think with that at the forefront of their minds, the palace has ensured that the floral tributes which were left through the steady stream of people arriving yesterday with flowers and with wreaths, they have now been taken away. but what has remained a sum of the very touching messages which have been literally tied to the gates of buckingham palace. let me read a couple of them to you. one says "to our unsung hero, prince philip, 65 years of service, 73 years of marriage to our beloved queen, thank you and rest in peace". another one reads "fair winds and following seas. but of course is a nod to his time as a naval officer. that is a phrase used by sailors, really to say good luck on your nextjourney.

as you say, nevertheless, a few people do arrive through the course of the night. this is one family who came here and this is why. we of the night. this is one family who came here and this is why.- came here and this is why. we are all ruite came here and this is why. we are all quite cut _ came here and this is why. we are all quite cut op — came here and this is why. we are all quite cut up about _ came here and this is why. we are all quite cut up about it, _ came here and this is why. we are all quite cut up about it, really. i i all quite cut up about it, really. i mean. _ all quite cut up about it, really. i mean. i— all quite cut up about it, really. i mean, i know he had been sick for a while, _ mean, i know he had been sick for a while, but _ mean, i know he had been sick for a while, but when it actually happens, it's different, isn't it? so it was a sad _ it's different, isn't it? so it was a sad moment and obviously we talked to the _ a sad moment and obviously we talked to the family undecided we wanted come _ to the family undecided we wanted come down and, you know, visit and pay our— come down and, you know, visit and pay our respects and lay some flowers — pay our respects and lay some flowers for him.— pay our respects and lay some flowers for him. ., , ., flowers for him. that sentiment that ou heard flowers for him. that sentiment that you heard there, _ flowers for him. that sentiment that you heard there, very _ flowers for him. that sentiment that you heard there, very much - flowers for him. that sentiment that you heard there, very much the i flowers for him. that sentiment that i you heard there, very much the mood of the nation, i think. if you take a look over my shoulder, you can see the union flag is now flying at half mast, and you will also be able to make out that balcony where we saw prince philip side—by—side with the queen over the many years when buckingham palace has been a centre of celebration and commemoration. and i do think about, as the course of the weekend, as we move over from saturday into sunday, people will be keeping the queen at the forefront of their minds, because today she woke up a widow.—

woke up a widow. thank you very much. edinburgh castle will be one of the landmarks across the uk that will hold a a1—gun salute to honour prince philip later today. the duke had long and close association with scotland, beginning with his years at gordonstoun school. we're joined now by our scotland correspondent alexandra mackenzie. alexandra, how have people there been remembering him? attenborough will be one of the places across the uk which is holding formal moments to mike prince philip's passing? —— edinburgh. prince philip's passing? -- edinburgh-— prince philip's passing? -- edinburih. , ., �*, ., edinburgh. yes, that's right. i am here at holyrood _ edinburgh. yes, that's right. i am here at holyrood palace, - edinburgh. yes, that's right. i am here at holyrood palace, which i edinburgh. yes, that's right. i am here at holyrood palace, which is| here at holyrood palace, which is the official residence of the royal family when they are here in scotland. it is at the end of the royal mile, at the opposite end is edinburgh castle. normally you might expect people to be coming to lay tributes here at the gate, but people have been asked to pay tribute in another way, and not to gather here at the palace of

holyrood. the fire care has been lowered, we are also just a few steps from the scottish parliament. —— the flag here has been lowered. the flags at the scottish parliament have also been lowered. the tributes and condolences have been led by first minister nicola sturgeon. she expressed her deepest sympathies on behalf of herself and also on behalf of the people of scotland. to her majesty the queen, and to the rest of the royal family. she went on to say that the duke of edinburgh had a deep and long—standing tie with scotland. scotland is in the middle of an election campaign, but all of that has been set aside for now, and parliament is due to be re— called on monday, so that politicians can pay their respects. you also mentioned gordonstoun of air, prince philip, the duke of edinburgh, did have a long—standing relationship with scotland. he was one of the

first pupils at gordonstoun in murray when it opened in the 19305. we are told that he excelled there, particularly in sport. he became head boy, he was had or captain of cricket and hockey, and tributes were paid to him, also from gordonstoun, lisa kerr, the principle there, said that the gordonstoun communityjoins gordonstoun community joins together gordonstoun communityjoins together to convey their condolences. she said he was supportive of pupils fulfilling not only academic potential there, fulfilling not only academic potentialthere, but fulfilling not only academic potential there, but also developing life skills, and she said that they were immensely grateful over the years for his presence, and support to school life, and said that he will be sorely missed. he continued visiting gordonstoun, he was bad just stay a few years ago for its

80th anniversary, and the principal said that instead of, during lunchtime, being seated and being served, instead, he wanted to mingle with the pupils there. so he is well remembered, and lots of tributes being paid to him here across scotland. political parties across the uk have suspended their campaigning for elections on 6 may following the death of the duke of edinburgh. mp5 will also return to parliament a day early on monday, following the easter recess. we're joined now by our political correspondent helen catt, who joins us from downing street. helen, just give us an idea of the process of politics over the next few days? process of politics over the next few da s? , process of politics over the next few days?— process of politics over the next few da s? , ., , few days? yes, well, the flags here in downing — few days? yes, well, the flags here in downing street, _ few days? yes, well, the flags here in downing street, as _ few days? yes, well, the flags here in downing street, as you _ few days? yes, well, the flags here in downing street, as you have i few days? yes, well, the flags here i in downing street, as you have heard across the country, at half mast. no different here at number ten. along right all government buildings are also flying the flag at half mast, at parliament around the corner. ——

along whitehall. on monday mp5 will return early from the easter recess to pay tribute to the duke of attenborough. the prime minister will lead those tributes, so keir starmer will respond. it was started 2:30pm on monday afternoon and it is expected tributes will run for several hours, right up until 10pm on monday evening. of course, many mp5 from across political parties have already expressed their condolences and have praised the work of the duke. yesterday the cabinet that administers took moments to share their recollections of meeting the duke of edinburgh. they praised his work as an environmentalist, with the duke of edinburgh was mike award scheme. downing borough said —— downing street said that ministers have received messages condolences from all over the world. monday will give mp5 an opportunity to formally pay tribute to the role that the duke has played over the last seven decades, even though he didn't have a formal constitutional role, he was certainly a major figure a formal constitutional role, he was certainly a majorfigure in public life. this will be a moment to reflect that, a mark of respect. as you mentioned, a lot of the business

of politics as usual is on hold for now, so campaigning for elections on may six, it is for the scottish parliament, the welsh senate, for police and crime commissioners across wales, campaigning for all of thoseis across wales, campaigning for all of those is currently suspended. —— senned. we will also heal us from the coming days, lots of the usual business of government is much more muted over the course of the next few days, so we won't be hearing any big government announcements. it is important to say this and what impact on the easing of coronavirus restrictions on monday as planned, that will go ahead, but what will not see as ministers out touring the television studios, the radio studios, as we would normally expect to see over the next few days. so it is a moment, i think, to see over the next few days. so it is a moment, ithink, where westminster is also sort of putting itself on pause and adjoining the rest of the nation in the world and reflecting. thank you, helen. it is saturday morning. here's tomasz with a look

at this morning's weather. and it is interesting, isn't it? we're going into the next stage of some of the restrictions lifting stopped different parts of the uk and different areas but maybe people hoping they will be outdoor socialising a bit more. how is looking for us?— socialising a bit more. how is lookin: for us? ., ., looking for us? young, the weather is lookin: looking for us? young, the weather is looking i think _ looking for us? young, the weather is looking i think a _ looking for us? young, the weather is looking i think a little _ looking for us? young, the weather is looking i think a little chilly i is looking i think a little chilly overall. we would like something a little bit warmer, certainly, into next week, but it doesn't look like we are expecting anything spectacular. it is going to be below average for the time of year and a chilly weekend with overnight frosts. we can see a general drift from the north so we have arctic air at least through the northern two—thirds of the country. the south of the country is just about being rushed by a warm front so it is not warm but it is milder and we have outbreaks of rain, so probably from around the south—west of the uk,

bristol into east anglia, that area overcast at times with outbreaks of rain. the rest of the country some sunshine this afternoon that occasional wintry showers expected over the hills and the pennines. five degrees in newcastle, may be nudging up to double figures ruefully in the south—east of the uk. that weather front pulls away and it is a slightly milder air moves into the new continent. we have a colder wind from the north during the night and a widespread frost on the way, maybe not in the inner cities and the south of the uk at certainly further north. and then tomorrow with that weather front moving away from the south—east there is actually going to be more widespread sunshine tomorrow. actually a bad day if you don't mind the chill, however, from time to time clouds will held, big clouds, and we are expecting some showers, possibly some wintry ones as far south as the midlands as well and you can see single figure temperatures only six in newcastle,

eight degrees in london. this is quite a bit low the average for what we would expect in april. here is a sunday's weather forecast. high pressure starts to build. when high pressure starts to build. when high pressure builds in and low pressure from the north—east together, breeze coming off the atlantic, so the cold current of air from the atlantic is then moved into the north sea and we have just about seen that westerly so the temperature is gradually picking up with outbreaks of rain because there is, but you can see that error over the atlantic is not particularly warm at the moment, it never is this time of year. we need a southerly wind for the separatist to pick up for the easing of the lockdown, if you want to enjoy that. but you can see temperatures only up to 12 or 13 next week. reflecting on the duke of edinburgh's personality and his different roles in public life during his time in service and we know the duke's ability to talk to

people of all walks of life quite often made an impression on those he met. everyone has a story to tell and john maguire has been speaking to people about their memories. to perform thousands of thousands of royal visits is their duty, their job. but to make each one feels so special to the people they meet, thatis special to the people they meet, that is an art form. the special to the people they meet, that is an art form.— that is an art form. the aura 'ust filled the whole factory. i that is an art form. the aura 'ust filled the whole factory. the i that is an art form. the aura just - filled the whole factory. the queen, very petite, small lady but as i said, the aura that she gives off, it was an unbelievable experience. during the diamond jubilee tour of 2012, the queen and the duke of edinburgh visited the bailey caravan factory in bristol. the edinburgh visited the bailey caravan factory in bristol.— factory in bristol. the duke was very interested _ factory in bristol. the duke was very interested on _ factory in bristol. the duke was very interested on how- factory in bristol. the duke was| very interested on how different components were assembled. he had a chat with a lot of the guys on the shop floor. i also remember he was smiling, laughing, very engaging

man. it wasjust smiling, laughing, very engaging man. it was just a wonderful experience. man. it was 'ust a wonderful exeripenee_ man. it was 'ust a wonderful eperience_ man. it was 'ust a wonderful experience. man. it was 'ust a wonderful ex-erience. . , , , ., ., experience. we were surprised at all that he was — experience. we were surprised at all that he was interested _ experience. we were surprised at all that he was interested in _ experience. we were surprised at all that he was interested in the - experience. we were surprised at all that he was interested in the nuts i that he was interested in the nuts and bolts, let's put it that way? yes, it was, and at one point, each station fit various components and he actually commented on the fact that the way the caravans were assembled are very similar to the way that they build boats. but what sa s -- way that they build boats. but what says -- stays _ way that they build boats. but what says -- stays with _ way that they build boats. but what says -- stays with simon _ way that they build boats. but what says -- stays with simon about - way that they build boats. but what | says -- stays with simon about that says —— stays with simon about that day was notjust says —— stays with simon about that day was not just the says —— stays with simon about that day was notjust the duke's intellectual curiosity, but his tenderness. it intellectual curiosity, but his tenderness.— intellectual curiosity, but his tenderness. ., ., tenderness. it was also a day 'ob for them. — tenderness. it was also a day 'ob ferinenn, theyfi tenderness. it was also a day 'ob for them, they do it i tenderness. it was also a day 'ob for them, they do it a i tenderness. it was also a day 'ob for them, they do it a lot, �* tenderness. it was also a day job for them, they do it a lot, but. tenderness. it was also a day job l for them, they do it a lot, but they were so good at putting people at age, —— eez, engaging with them, and everyone who met them felt they were special in some way. probably my favourite or my fondest memory of the day, it was quite cold and i remember when the queen and prince philip were leaving, prince philip got into the car, picked the blanket off and put it across the queen's needs to keep her warm. it was

lovely because of it reminded me above all else that they are a very loving married couple. find loving married couple. and for steve, it was his rapier like sense of humour that was unforgettable. the queen and the duke, i was letting them out and there was a bit of rubbish on the floor, i quickly picked them up, not realising my gold chains fell at the top. he looked at me twice and gave a big smile and said don't you even bank, sir? no, mri smile and said don't you even bank, sir? no, mr i don't. there was an honour to meet him. and to speak to him, amazing. b5 honour to meet him. and to speak to him. amazing-— honour to meet him. and to speak to him, amazing. as sharp as attack and aied his him, amazing. as sharp as attack and aged his early — him, amazing. as sharp as attack and aged his early 90s, _ him, amazing. as sharp as attack and aged his early 90s, -- _ him, amazing. as sharp as attack and aged his early 90s, -- as _ him, amazing. as sharp as attack and aged his early 90s, -- as sharp - him, amazing. as sharp as attack and aged his early 90s, -- as sharp as . him, amazing. as sharp as attack and aged his early 90s, -- as sharp as a i aged his early 90s, —— as sharp as a tack. there are more fond memories aboutjokes of gold chains. you limit a river when he came to bristol and lord mayor at the time, he and i were waiting to receive his royal highnes—

royal highness. colin had all the chains on and _ royal highness. colin had all the chains on and the _ royal highness. colin had all the chains on and the duke - royal highness. colin had all the chains on and the duke of- royal highness. colin had all the . chains on and the duke of edinburgh came up and went thump, thump, thump, is that real gold? sol came up and went thump, thump, thump, is that real gold? so i can imagine, asa thump, is that real gold? so i can imagine, as a grandfather, he really delighted his grandchildren. he could get up to the best level meant. b, could get up to the best level meant. �* , could get up to the best level meant. . , ., ,_, meant. a burning denier to discover more about — meant. a burning denier to discover more about engineering, _ meant. a burning denier to discover more about engineering, art, - meant. a burning denier to discover more about engineering, art, the i more about engineering, art, the environment, but also people's lives. how are you, you 0k? michaela tells me she met him while raising awareness of disability issues. he was meeting with eye level at people and he looked at me, was a lovely opportunity. how much technology has advanced and allowed us to be equal citizens. it was just

a lovely moment between the three of us. in a lovely moment between the three of us. ' ' us. in 1957 he saw the abandoned shi . , the us. in 1957 he saw the abandoned ship. the ss _ us. in 1957 he saw the abandoned ship, the ss great _ us. in 1957 he saw the abandoned ship, the ss great written, - ship, the 55 great written, as he piloted a seaplane over the falkland islands. 12 years later, they would be reunited —— great britain. the mission to bring the ss be reunited —— great britain. the mission to bring the 55 great britain back to the uk from the falkland islands was an incredible story, fraught with risk and adventure, just the type of thing the duke of edinburgh was interested in. and infact, on the duke of edinburgh was interested in. and in fact, on the day that it returned to this doctor in bristol, the one where it was built, he was on board to witness its return. he became the very first patron of the ship's trust. became the very first patron of the ship's trust-— ship's trust. what did you think? don't ask me! — ship's trust. what did you think? don't ask me! see _ ship's trust. what did you think? don't ask me! see an _ ship's trust. what did you think? don't ask me! see an aviation i don't ask me! see an aviation combined _ don't ask me! see an aviation combined perfectly _ don't ask me! see an aviation combined perfectly at - don't ask me! see an aviation combined perfectly at the - don't ask me! see an aviation - combined perfectly at the museum in somerset. he

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refused to go, wanted to walk around the whole _ refused to go, wanted to walk around the whole of the new development and really felt _ the whole of the new development and really felt it was a wonderful addition _ really felt it was a wonderful addition to english cricket. # happy birthday to you, happy —— happy— # happy birthday to you, happy —— happy birthday— # happy birthday to you, happy —— happy birthday to _ # happy birthday to you, happy —— happy birthday to you. _ he come into the station, walked down the line of crew with the boss introducing him to every crewman. it was an excitable thing because none of us had been in this position before and we'd spent a lot of time cleaning and making sure everything was spotless for the visit. he was even polishing his shoes because he is a navy person so we wanted to look our best. he is going to be missed. there is a big hole to fill there. ~ , p, �*

missed. there is a big hole to fill there. . , ., �* ., missed. there is a big hole to fill there. ~ , p, �* ., ., he there. why aren't you at home? he arrived with — there. why aren't you at home? he arrived with a _ there. why aren't you at home? he arrived with a twinkle _ there. why aren't you at home? he arrived with a twinkle in _ there. why aren't you at home? he arrived with a twinkle in his - there. why aren't you at home? he arrived with a twinkle in his eye i arrived with a twinkle in his eye and i was told not to be allowed to be taken off course by him but after we'd shown him into the main studio he said well, what is in that room there? that was the spare studio and it was the one room he wasn't to go in. and he also noticed some patients and staff on a neighbouring ward. one of the windows was partially open so he stuck his head through it. it partially open so he stuck his head throuih it. p, , partially open so he stuck his head throuih it. ., , ., through it. it was a millennium service. there _ through it. it was a millennium service. there was _ through it. it was a millennium service. there was a _ through it. it was a millenniuml service. there was a walkabout through it. it was a millennium i service. there was a walkabout on a wide _ service. there was a walkabout on a wide street— service. there was a walkabout on a wide street between minister and the assemblies and the queen went down one side _ assemblies and the queen went down one side and the duke the other and it was— one side and the duke the other and it was quite — one side and the duke the other and it was quite clear that the people in the duke side were a bit disappointed that the queen wasn't on their— disappointed that the queen wasn't on their side and there were a lot of young — on their side and there were a lot of young people, three, four, five, six —year—olds, with little posies of and _ six —year—olds, with little posies of and the — six —year—olds, with little posies of and the duke lifted them over the

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today at barrow, the launch... the launch was a momentous day in 1971, a real royal occasion. fiend was a momentous day in 1971, a real royal occasion-— royal occasion. and for two people in particular. _ royal occasion. and for two people in particular. it _ royal occasion. and for two people in particular, it was _ royal occasion. and for two people in particular, it was very _ royal occasion. and for two people in particular, it was very special. l in particular, it was very special. twin sisters sheila and anna presents _ twin sisters sheila and anna presents the traditional bouquet to the queen. it represents the twin industries — the queen. it represents the twin industries of shipbuilding and engineering. industries of shipbuilding and engineering-— industries of shipbuilding and engineering. industries of shipbuilding and eniiineerin. ., , ., ,, ., ., engineering. years on, sheila and anna remember— engineering. years on, sheila and anna remember meeting - engineering. years on, sheila and anna remember meeting the i engineering. years on, sheila and l anna remember meeting the queen engineering. years on, sheila and i anna remember meeting the queen and especially the duke of edinburgh. it was an honour to represent the town. and it _ was an honour to represent the town. and it is _ was an honour to represent the town. and it is not _ was an honour to represent the town. and it is not everyday you get to meet _ and it is not everyday you get to meet the — and it is not everyday you get to meet the queen and the prince one day. meet the queen and the prince one da . ., , ., ,., :: day. it was also the 50th birthday ofthe day. it was also the 50th birthday of the duke _ day. it was also the 50th birthday of the duke so _ day. it was also the 50th birthday of the duke so the _ day. it was also the 50th birthday of the duke so the whole - day. it was also the 50th birthday i of the duke so the whole atmosphere was absolutely amazing. find of the duke so the whole atmosphere was absolutely amazing.— was absolutely amazing. and you remember _ was absolutely amazing. and you remember him _ was absolutely amazing. and you remember him putting _ was absolutely amazing. and you remember him putting you i was absolutely amazing. and you remember him putting you at i was absolutely amazing. and you i remember him putting you at ease? you could almost see him smiling, down _ you could almost see him smiling, down to— you could almost see him smiling, down to ask— you could almost see him smiling, down to ask us questions. | you could almost see him smiling, down to ask us questions.- down to ask us questions. i think they were _ down to ask us questions. i think they were just — down to ask us questions. i think they were just two _ down to ask us questions. i think they were just two girls - down to ask us questions. i think they were just two girls that i down to ask us questions. i think| they were just two girls that were so similar that he would have a little joy. so similar that he would have a little “0 . g , so similar that he would have a little “0 .g , ., , so similar that he would have a little'o .i , ., , ., little 'oy. just said to us you are so little joy. just said to us you are so alike, little joy. just said to us you are so alike. you — little joy. just said to us you are so alike, you really— little joy. just said to us you are so alike, you really must i little joy. just said to us you are so alike, you really must get i little joy. just said to us you are so alike, you really must get upl little joy. just said to us you are i

so alike, you really must get up to some kind of fun with your boyfriends and doing swapping. we just laughed it off and said no, we don't really. fit just laughed it off and said no, we don't really-— don't really. of course the photograph _ don't really. of course the photograph that _ don't really. of course the photograph that got i don't really. of course the photograph that got cut i don't really. of course the i photograph that got cut was this business where he is doing this which is you know, do you swap boyfriends, but that was it. its, boyfriends, but that was it. a twinkle in his eye. 0h, boyfriends, but that was it. a twinkle in his eye. oh, yes. a little — twinkle in his eye. oh, yes. a little bit — twinkle in his eye. oh, yes. a little bit of— twinkle in his eye. oh, yes. a little bit of fun, you know what he was like — little bit of fun, you know what he was like. what's this one, happy birthday— was like. what's this one, happy birthday from the gorgeous girls. the twins — birthday from the gorgeous girls. the twins were surprised to find themselves in next day's papers. sheila has kept all the mementos. which one of you is which? i think... which one of you is which? i think- -- l — which one of you is which? i think... ithink... _ which one of you is which? i think... i think... you i which one of you is which? i think... i think... you aren't} which one of you is which? i - think... i think... you aren't sure! hana on think... i think... you aren't sure! hang on a — think... i think... you aren't sure! hang on a minute. _ think... i think... you aren't sure! hang on a minute. i— think... i think... you aren't sure! hang on a minute. i do _ think... i think... you aren't sure! hang on a minute. i do remember think... i think... you aren't sure! - hang on a minute. i do remember one ofthe hang on a minute. i do remember one of the managers _ hang on a minute. i do remember one of the managers from _ hang on a minute. i do remember one of the managers from vickers - hang on a minute. i do remember one of the managers from vickers said - of the managers from vickers said crikey. _ of the managers from vickers said crikey, you — of the managers from vickers said crikey, you would have thought would have launched the ship yesterday. more _ have launched the ship yesterday. more about the twins than his birthday. _ more about the twins than his birthday, yes. more about the twins than his birthday. yes-— more about the twins than his birthday, yes. more about the twins than his birthda , es. ~ ., , ., birthday, yes. memories of the day has sadly outlasted _

birthday, yes. memories of the day has sadly outlasted hms _ birthday, yes. memories of the day has sadly outlasted hms sheffield | has sadly outlasted hms sheffield which was sunk during the falklands conflict. as for the twins, they will never forget the duke and the fun few moments they shared. it was a very handsome _ fun few moments they shared. it was a very handsome man, _ fun few moments they shared. it was a very handsome man, wasn't - fun few moments they shared. it was a very handsome man, wasn't he? i fun few moments they shared. it was i a very handsome man, wasn't he? 0h, es. he a very handsome man, wasn't he? oh, yes- he was — a very handsome man, wasn't he? oh, yes. he was dashing, _ a very handsome man, wasn't he? oh, yes. he was dashing, wasn't _ a very handsome man, wasn't he? oh, yes. he was dashing, wasn't he? - yes. he was dashing, wasn't he? especially _ yes. he was dashing, wasn't he? especially in _ yes. he was dashing, wasn't he? especially in his _ yes. he was dashing, wasn't he? especially in his uniform, - yes. he was dashing, wasn't he? especially in his uniform, i - yes. he was dashing, wasn't he? | especially in his uniform, i mean, who doesn't like a man in uniform? laughs. also looking at how many crowds an event _ also looking at how many crowds an event like _ also looking at how many crowds an event like that would attract back in the _ event like that would attract back in the 1970s. extraordinary moments. we are _ in the 1970s. extraordinary moments. we are thinking about sporting connections now. sporting events going on obviously mike. some reflection from some places about... and so many sporting memories. he was patron of hundreds of sporting organisations 7 participant. he really got stuck into things like polo, carriage driving, also sailing, in the early 1990s, he was such a regular part of it. threw himself into the water and all the activities. it was absolutely

brilliant and everybody loved it. he brought such energy to the place. right across the sporting world, tributes have been paid to the duke. flags were flown at half—mast at a number of venues, including wembley, and all nine county cricket grounds. players wore black armbands there was a minutes silence at the premier league match between fulham and wolves, and that will be the case across all professional matches, in england and scotland this weekend. there was also a period of silence, ahead of england's women's match against france last night. prince philip was president of the football association in the 19505, and across football today, players, coaches and match officials will be wearing black armbands. the grand national does go ahead at aintree later today. there will be a two minutes' silence, whilejockeys will also be invited to wear black armbands and flags will be flown at half—mast at the racecourse. yesterday there was a two minutes' silence, before the first race of the day — jockeys, trainers, officials, all united in this mark of respect. the duke of edinburgh's

sporting activities provided him with a welcome opportunity to get away from formal royal duties. for him, sport became an outlet for his restless energy — and prince philip proved himself to be a keen and talented competitor in a number of different sports. our correspondent andy swiss looks back at the duke's sporting life. prince philip always enjoyed sport and he often excelled at it. applause. at school he learned to love sailing and as a wedding present, he and the queen were given a dragon class yacht, bluebottle. his main sailing companion was a socialite arthur fox who became a lifelong friend. the two of them acquired something of a playboy image, although it didn't detract from their sailing prowess. arthur fox once said of his sailing mate, "i've never known anyone to take a boat across the tide as skilfully as he does". prince philip would take part in the royal regatta the next 50 years.

people in our modern kind of technological era, it really doesn't matter to them whether it rains or it blows or it's wet or it's cold, you just get indoors. the thing about going to sea is you are exposed to an element which you can't really control, you're subject to it, and i think that's quite good for the soul, frankly. commentator: and now, a change of bowling from the pavilion end. i as an enthusiastic cricketer, he also drew praise from high places. he has a perfect action for a right—hand laughter. prince philip would often play so others could benefit. he was a firm believer in recreation for all and raised huge amounts of money over the years for the playing field association. but it was on the polo field that the duke was to grab most

of the limelight, becoming one of the top four players in britain in the mid—1960s, even though he'd started relatively late in the sport. he also made it more popular. the duke's presence on the field put polo into the gossip columns. he attracted spectators to come and watch and they were really coming to watch him, not the polo. but of course some of them got interested in polo, and made a habit of watching it. he had to stop playing polo when he was 50 because of arthritis in his hands, but he'd noticed another equestrian sport, far more popular in countries like germany and hungary, which he threw himself into. go on, you stupid horse, go on! carriage driving became his new passion. he was even responsible of drawing up the rules and worked tirelessly to raise the profile of the sport as well as competing

in the british team. great britain was represented by george bowman... - his fellow teammate george bowman was one of the more unlikely friendships the prince made in his sporting life. i was a scrap merchant. and of course, he was a prince. and at times people made a lot about this. but he never treated me any different, he always looked at me like an equal. and that was one of the things i really admired about him. despite some hair raising spills along the way, such as here when his carriage hit a concrete block, the duke carried on driving well into old age. in greek, the name philip means lover of horses, and the way he handled his animals was a measure of both the man and his sportsmanship.

yes, the duke's sporting life. and in that report we heard about how the duke was so passionate about recreation for all. that was really a cornerstone of the duke of edinburgh awards, how they helped millions of young people get access for the first time to a new sport activity, and have a go at something new. i have seen that first hand, handing out some of the awards myself, and it is brilliant how it can transform lives, sport. that has been a real part of that. we can transform lives, sport. that has been a real part of that.— been a real part of that. we are auoin to been a real part of that. we are going to talk — been a real part of that. we are going to talk to _ been a real part of that. we are going to talk to one _ been a real part of that. we are going to talk to one brilliant - going to talk to one brilliant sportsperson just going to talk to one brilliant sportspersonjust now going to talk to one brilliant sportsperson just now about that very subject. the duke of edinburgh award, arguably considered to be one of prince philip's greatest achievements, has helped enrich the lives of millions of young people since 1956. five—time paralympic champion hannah cockroft completed her bronze award while she was at school, and had the opportunity to meet the duke on a number of occasions. hannah joins us now. i know that one of the reasons you

did not progress to be other awards is because your racing career inevitably took over. but what it involved, and what did you learn from it? i involved, and what did you learn from it? ., ,., , involved, and what did you learn from it? ., , ., , from it? i did all sorts and my bronze awards. _ from it? i did all sorts and my bronze awards. at _ from it? i did all sorts and my bronze awards. at the time, i | from it? i did all sorts and my - bronze awards. at the time, i didn't do any sports. i actually wanted to be a police officer, so that duke of edinburgh award sent me on an experienced out west yorkshire police, they put me on a policing course, ifound out that police, they put me on a policing course, i found out that there are inaudible in the police, and then a number of the sections were physical, sol number of the sections were physical, so i had to take up a number of physical exercises to take up number of physical exercises to take up the duke of edinburgh awards. i initially did wheelchair basketball, that was my stepping stone into the sport. you could kind of say that without the duke of edinburgh award, i wouldn't be where i am now. it is i wouldn't be where i am now. it is amazin: , i wouldn't be where i am now. it is amazing. isn't _ i wouldn't be where i am now. it is amazing, isn't it? and it was not just introduction to the sport, it was also the fact that to an extent, you had to go out and be self—sufficient but also work as a team and learn to ask for help, which again, was something that you

didn't always embrace willingly, as i understand it?— i understand it? yeah, the duke of edinburah i understand it? yeah, the duke of edinburgh award _ i understand it? yeah, the duke of edinburgh award really _ i understand it? yeah, the duke of edinburgh award really pushed - i understand it? yeah, the duke of edinburgh award really pushed me| i understand it? yeah, the duke of. edinburgh award really pushed me out of my comfort zone, let's say about. as a disabled child, i didn't leave the house without my parents, pretty much. they massive part of the award is going on an expedition. sol much. they massive part of the award is going on an expedition. so i had to go with a team of my school friends and we had to go on a long hike and at the time, i hated my wheelchair. i didn't go near it. i tried to walk to as many places as i could. going on that really made me... i guessjust accept my disability, except that i am a wheelchair user, this is going to make my life easier, because i definitely wouldn't have got through without it. but i learned so much about it, about myself, and the award teaches you so many life skills, teamwork, organisation, perseverance and confidence, it brought me out of myself and may be independent which was amazing, because i would have been about iii at the time, though definitely needed. we at the time, though definitely needed. ~ . , ., .,

at the time, though definitely needed. . , ., ., ., needed. we are seeing one or two imaaes of needed. we are seeing one or two images of the _ needed. we are seeing one or two images of the meeting _ needed. we are seeing one or two images of the meeting the - needed. we are seeing one or two images of the meeting the duke i needed. we are seeing one or two | images of the meeting the duke of edinburgh himself. you will be well aware, and we are hearing some of the stories here on breakfast, it is really charming, actually, of encounters with the prince, when people met him, the way that he kind of had his own way of going about business. sometimes disarming people, in a way, and making people feel relaxed. what was your experience of that? the prince definitely put _ experience of that? the prince definitely put you _ experience of that? the prince definitely put you at _ experience of that? the prince definitely put you at ease - experience of that? the prince| definitely put you at ease when experience of that? the prince - definitely put you at ease when you met him. obviously it is quite a nerve—wrecking time, when you are in the palace are about to meet the queen, you don't want to put a foot wrong. he would just come in and he was no formalities, he was just so relaxed, so interested, i think that was the part that i love most about him. he was never afraid to ask a question. he wanted to do everything right. i remember one of the times that i met him, he was quite concerned, because i am a wheelchair user, he was quite concerned he was looking down on me, and he said, how would you prefer that i spoke to you as a wheelchair user, do you want me to crouch down next year, do you

mind if i looked down, you tell me what to do and i will do that. and the funny thing is, people every day don't ask you that. it is the last thing you ever expect to hear from the duke of edinburgh. but he really wanted to get it right and ijust think that was lovely. wanted to get it right and i 'ust think that was lovely.�* wanted to get it right and i 'ust think that was lovely. mike bushell was sa inc think that was lovely. mike bushell was saying to _ think that was lovely. mike bushell was saying to us — think that was lovely. mike bushell was saying to us a _ think that was lovely. mike bushell was saying to us a moment - think that was lovely. mike bushell was saying to us a moment ago, i was saying to us a moment ago, he has been at many of those award ceremonies for the duke of edinburgh awards, and there was a tangible excitement, a sort of frisson when he came in the room. it really mattered that he was personally involved in his name on the project. but he was very personally linked, individually, he would take time to talk to everyone?— individually, he would take time to talk to everyone? yeah. i presented uuite a talk to everyone? yeah. i presented quite a few — talk to everyone? yeah. i presented quite a few gold _ talk to everyone? yeah. i presented quite a few gold awards _ talk to everyone? yeah. i presented quite a few gold awards now, i talk to everyone? yeah. i presented quite a few gold awards now, and i talk to everyone? yeah. i presented | quite a few gold awards now, and he really does take his time, just going through all the young people. he wants to know their stories, he wants to know where they have been, what they have learned, i think it is amazing. his name is the award. but you don't always expect me to the person behind it. he really took

the time out to do that and showed an interest. some of the young people have done incredible things, hiking, climbing mountains, volunteering in africa, all through the duke of edinburgh awards. it just shows that anything is possible. just shows that anything is ossible. �* just shows that anything is possible-— just shows that anything is ossible. �* possible. are you confident the award will _ possible. are you confident the award will survive _ possible. are you confident the award will survive him - possible. are you confident the award will survive him now? i possible. are you confident the l award will survive him now? that possible. are you confident the i award will survive him now? that the legacy is enduring? yes. award will survive him now? that the legacy is enduring?— legacy is enduring? yes, definitely. i think it has _ legacy is enduring? yes, definitely. i think it has built _ legacy is enduring? yes, definitely. i think it has built such _ legacy is enduring? yes, definitely. i think it has built such a _ legacy is enduring? yes, definitely. i think it has built such a name i legacy is enduring? yes, definitely. i think it has built such a name for. i think it has built such a name for itself and it is such a valuable thing for young people to do. and i hope that the more people to hear about it now, honestly, with the sad passing of prince philip, that people will get involved and want to survive that legacy, and honestly, it is one of the best things i did when i was younger, so that is the message to put out there, get involved, it is amazing. 50 involved, it is amazing. so brilliant — involved, it is amazing. so brilliant to _ involved, it is amazing. so brilliant to talk to you this morning. brilliant to talk to you this morning-— brilliant to talk to you this morninu. , , ., morning. yes, the messages out there loud and clear- — morning. yes, the messages out there loud and clear. thank— morning. yes, the messages out there loud and clear. thank you _ morning. yes, the messages out there loud and clear. thank you very - morning. yes, the messages out there loud and clear. thank you very much. l loud and clear. thank you very much. thank you. i do wonder if they will get a spike in applicants to do the award scheme, so much has been spoken about in the last couple of

days. if you have been involved in any way, whether it is you or your children or grandchildren, let us know about the impact it has had on your life and their lives, on bbc breakfast. we are talking a lot this morning about personal recollections, those encounters, but also, to do with his links with different parts of the uk. and prince philip, we know, had a particularly close association with scotland, dating back to his school days in the 1930s. he and the queen have enjoyed holidays with the family at balmoral every autumn for many decades. glenn campbell has this report. at holyrood palace, the lion rampant is lowered, as the city that has long shared its name with the duke of edinburgh takes in the news posted on the palace gates that his royal highness has died, two months short of his 100th birthday. i do feel incredibly sad. i think it will be a great loss, and he was a real character. the prince has been around for 99 years and has been at the queen's side the entire time,

so it's a huge loss to the country, especially given his long service. in ballater on royal deeside, some remember a prince they met in person. we were walking in the forest and this black range rover came up and the duke got out and was fixing something...the side of... and he's a very active gentleman for his age. a character that we can all identify with. - yeah, sad. and i feel so sorry. for the dear queen. from his school days to big national moments like the opening of the scottish parliament, the duke of edinburgh's association with scotland was lifelong. the royal couple were regular attenders of the highland games when they summered at balmoral. i think prince philip loved aberdeenshire because of the peace and quiet, and indeed the outdoors. a man who was an accomplished sportsman, he loved attending the braemar gathering, the ballater games, i think he loved

the competitive nature of highland games. in glasgow, more memories and reflections. absolutely gutted, i honestly thought that he was going to get to the hundred. i think a lot of people actually wished that he was going to get that hundred, and gutted for the queen. i did the duke of edinburgh awards scheme. that is something very positive he's given to the community. and from inverness... you kind of felt that it was coming, but it's still a bit of a shock at the same time, when you heard about it. yeah, it wasjust, like, a shame he didn't make it to 100. like, it was so close to his hundred, and he was like a pillar of the royal family and, like, quite an icon. more tributes will be paid at holyrood on monday when parliament is recalled, to remember a remarkable prince. glenn campbell, edinburgh. reflections on the duke's

connections with scotland. 7:1i1iam on saturday morning. how was the weather looking? tomasz good morning. the weather is on the chilly side this weekend, that's for sure. temperatures earlier were down to minus six degrees across some parts of northern britain, and we have got another overnight frost to come tonight, and wintry showers in the forecast as well. also sunshine, so you can get the picture, it is a bit of a mix. the clouds as you can see on the satellite picture drifting in from the north, that is where the air is coming from. it is after—care. there is a warm front straddling the english channel, so slightly milder air is just about nudging into the extreme south and the south—east of the country. it isn't quite as cold here, i certainly wouldn't call it mild but it isn't desperately chilly. you can see through the course of this morning and afternoon, largely clear across large swathes of the country,

but wintry showers across the scottish hills and some of them across the pennines. mostly cloudy skies from norwich down to around southampton, without times outbreaks of rain. through tonight, that when a front will move away from the english channel and into the near continent, so the skies were clear. bits and pieces of rain in the wake of it, but generally speaking it is a clear night with occasional wintry showers in the north, a cold one below freezing for many northern towns and cities, just above freezing for plymouth, the south coast and probably london as well. now tomorrow, we have the weather front away to the east of us, so we are in the clear. that does mean a lot of sunshine on the way for sunday. also, with the northerly wind still clipping us, we are expecting showers across scotland, some of them in the pennines and possibly further south into the midlands. only temporarily wintry, some will be of rain, it is actually about 80 degrees, so it is not cold

enough for snow. —— eight degrees. the weather into monday changes somewhat, we are expecting to lose that cold northerly flow of air. the after—care is actually over the north sea. instead, we havejust a gentle drift of westerly atla ntica re, gentle drift of westerly atlanticare, that will bring another winner front in some outbreaks of rain, but we will see a gradual rise in the temperatures as we head into the week stop we aren't expecting anything particularly mild. if anything, it is still going to stay below the average. this is when lockdown starts to ease, so many of us would like slightly warmer weather. look at that on monday, still into single figures and we are barely touching double figures as we head into tuesday and wednesday. so there is no real sign of a return of spring weather. thank you very much. last november, the queen and the duke of edinburgh celebrated 73 years of marriage. over the years, they have both reflected on their unique partnership, which was one of enduring devotion and support.

the fact of the matter is that marriage involves two partners. when there's lots to do, time seems to fly and it appears to us at least that we've been fairly busy over the last 50 years. and the times of course flash past and that time has of course flashed passed. until that is, you start looking back and try to recall what things were like 50 years ago and you begin to realise how much has changed. in the autumn of 1947, we got married. everyone seemed to think that our wedding was a very happy occasion and brought a little colour back to back to life after the dreary war years. we certainly thought so. we were then fortunate to enjoy five happy years of fairly conventional married life, and that included two years with a home of our own in malta while i was in the navy. of course this period came

to an abrupt end when the queen had the melancholy duty of succeeding her father after his premature death in 1952. she was 25 and i was 30 and we had two small children, and life, as you can imagine, changed dramatically in many ways. but it had much less effect on our married life than i anticipated. and then after an interval of ten hectic years, we had two more children and were more or less settled into our new way of life. and like all families, we went through the full range of pleasures and tribulations of bringing up children. much can be done by an individual but i'm sufficiently old—fashioned to believe that a great deal more can be achieved by a partnership in marriage. all too often i fear prince philip has had to listen to me speaking.

frequently, we have discussed my intended speech beforehand. and as you can imagine, his views have been expressed in a forthright manner. the main lesson that we've learned is that tolerance is the one essential ingredient of any happy marriage. it may not be quite so important when things are going well, but it is absolutely vital when things get difficult. and you can take it from me that the queen has the quality of tolerance in abundance. laughter. he is someone who doesn't take easily to compliments, but he has quite simply been my strength and stay all these years, and i and his whole family, and this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or we shall ever know.

there are many aspects of the duke cosmic life that are covered in the papers and his marriage is one of them. the daily telegraph has an image of prince philip in his military uniform for its front page. philip joined the royal navy in 1939 and went on to become one of the youngest first lieutenants. his naval career ended when his father—in—law, king george vi died. "goodbye, my beloved" is the daily mirror's headline with a photo of the duke alongside the queen. they were married for more than 70 years. the daily mail features a similar headline on its front page, calling it the queen's "heartbreaking" tribute to her husband. and "deep sorrow" reads the headline on front of the daily express. the paper describes the duke as "indomitable". we're joined now by royal historian professor kate williams and sir craig oliver,

former downing street director of communications. good morning to both of you. i wonder if i could start with you craig and i thought process was mindful that those words we heard a moment ago of the queen and prince philip talking, and they didn't talk about it much, about how their relationship and right at the core of all this, talking about the coverage, is a personal loss. and it is really important to remember that in everything we say and do at the moment. . , ., , ,., , moment. that is absolutely right. and i think _ moment. that is absolutely right. and | think the _ moment. that is absolutely right. and i think the papers _ moment. that is absolutely right. and i think the papers do - moment. that is absolutely right. and i think the papers do very i moment. that is absolutely right. | and i think the papers do very well in terms of getting that across. it is a cliche to say that picture paints a thousand words but they have all got on from very striking images on the front pages to try to sum up more than just the images on the front pages to try to sum up more thanjust the image perhaps that shows on a surface level. i think the front page of, it is a picture of him looking rather adoringly and the daily mail has the picture of the queen looking adoringly at him. there is an image

of the back of his head on another page and he is tipping his hat as if he is saying goodbye and i think that rather well sums up the duty, the steadfastness that everybody has been talking about, but also the sadness of somebody passing after such a long and great life was to a huge amount of commentary in the papers this morning.— papers this morning. when these ureat papers this morning. when these great wraparound _ papers this morning. when these great wraparound front _ papers this morning. when these great wraparound front pages i papers this morning. when these l great wraparound front pages with the pictures on it, craig oliver was describing. and then endless descriptions inside the papers of his life and then questions about what next, but is any of that are surprised are you in terms of where he stood in public life? i surprised are you in terms of where he stood in public life?— he stood in public life? i think that the papers, _ he stood in public life? i think that the papers, talking i he stood in public life? i think that the papers, talking a i he stood in public life? i think that the papers, talking a lot| he stood in public life? i think- that the papers, talking a lot about his legacy, his charity work, the duke of edinburgh that you were just talking about, the conservation effort that his is done. and particularly as a historian, i would particularly as a historian, i would particularly like to focus on his

family, and he suffered a lot in his childhood, during world war ii. he lives such a great gap in the royal family and british society, even though he retired just a few years ago in 2017. it is hard to think that the queen has had a reign of, the goldenjubilee, the diamond jubilee and she is the first edition on to sub —— celebrate the next one. one of a handful in the world, and she will not do it with him by her side was a big will have also been his 70 years as consort, the longest serving consort who has supported her all the way through the moment in 1952 when they had to tell that she was queen and her beloved father has died. a role that he was, that was thrust upon the much earlier than expected. but also as president obama was saying in his long essay he wrote on his personal page yesterday saying that he found a way

to lead without demanding the spotlight are both through service in world war ii, but also as a consort, particularly through championing, postwar britain it was a recession and philip's application of industry and design as a way of creating commercial solutions for both industry and people's lives, was so important. he really did carve out his own, and the queen was striking to see on the bbc yesterday, saying he could always talk to him and go with him to a problem that may go to him with a problem that may go to him with a problem and he would noise try to help. problem and he would noise try to hel. , . problem and he would noise try to hel . , ., , problem and he would noise try to hel. , ., , ., problem and he would noise try to hel. , ., ,., ., , ., problem and he would noise try to hel. ,., ,., ., , ., , problem and he would noise try to hel. ,., .,, ., , help. draw up a few dots for us, you are at the bbc— help. draw up a few dots for us, you are at the bbc at _ help. draw up a few dots for us, you are at the bbc at the _ help. draw up a few dots for us, you are at the bbc at the itn _ help. draw up a few dots for us, you are at the bbc at the itn and - help. draw up a few dots for us, you are at the bbc at the itn and in i are at the bbc at the itn and in conversations with david cameron. draw us some links between the planning around funeral arrangements and the link between downing street, buckingham palace and the media more generally. we are awaiting of course

details more specifically, butjust inking about how much thought goes into that in advance.— into that in advance. there is a hue into that in advance. there is a huge amount _ into that in advance. there is a i huge amount of thought that goes into it and probably every couple of months the palace will pull together a lot of its institutions around the state and basically make sure they are all lined up and understanding of what was likely to happen in the event of a death of a major royal. they called each of the events a particular title and then they were all named after a different ridge. for some particular reason. and you would often talk through that in detail. the other thing people are surprised to hear is often when i was in numberten, surprised to hear is often when i was in number ten, you could see something go into the diary that basically the recording of a tribute to somebody from they eventually when they were still alive so they are significant figures. almost as soon as prince philip announced that he died, you saw this flood of material come out there and it reveals really what some people i think would be surprised, the degree of preparation that goes into make

sure that, with a significant death like this. is sure that, with a significant death like this. , ., .., , ., like this. is right of course that such significant _ like this. is right of course that such significant attention i like this. is right of course that such significant attention is i like this. is right of course that i such significant attention is given to some public figure. some people might say the coverage is too much but what do you think the duke himself would have made of it all? it is interesting he said he doesn't want to lie in state and he is obviously a figure that didn't like a lot of this. what shines out of the coverage today is that was in the coverage today is that was in the scriptures of a rule that you had to be two steps behind the queen and supporting her all the time and yet this amazing character was bursting out all the time. he was a figure that all of us had throughout our lives for a very long time and had a real sense of his personality. even though the boundaries of his role was supposed to be supporting and not saying very much and i think it is an extraordinary tribute to him that he managed to do that while also being seen as such a steadfast supporter of the queen.— also being seen as such a steadfast

supporter of the queen. kate, do you want to pick — supporter of the queen. kate, do you want to pick up _ supporter of the queen. kate, do you want to pick up on — supporter of the queen. kate, do you want to pick up on that _ supporter of the queen. kate, do you want to pick up on that then? - supporter of the queen. kate, do you want to pick up on that then? i i want to pick up on that then? i think it is very true. he was at the heart of the royal institution and yet very much had his own way of going about business. yes, that's true, and their work _ true, and their work comparisons made to prince albert but is completely different because of the queen had a constitutional role and it was made very clear to prince philip that he wouldn't be sitting in on prime ministerial meetings or advising that he will be unofficial advisor. so he was asked, will people be talking to you when you became consort, did they tell you what to do? he says no, i have had to go along my own way. and really i think the fact that he did so much, 22,000 engagements over 750 organisations he was a patron of, conservation, with the world wildlife fund, and particularly the focus on animals, notjust animals but also the habitat. you had to conserve where they live. the duke of edinburgh. we also have to remember that when prince philip came into the family, there was a lot of anti— german, xenophobia

against him, people saying the queen should never have married him even though the service, the brave service on the allied side, he saved so many men's lives. he had to overcome a lot of things against him, even him setting up the duke of edinburgh award. it has been incredible and given so many young people so much. so he is someone who, in the early days, and i think some adversity, he really has become someone, he was such a crucial ceo of the family firm which he called it himself, and a support to the queen, and consort, and all these tributes that craig was just talking about, they really draw out the fact that prince philip, a man who was a refugee, a man who came from a family, who he said, he had no fixed home, no fixed abode, became someone who devoted himself to the monarchy into the queen. find who devoted himself to the monarchy into the queen.— into the queen. and kate, in the short time _ into the queen. and kate, in the short time that _ into the queen. and kate, in the short time that we _ into the queen. and kate, in the short time that we have - into the queen. and kate, in the short time that we have left, i into the queen. and kate, in the i short time that we have left, again, a lot of the papers are asking what does this mean for the queen now?

personally and professionally, for her role, in public life in the future? even though he was in the background he has always been there for the queen and especially the last year due to covid—i9, they have been in a bubble together and christmas which is usually a large royal occasion was just the two of them and other staff in windsor castle. so she spent a lot of time with him and we know also due to the restrictions it's not like all her relations can look after and gather round, it's quite restricted about who we can meet inside so it is very hard for her. but i think because of the private funeral that is coming up next weekend, that will be very comforting to her and she is in a period of mourning for much longer and i certainly think this is something that the great long years, it's sad he didn't make 100, but

it's sad he didn't make 100, but it's hard for her for the first time to be without someone who she has been friends with since she was 13, she met much earlier, he has always beenin she met much earlier, he has always been in her life and supporting her and now she is alone.— been in her life and supporting her and now she is alone. thank you very much. and now she is alone. thank you very much- former— and now she is alone. thank you very much. former director _ and now she is alone. thank you very much. former director of _ much. former director of communications for david cameron. thank you both. good morning welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and rachel burden. our headlines today... gun salutes will take place across the uk to mark the death of the duke of edinburgh at the age of 99. details about the duke's funeral are due to be released later, as the royal family mourns the loss of a beloved husband and father. if you were having problems, you could always go to him and know

that he would listen and try to help. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as... ..as an individual in his own right really. the man, and his legacy. this morning on breakfast we'll speak to personal friends of the duke, and those whose lives he touched. those and those whose lives he touched. tributes, the m salutes those tributes, the military gun salutes will take place at the four national capitals and at military bases, ships offshore and also here, at the portsmouth naval base. it's saturday 10th april. the armed forces will lead a second day of tributes to the duke of edinburgh, who died yesterday aged 99, with gun salutes across the uk, in gibraltar and from warships at sea. details of his funeral are also expected to be announced later. prince philip was a constant support to the queen during more

than 70 years of marriage. in a special programme on breakfast this morning we will be looking back on his life with some of those who knew the duke well. also the people whose lives were touched by his charitable endeavors and public duties, and we'll discuss how his legacy will live on. first, though, our royal correspondent nicholas witchell has this report. windsor castle, where the duke spent much of the last year in isolation with the queen, where he died yesterday morning and where it's expected his funeral will take place in saint georges chapel in about a week from now. further details of the arrangements are expected to be given by buckingham palace later today. the duke's death will be a grievous loss for the queen after their 73 years of marriage. last night on a bbc programme, their eldest children paid tribute to him. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as... ..as an individual in his own right, really. his appreciation of how he could help the queen always seem

to be present in terms of supporting her, because she was very young when she became queen and it needed to be, i think, a double act for a lot of that time, in order to allow her to take on that role. it was in august 2017, on the forecourt of buckingham palace, that the duke carried out his final solo engagement, inspecting a parade by the royal marines. it was pouring with rain, yet the duke, who was then 96, was not to be deterred. duty came first that day, as it had for so many decades, so often alongside the queen, but also pursuing his own public programme to which he brought his own famously forthright style. but the public image of the duke walking a few paces behind his wife only tells part of the story. his greatest contribution was the unseen support he gave to the queen as she coped with the often solitary role of head of state. occasionally, she alluded to it.

"he is my constant strength and guide" she said during the diamond jubilee. he was the one person she could always turn to. just before his 90th birthday, the duke had said in a bbc interview that he felt it was time to wind down. i reckon i've done my bit. i want to enjoy myself for a bit now. with less responsibility, less frantic rushing about, less preparation, less trying to think of something to say. hip hip. hooray. yet it wasn't until six years later and that parade in the pouring rain on the forecourt of buckingham palace that there was any real evidence that he was retiring. now the queen must continue without him. the world will pay its tributes to a man of strong personality who made a significant contribution

to the nation's life. and his family will mourn a much loved father, grandfather, great—grandfather and husband. nicholas witchell, bbc news. we're joined now outside windsor castle by our royal correspondent sarah campbell, and from buckingham palace our reporter sangita myska. sarah, what can we expect to happen in the coming days? it is fairly quiet here this morning. starting to get a little busier. the union flags are flying at half—mast across government buildings. it is flying as normal at the royal standard, the queen is in residence here. it was announced yesterday her husband had passed away and were to have them at spent much of the last year here shielding during lockdown. they celebrated their 73rd wedding anniversary here,

almost a year ago he celebrated his 99th birthday. going forward, amidst the queen's grief, as people will know who have lost loved ones, you have to make decisions, carry on, think about funeral arrangements and that's what she will have been doing yesterday and today and as soon as those plans have been approved, they will be made public and i think what has been made absolutely clear is that the priority will be to observe covid restrictions, trying to prevent any public gatherings. so, behind me you can see, any plans they might have been for any public funeral processions now well not happen. exact details to be given later today. to let you know some other things that are happening, if you can still hear me, at midday today, there will be a gun salute, 41 rounds, one fired every minute for a0 minutes, a1 rounds, one fired every minute for a0 minutes, will be fired in cities across the uk, gibraltar and various ships at sea. very

traditional in any big royal event, particularly poignant today, given prince philip's strong association with the armed forces. i should reiterate, the royal guidance, government guidance that people are asking people not to gather at royal residences, to maybe consider giving a donation to charity rather than leaving flowers and leave any messages they wish to leave in the online book of condolence which now has been opened up at the royal website. i took a wander down to windsor great park were yesterday lots of flowers had been left. those were gathered aptly last night and taken in the grounds and there is a handful of bunches which have already been left today. one of the messages read extraordinary man, extraordinary life, national hero, nothing more needs to be said. competing with horses and couples but we heard you loud and clear. give us a sense of behind—the—scenes ofjust how give us a sense of behind—the—scenes of just how events give us a sense of behind—the—scenes ofjust how events unfolded yesterday and how the nation learned

the news about what had happened? {lit the news about what had happened? of course the announcement was released just after midday, the statement from the palace. saying that prince philip, the queens beloved husband, had passed away. from that point, what was extraordinary was the speed of the tributes, the level of tributes, from across the world. i was basic buckingham palace yesterday, i was surrounded by 30 or a0 news crews from channels from across the globe. i think it really struck home that prince philip was a nationalfigure, in british life but also very much a global figure and what also struck me was there were hundreds of people that were going to buckingham palace, some of them were in london anyway but because they had the news they wanted to go there, they were of all ages. prince philip wrote something to people of all ages, philip wrote something to people of allages, one philip wrote something to people of all ages, one woman i spoke to said he hasjust been

all ages, one woman i spoke to said he has just been around since i have been born. he is part of my life. i think that is what people are feeling. also people very interested to hear and read all the tributes and may be to learn a little bit more about a man that they thought they might have known, had seen him walk two steps behind the queen, seen him wave from the balcony at buckingham palace but actually finding out about his links with industry, his environmentalism which was, he was pioneering years before it became such an issue that it is today and all of these things perhaps that people did not really know about prince philip, think people are learning now and it has been interesting to see the reaction from people both young and old. thank you so much. floral tributes have been laid throughout the night at the gates of buckingham palace. sangita myska is there for us. sarah referenced that buckingham palace is telling people to abide by travel restrictions, keep in tune

with social—distancing regulations. that necessarily is changing how things are down there. tell us a little more. things are down there. tell us a little more-— little more. absolutely right, if ou look little more. absolutely right, if you look behind _ little more. absolutely right, if you look behind me, _ little more. absolutely right, if you look behind me, this i little more. absolutely right, if you look behind me, this of. little more. absolutely right, if- you look behind me, this of course, buckingham palace, that i iconic, seen so many times, seen prince philip stand side by side with the queen behind me, central this building to public life of the uk and of course as a result, yesterday when people started hearing the news that prince philip had passed away, many, many people came here with flowers, wreaths, floral tributes of all kinds to leave them outside the gates of buckingham palace. in the early hours of this morning, most of those were taken up and taken inside the gates and you are right, the palace is very, very mindful of the fact that we're still in the middle of a pandemic. yes, restrictions are easing the are staying local and as

a result, ithink easing the are staying local and as a result, i think what they are trying to do is avoid creating a site for people to come and look at. what has been left behind however are some really tender personal tributes that have been tied to the gates of the palace. let me read a couple of them to you. almost all of them, the sentiment saying we recognise that prince philip played an essential role and paying tribute to his service and sense of duty. here is "sixty five years of service, 73 years of marriage to our beloved queen. thank you and rest in peace." we have heard so much in the last few hours and yesterday about his life as a naval officer and he was of course when he first met the then princess elizabeth. i like this one. "fairwinds

then princess elizabeth. i like this one. "fair winds following seas." that is a phrase used by sailors to wish fellow sailors are good onward journey. and i think it is the nature of the kind of tenderness of these messages that really strikes you when you start reading them one after the other, tied so closely to those gates. as you say, both the government and the palace mindful of restrictions, ask people not to turn up restrictions, ask people not to turn up in large numbers. if you do, you will be asked to leave your flowers and moved gently on. as sarah said so eloquently, all of the arrangements for prince philip's funeral have of course been impacted by that but very much in the tradition of public service and public life, the palace today say please be thoughtful about how you would like to pay tribute prince philip and suggesting that people choose a charity and make a donation as a nice way of remembering the

duke of edinburgh.— edinburgh castle will be one of the landmarks across the uk that will hold a a1—gun salute to honour prince philip later today. the duke had long and close association with scotland, beginning with his years at gordonstoun school. we're joined now by our scotland correspondent alexandra mackenzie. alexandra, how have people there been remembering him? lam iamat i am at the gates of holyrood palace which is the official residence of the queen when she is here in scotland and it's at the end of the royal mile, the opposite end from edinburgh castle which will see the gun salute at midday. it has been quite quiet here again, people being told to pay their respect in other ways and not to come and gather at the palace gates. we have seen a few people, flowers, but those flowers have been removed so that there is no focus of attention here. the flag

has been lowered, as it has been over at the scottish parliament which is just a few steps from here. the first minister nicola sturgeon has been leading the tributes. she said she expressed her deepest sympathy on behalf of the people of scotland to her majesty the queen and the rest of the royal family. she said the duke of edinburgh had deep and long—standing ties to scotland. you also mentioned gordonstoun earlier, prince philip, the duke of edinburgh was one of the first pupils at gordonstoun and the principal they are said the gordonstoun communityjoin together gordonstoun community join together to gordonstoun communityjoin together to convey their condolences and expressed his sadly he is going to be missed by the school and their whole community.— be missed by the school and their whole community. thank you very much. political parties across the uk have suspended their campaigning for elections on 6th may following the death of the duke of edinburgh.

we're joined now by our political correspondent helen catt, who joins us from downing street. just take us through what will be happening in the days ahead and what the implications are for how it affects the ordinary business of politics. affects the ordinary business of olitics. ~ , , ., politics. mps will be returning on monda , politics. mps will be returning on monday. a _ politics. mps will be returning on monday. a day — politics. mps will be returning on monday, a day earlier _ politics. mps will be returning on monday, a day earlier than i politics. mps will be returning on i monday, a day earlier than planned to the comments, so they can pay tribute to the duke of edinburgh. the prime minister will lead to tributes, sir keir starmer will respond and individual mps will get up respond and individual mps will get up and pay their own tributes throughout the afternoon. it's expected to run several hours, probably expected to run until 10pm in the evening and so lindsay hoyle expected to be a day of sadness, fond memories and one thing prince philip did have, humour. mps across parties expressed their condolences and praised the work the duke of edinburgh dead. yesterday, when the

cabinet met, ministers shared their recollections of meeting him. also the duke of edinburgh award scheme for young people. what monday will do is give mps this very formal way of marking their own tributes to the duke of edinburgh who of course did not have a formal constitutional role but obviously paid such a huge part in the uk's public life for the last seven decades. that's what's happening on monday. from tuesday onwards, the commons will return to business as usual but it's not entirely going to be politics as usual. as you mention, campaigning has been suspended in the elections due to take place on may six. the scottish parliament, the senedd, many local councils in england and wales campaigning for the election is currently suspended. we will see a change in government activity too, more muted, planned government announcements won't now be made. we

won't get routine press releases and whilst if there are reporting announcements to be made on public health messaging around coronavirus, we will not get other big government announcements. it will not affect the easing of lockdown restrictions in england, that will still go ahead as planned on monday. but we will not see ministers out on visits are doing lots of broadcasting interviews as we would usually expect to see, at least in the coming days. here in downing street, the flags are flying at half—mast as they are on government buildings all along whitehall as westminsterjoins the nation and the world in on that subject we will be talking about later about the duke of edinburgh award scheme he set up on some of the really beautiful memories and thoughts from you about the impact this had. i will read one from helen as an example. "it was 1978, i was 16 and the award changed my life. an opportunity to affected by the troubles on holiday together,

irrespective of religion. a life changing experience. to receive my gold award was life changing experience. he was the most charismatic person i have ever met." thank you for sending martin. here's tomasz with a look at this morning's weather. good morning. the weather is going to be a little on the chilly side, it will stay like it through the weekend and through the weekend. overnight frosts and even a few wintry showers in the forecast. let's see what's happening. this is the satellite picture and you will notice more cloud in the south of the country, because there is a weather front straddling the english channel. in the north, the clouds are coming in from the arctic so that's where the air is coming from and hence colder across scotland, northern ireland and broadly speaking the northern

two thirds of the country. in the south will be have the weather front it's just that little bit milder. in the south with this weather front close by, it's actually pretty cloudy old away from roughly exeter, central southern england to london and east anglia and the south—east. outbreaks of rain at times but the rest of the country, a mixture of sunny spells and occasional wintry showers. particularly across the hills of scotland and pennine. temperatures in aberdeen, four, liverpool eight, touching double figures in the south—west. that weather front moves away, still if few showers once it clears but eventually i think a clear night ahead, for most of us with just a scattering of wintry showers in the north and a frosty one. temperatures below freezing, possibly as low was -6 below freezing, possibly as low was —6 in rural spots of northern britain. here is the weather map for sunday. weatherfronts britain. here is the weather map for sunday. weather fronts to the east of us, we're between weather systems so plenty of sunshine on the way for

sunday. the wind still coming from the north, still dragging winter —type clouds with wintry showers across the hills and mountains of scotland is in the pennines but in the south we will get more sunshine tomorrow. disappointing temperatures, 6—8. sunday night into monday there is a subtle change in the weather pattern. we see high—pressure to the south, low pressure that means a westerly breeze of the atlantic, ever so slightly milder air is cutting off that flow of cold air which is by then in the north sea. temperatures gradually rising, with that but of atlantic cloud and some spots of rain. the temperature rises only going to be very modest in the coming days. not expecting temperatures to reach the average for the time of year. still only ten or 11 or 12 by the time we get to tuesday. nothing particularly warm on the horizon. back to you.

over the past day, a lot of people have reflected on different parts of prince philip's life and it has been a learning curve about the bits we knew, some bits we did not know. some people knew about his military career but we are learning a bit more. we're joined now by our reporterjohn maguire, who is in portsmouth where the duke completed some of his early training. good morning. we are in portsmouth as you say and you can see the navy's to brand—new aircraft carriers in the distance, named after the duke's wife and eldest son, the prince of wales and the queen, in the portsmouth naval base. that will be one of the bases that will be firing guns in tribute to the life and of course the career of prince philip. join the navyjust as

a young man, served with distinction in the second world war, mentioned in the second world war, mentioned in dispatches and gave up that promising career when princess elizabeth exceeded to the throne back at the beginning of the 19505. for his 70th birthday, the duke spoke tojohn humphrys who asked him about his career and the royal navy. there is a model here of the ship you commanded, the magpie. what about— you commanded, the magpie. what about that, — you commanded, the magpie. what about that, being in command of a ship? _ about that, being in command of a ship? |t— about that, being in command of a shi - ? ., ., , , ., ship? it did not last very long. i onl had ship? it did not last very long. i only had it _ ship? it did not last very long. i only had it for _ ship? it did not last very long. i only had it for a _ ship? it did not last very long. i only had it for a year _ ship? it did not last very long. i only had it for a year because i | ship? it did not last very long. i. only had it for a year because i had to... well, it all got rather difficult, if you remember, the late king was not very well and it was decided that the queen should, we should go to canada, 1951, sol decided that the queen should, we should go to canada, 1951, so i have to go to that and the king was going to go to that and the king was going to go to a stroke and he could not so we were sent off on that and of course he died, so that was the end of of the naval career. i

course he died, so that was the end of of the naval career.— of of the naval career. i think i read a comment _ of of the naval career. i think i read a comment from - of of the naval career. i think i read a comment from you i of of the naval career. i think i read a comment from you to i of of the naval career. i think i i read a comment from you to the effect _ read a comment from you to the effect that— read a comment from you to the effect that the one what if you regret — effect that the one what if you regret is — effect that the one what if you regret is that you were not able to continue _ regret is that you were not able to continue a — regret is that you were not able to continue a career in the navy? it would continue a career in the navy? would be continue a career in the navy? it would be pretty unnatural if you are in a careerand would be pretty unnatural if you are in a career and doing reasonably well not to regret completing it or at least continuing.— well not to regret completing it or at least continuing. didn't someone said ou at least continuing. didn't someone said you would _ at least continuing. didn't someone said you would have _ at least continuing. didn't someone said you would have become - at least continuing. didn't someone said you would have become the i said you would have become the first _ said you would have become the first... ~ . ., said you would have become the| first- - -_ but first... what if, who can tell. but it was a regret? _ first... what if, who can tell. but it was a regret? i _ first... what if, who can tell. but it was a regret? i think— first... what if, who can tell. but it was a regret? i think it's i first... what if, who can tell. but it was a regret? i think it's only i it was a regret? i think it's only natural, it was a regret? i think it's only natural. i'm — it was a regret? i think it's only natural, i'm not— it was a regret? i think it's only natural, i'm not saying - it was a regret? i think it's only natural, i'm not saying that i it was a regret? i think it's only| natural, i'm not saying that i'm, it was a regret? i think it's only i natural, i'm not saying that i'm, my heart is pining for the thought, but... in the abstract, it would have been nice to go on. someone who did become lord admiral that what if question you asked the

duke of edinburgh, what did he say to you? he duke of edinburgh, what did he say to ou? . , . to you? he was quite reticent. he has never — to you? he was quite reticent. he has never done _ to you? he was quite reticent. he has never done anything - to you? he was quite reticent. he has never done anything but i has never done anything but supported the line, his line that he said that, but he had such a successful early career and he was obviously an absolute natural at it. there must have been an element that had wondered what would have happened. i think probably the great shock of course was the early death of george vi which got everything forward. i imagine they probably thought he could have had a career certainly for another few years and made commander and may be commanded bigger ships which there is no doubt he would have loved. you bigger ships which there is no doubt he would have loved.— he would have loved. you met him many times _ he would have loved. you met him many times over _ he would have loved. you met him many times over the _ he would have loved. you met him many times over the years. - he would have loved. you met him i many times over the years. certainly during service. he mentioned a fascination and interest in the service? , , , service? deep interest. he was unable office. _ service? deep interest. he was unable office. people _ service? deep interest. he was unable office. people ask- service? deep interest. he was unable office. people ask what| service? deep interest. he was i unable office. people ask what he was like, he is at classic naval officer, direct, good with people,

superb like that and his knowledge was tremendous. we were asked to brief him and we always wondered why we did that because he seemed to know more than us. and i for detail, he would look at a ship and see if the flag was not up for the line was not taught and pulled every legs. i not taught and pulled every legs. i heard a great story yesterday that heard a great story yesterday that he flew to norway to meet up with the royal marines and was due to have lunch with a commanding officer but instead of which stayed with the lads and eight out of the mess ten. is that a typical story, do you think? , , , ~ think? very typical, he liked --eole, think? very typical, he liked people. he _ think? very typical, he liked people, he was _ think? very typical, he liked people, he was a _ think? very typical, he liked people, he was a believer. think? very typical, he liked people, he was a believer inj think? very typical, he liked i people, he was a believer in the crew, he understood a ship's values. when you saw him with a group sailor and marines, he knew exactly what to ask, it was natural, that directness and constant theme of humour, it was always around. humorous comments. what we are learning particularly over the last 2a hours are people who are perhaps slightly younger, he seemed to be something of a

reformer, a radical. of course the service has changed greatly indie during your service but over those last decades especially since the war. what would he have made of that? ~ , , , that? were times where it probably disturbed him _ that? were times where it probably disturbed him some _ that? were times where it probably disturbed him some of _ that? were times where it probably disturbed him some of the - that? were times where it probably disturbed him some of the changes| disturbed him some of the changes but he was a reformer. he certainly embraced the changes that we had to make, both in the social side bringing equal opportunities policy, i remember talking to him about that and he was a great believer in the services having to reflect the society they serve so he was entirely for that. some of the new technology he got excited about. he had that interest in engineering and technology, always interested in the latest ideas, i never had a talk with him about cyber warfare but i'm sure he would have been into that as well. that was very much his buzz. constantly modernising. what well. that was very much his buzz. constantly modernising.— well. that was very much his buzz. constantly modernising. what we will see toda , constantly modernising. what we will see today. these _ constantly modernising. what we will

see today, these gun _ constantly modernising. what we will see today, these gun salutes, - constantly modernising. what we will see today, these gun salutes, great l see today, these gun salutes, great navy tradition, great military tradition reserved for some of our most important occasions. what will that mean for the service to carry, to take part in the ceremonies? immense. he is known in the service, in the country as a naval officer. service is a way you say goodbye to great sailors. if it is regret in the circumstances we are in, it's some of the pageantry that might have gone with the formal, more formalfuneral, won't be possible and appropriate. because i think the navy would like to do that.— navy would like to do that. thanks ve much navy would like to do that. thanks very much for— navy would like to do that. thanks very much forjoining _ navy would like to do that. thanks very much forjoining us _ navy would like to do that. thanks very much forjoining us this - very much forjoining us this morning. perhaps one of the most apt descriptions of prince philip that you will hear today, or indeed over the next few days. a typical naval officer, from one distinguished naval officer to another, perhaps no greater tribute.

we can speak now to former first sea lord, admiral lord west, who met prince philip on a number of occasions. it was famously said he wanted to join the air force but he must�*ve had the sea life in his blood somewhere for his career in the navy to be prestigious?— to be prestigious? when i interviewed _ to be prestigious? when i interviewed him _ to be prestigious? when i interviewed him for- to be prestigious? when i interviewed him for a - to be prestigious? when i - interviewed him for a programme i was making on the history of the royal navy in the 20th—century, i was told by his office, they said he is very busy, you will only get io-is is very busy, you will only get 10—15 minutes and when i sat down and started chatting to him, he had such a deep interest in the navy, we went on for almost an hour and finally his staff got so agitated that we had to help almost by saying we had to go. to get out the way. it was that interview, the first time everl was that interview, the first time ever i heard him say that he had wanted tojoin the ever i heard him say that he had wanted to join the royal air force and it was that his uncle, mountbatten had said no, this would not be a good idea. i'm jolly glad

he didn't, i shouldn't say that, to the sister service but that was the first time i had ever heard it, that was quite a surprise but he loved flying and we have about flying arm in the navy but at that stage was not run by the navy itself. he had this really successful _ not run by the navy itself. he had this really successful but - not run by the navy itself. he hadl this really successful but truncated career in the navy. how much do you think he regretted the fact that here to give up this part of his life? it here to give up this part of his life? u, here to give up this part of his life? a, ., ., here to give up this part of his life? ., ., _, , ., , life? it came over a couple of times interviewing — life? it came over a couple of times interviewing him, _ life? it came over a couple of times interviewing him, how— life? it came over a couple of times interviewing him, how important. life? it came over a couple of times interviewing him, how important it| interviewing him, how important it was to him and of course the help design the royal yacht britannia, did many trips in her and her majesty loved being on—board it. his cabin had on his desk and model of hms magpie, the ownership you commanded. that showed how important that was to him. when you join the navy as senior officer, what you want to do is command ships and i have no doubt at all that he was looking to the future and may be

commanding a destroyer what she had done so well and as a first lieutenant. he was a natural in the navy, an exceptional officer on that gilded route which would have taken him right up to the top unless something awful had happened. he must have known that and he loved it. so it was hard for him, he had such a sense of duty and i think that's instilled by the navy both duty upwards and downwards and loyalty. he knew that was his duty and he also loved the queen. and he gaveit and he also loved the queen. and he gave it up, but clearly there was a pang. he never made a big deal of it, but clearly there was, and he of course created all sorts of other things in the role supporting her majesty. so an exceptional officer who did not, he was not that fast with flimflam, i have discovered that he was entitled to the arctic star which was a medal that was introduced long time after the war for fighting introduced long time after the war forfighting in introduced long time after the war for fighting in the arctic convoys. i discovered he was eligible for this and had been, isaid

i discovered he was eligible for this and had been, i said to him url edible for this, it's not had so he saidi he said i did not fight there, i don't think i deserve it. he said it's such a nuisance moving your medal ribbons around. can it's such a nuisance moving your medal ribbons around.— medal ribbons around. can i ask about his personal— medal ribbons around. can i ask about his personal qualities? i medal ribbons around. can i ask| about his personal qualities? the sense i get as those of you who have served either alongside tim or in the same services, see something in his training which corresponds with his training which corresponds with his personality and i'm going to use the word blunt here because he says he has the ability to be quite blunt, to say things when he wanted to say them, and sometimes people, it endeared him to people, and at other times it caused headlines. that's something you recognised in his character?— his character? absolutely. he did not suffer fools _ his character? absolutely. he did not suffer fools gladly. _ his character? absolutely. he did not suffer fools gladly. he - his character? absolutely. he did not suffer fools gladly. he didn't| not suffer fools gladly. he didn't like people who were incompetent, talking nonsense, he thought you

should think things through and from our training should think things through and from ourtraining as a should think things through and from our training as a naval officer, we are a bit blunt. those of us who got towards the top of the navy, where suddenly you have to be in whitehall, quite often you put your footin whitehall, quite often you put your foot in it and i have certainly lots of occasions because we are blunt, we call a spade a shovel, and that can be quite hard in the careful political corridors of whitehall, but that's exactly what you need on a ship, on a stormy night, in a gale when something goes wrong. that's very much what he was like and i think his character was like that as well. and so we knew that was the case. he was amusing about it. he could make one laugh at times. we were having a lunch when i was first with him and he was next to my wife and sometimes there was lunch for a0 people and sometimes the conversation dies away on it goes

all quiet. we heard him say, "you must have such amazing upper body strength". he said, you've certainly got their attention that they were talking about carriage driving but he had that humour and bluntness. it's lovely to hear your reminiscences this morning. thank you very much. hat reminiscences this morning. thank you very much-— reminiscences this morning. thank you very much._ and - reminiscences this morning. thank l you very much._ and thank you very much. not at all. and thank ou for you very much. not at all. and thank you for being — you very much. not at all. and thank you for being with _ you very much. not at all. and thank you for being with us _ you very much. not at all. and thank you for being with us this _ you very much. not at all. and thank you for being with us this morning. l you for being with us this morning. we are reflecting on the life of the duke of edinburgh. as part of that, we are hearing from leaders around the world. leaders from around the world both past and present have been paying heartfelt tributes to the duke of edinburgh praising his life of duty and devotion to the queen. those offering their condolences included the king and queen of spain, and us presidentjoe biden, who said that the duke's legacy will live on "through all the charitable endeavours he shaped". james reynolds reports. right from the start of the queen's reign, prince philip was two steps behind and sometimes even out of shot. the model clearly worked.

the royal couple went on to repeat it in more than 250 foreign trips. there were frequent visits to canada where the queen remains head of state. prince philip was a man of service, motivated by a sense of duty to others. i know, through the duke of edinburgh's award, he helped empower millions of young people from all backgrounds, including here in canada, to realise their greatest potential. the duke was remembered in australia, a country he visited more than 20 times. above all, he was a man who was steadfast. who could be relied upon. always standing by his queen. the duke met a number of american presidents. in 2016, at the age of 9a, he insisted on driving the 0bamas from the helipad to windsor castle, making a small piece

of history as the oldest ever presidential chauffeur. he was a heck of a guy. his lifetime of service to the united kingdom and the whole commonwealth was visible to everybody for a long, long time. i think he is going to be missed particularly in the united kingdom. 99 years old, he never slowed down at all. which i admire the devil out of. prince philip, here with king felipe of spain was related to many of the royal families of europe. his was a death in the family. "dear aunt lilibet", wrote spain's king and queen, "we are deeply saddened to hear about the passing away of dear uncle philip." this is how the news broke in south africa. the continent is home to commonwealth and former commonwealth states. my heart is saddened by the death

of the prince, but, you know, the old man has lived, but he's a great loss. we just wish the family our condolences, you know, that they may be comforted. it is sad, yes, because we've lost the life, but then looking at the age he was, i guess it's a celebratory thing. we need to celebrate the prince's life. no need for crying. the president of zimbabwe wrote... but it's the islanders of tanna in the south—west pacific who may feel the deepest loss of all. some worship prince philip as the reincarnation of an ancient warrior.

james reynolds, bbc news. let's get more reaction from around the world. we will be speaking to... yogita limaye is in mumbai and catherine byaruhanga is in kenya for us this morning. we'll speak to them in just a moment, but first let's go to shaimaa khalil in sydney. that wonderful backdrop behind you there. there are very strong royal connections, of course, with australia. tell us about the reaction. australia. tell us about the reaction-— australia. tell us about the reaction. ., �* , reaction. good morning. i'm very close to the _ reaction. good morning. i'm very close to the sydney _ reaction. good morning. i'm very close to the sydney harbour- reaction. good morning. i'm very. close to the sydney harbour bridge, where the flag has been flying and lowered to half mast all day. so too was the flag over the australian parliament house. just a few minutes ago, we've also seen a ai gun salute in honour of the duke of edinburgh. we also heard from the prime minister, scott morrison, paying tribute to a life of service and

duty and describing prince phillips' presence and service as a reassurance and a reminder of the stability in a world which can be so uncertain. we also adjust the green and said she has been there for us for a long time, let us now be there for a long time, let us now be there for you, your majesty. 0f for a long time, let us now be there for you, your majesty. of course, prince philip has had a long and enduring relationship with australia. he came here in i9a0. his military service brought in here but it was 195a when he came alongside the newly crowned queen elizabeth, in that historic royal trip, the first by a reigning monarch, and up until 2011 on their last trip, there have been so many highlights. his touch the lives of so many australians of course, with the organisations he headed, but also with the duke of edinburgh award scheme. more than 700,000 young australians had taken part, but it's his character, his candour, the fact he's his own man, but the thing you

hear time and he's his own man, but the thing you heartime and time he's his own man, but the thing you hear time and time again about bluntness, the lack of political correctness, that gets him in trouble sometimes, that has endeared him sometimes to so many australians. he's always been warmly welcomed here and he will be fondly remembered, notjust by the politicians he's met and the prime ministers, but also by members of the public. ministers, but also by members of the ublic. . ~ ministers, but also by members of the ublic. ., ~ ministers, but also by members of the ublic. . ~ ., the public. thank you. from australia. — the public. thank you. from australia, let's _ the public. thank you. from australia, let's go _ the public. thank you. from australia, let's go to - the public. thank you. from australia, let's go to india. | yogita limaye in mumbai. how big a story as this there? actually newspapers here are carrying it on their front pages and they have recounted his trips to india. there have been four in total. we have also seen reactions from leaders in this country, the prime minister talking about prince philip's distinguished military service. the president of this country saying that he was a long—time admirer and friend of india. but we've also seen tributes from the wider south asian region,

from the wider south asian region, from pakistan, the prime minister imran khan said britain has lost a wise elder. in bangladesh, the leader has expressed shock and sorrow and from the city i'm in, mumbai, knocked down right now because of coronavirus, there is a special set of people who had a long relationship with prince charles, the lunch box carriers, a network of men who deliver lunchboxes across the city, who have had a special relationship with prince charles because he visited them in 2003 are because he visited them in 2003 are because of that they have been to the uk and dined with the royal family, including prince philip, so they have sent out a message of condolence to prince charles, his family, on the loss of his father, on the loss of a husband and a grandfather, and this country, he has another link as well. his maternal uncle, lord louis mountbatten, was the last viceroy of india before it gained independence,

so many links here. four chips, greeted warmly with affection, his first trip was a solo one and there are pictures of the then prime minister, the first prime minister of independent india, receiving him at the airport, people had gathered around, flower garlands around his neck, that's what the papers have recounted today. also a memorable photograph of the prince and the queen in front of the iconic taj mahal in india. queen in front of the iconic ta' mahal in india.�* queen in front of the iconic ta' mahal in india. ., ~ i. , . 0ur africa correspondent catherine byaru hanga joins us now from kenya. we are sharing people talk about their connection to prince philip, but where you are in canyon, there is a very direct connection to an extraordinary moment in the life of prince philip and the cream —— ken year. prince philip and the cream -- ken ear. ,, �* prince philip and the cream -- ken

ear. �* ,, prince philip and the cream -- ken ear. ,~ �* , , ., ~ ., prince philip and the cream -- ken ear. �* ,, ., year. -- kenya. i'm speaking to you from tree — year. -- kenya. i'm speaking to you from tree tops _ year. -- kenya. i'm speaking to you from tree tops in _ year. -- kenya. i'm speaking to you from tree tops in the _ year. -- kenya. i'm speaking to you from tree tops in the foothills - year. -- kenya. i'm speaking to you from tree tops in the foothills of- from tree tops in the foothills of mount kenya. this is a significant moment for queen elizabeth and prince philip. this is where the cream, sorry, where princess elizabeth actually became the cream. the couple had come here in 1952 and spent the night in a tree house that would have been to the right of me. what transpired over that night is that princess elizabeth's father, king george vi, passed away and that's the moment she became queen. when she it wasn't until they got to a royal residence not too far from here that prince philip was tasked with the duty of having to inform his wife that her father had passed away and she was now queen. this is a moment that transformed their lives, both their lives, but also particularly

for prince philip. he had been a korea navy officer but now he had to give up that profession and support his wife, so over the years, he took on various roles, supporting the cream. what was also crucial is the moment they took on this role, leading great britain is also a moment this continent was going through a massive transition. kenya, where i am, it was going through an independence struggle, conflict, and the tree house where they were staying was burnt down during the fighting. now, prince philip did come back eventually and took part in the handover ceremony, a key historicalfigure on in the handover ceremony, a key historical figure on this continent. thank you very much. more to come of course. with your own reflections of the duke of edinburgh and the impact of the award scheme had on your life and the lives of your children and grandchildren. that's coming up later on in the programme.

not sure what your plans are for the weekend but we can tell you how the weather is going to be. to you listening in. the weather is looking pretty chilly this weekend. that chilly weather is going to last into next week as well, so certainly below what we would expect at this time of year. on the satellite picture, you can see where the cloud is coming from, at least across most of the uk. they are coming in from the arctic, so the air is from the arctic, chilly, temperatures overnight are dipping to minus six degrees in northern ireland and scotland. to the south of that, this symbol here, this weather front, it's a warm weather front straddling the english channel and it's affecting the south—east of the uk broadly speaking, so cloud and spits and spots of rain close to the weather front and a little bit milder. the rest of the uk, away

from the weather front, more sunshine, howeverthe from the weather front, more sunshine, however the wind blowing from the north, the cold air, and wintry showers over the scottish hills and the pennines. 5 degrees in newcastle. seven in liverpool. and a roundabout nine or ten in the south of the country. eventually tonight, the skies will clear but one or two wintry showers will continue in the north. probably not so cold in the extreme south of the country. bigger towns and cities just above freezing but in the north, below freezing. here a sunday's weather map and one weather front moves away to the east. another one approaching us but are still over the north atlantic. we are in between weather system so the weather is looking pretty clear for the most of us. a lot of sunshine. also, being dragged in from the north on that northerly wind, it will be wintry over scottish hills and the pennines. some showers might make their way down toward the south, as well. as we head into sunday night into

monday, a subtle change in the wind direction with highs to the south and close to the north. we get a westerly breeze off the atlantic, so the air will be coming in and out of the air will be coming in and out of the atlantic rather than the arctic. that means over the coming days they will be a very gradual rise in the temperature but it really will be subtle. cloud and rain expected across western parts of the uk on monday. sunshine all the way from hull to aberdeen. you can see we are just around 9—10 at best this weekend. next week, 10—13. no real sign of a proper spring weather on the way. back to you. thank you. alongside his many other charitable interests, prince philip will be remembered as one of the first people in the public eye to champion the cause of conservation. for nearly 20 years, the duke was president of the world wide fund for nature, also known then as the wwf, as our science and environment editor, david shukman, reports.

nature was one of prince philip's great loves and the need to conserve it became a lifelong passion. he fought not just for endangered species, but for the whole of the natural world. we depend on being part of the web of life. we depend on every other living thing on this planet, just as much as they depend on us. from his earliest official visits around the globe, this one to antarctica, wildlife was always a theme. he used his position to inspire younger generations. in this lecture for 2,000 children, many of the pictures were his. i don't think i'll tell you which are mine but, if you ever see a very bad one, you will know. an emerging theme was our responsibility. if we as humans have got this power of life and death, notjust life and death, but extinction and survival, of other species of life,

then we ought to exercise it with... ..with some sort of moral sense. why make something extinct if we don't have to? he authored or contributed to a series of dramatically titled books about threats to nature. and he took advantage of his access to governments the world over. he helped to set up the world wide fund for nature and he led it for years. on a visit to the pandas in china, he highlighted the need to save them and their habitats. and he went live on television with david attenborough to make that point. the panda range has been squeezed between mountains on one side and human encroachment on the other. his importance to conservation worldwide has been absolutely huge. you can go anywhere in the world, you know, and he will know where you have to make the connection, where you have to put the pressure, what you have to do.

he's very practical in those terms. but he didn't always help himself. there was the tiger. in the '60s, he joined tiger hunts and he once shot a tiger in india. this image was to remain controversial. it was later said that tigers weren't considered endangered. but prince philip did have his own distinct views. he supported fox—hunting and the shooting of game birds, which set him at odds with many environmentalists. there is an advantage in people wanting to shoot, because... if you have a game species, you want it to survive because you want to have some more next year, exactly like a farmer. you want to crop it. you don't want to exterminate it. so this was a man with his own brand of environmental concern, and he did not like being labelled. would you describe yourself as a green? no. why not?

well, because i think... there's a difference between being concerned for the conservation of nature and... ..being a bunny hugger! when i was president of the wwf, i got more letters about people, the way animals were treated in zoos than about any concern for the survival of a species. people can't get their heads around the idea of a species surviving. and as far back as 1970, with a young prince charles by his side, he was typically forthright about the need to be realistic in the fight for nature. after all, even naturalists drive cars occasionally. and having accepted that, we must go a step further and recognise that compromises have to be reached. disagreement is inevitable, but the groups must go on meeting because we have simply got to hammer out answers to problems which are going to affect all life in these islands for generations to come.

in many ways, prince philip was ahead of his time, using his fame as a royal to raise awareness of conservation, an early environmentalist who did not want to be called that. a unique campaignerfor a cause that's ever more relevant. david shukman, bbc news. joining us now is tanya steele who is the chief executive of wwf uk and martin palmer who is a conservationist and a friend of the duke of edinburgh. thank you both for talking to us this morning. i was struck by one particular quote attributed to the duke of edinburgh in which he was saying back in 1970, way before concern about the environment was part of the discourse on such a big way, it's totally useless for a lot of well—meaning people to wring their hands and point out the dangers of pollution or the destruction of the countryside if no one is willing or capable of taking any action. how far ahead of the game was he at the time in raising

these issues?— game was he at the time in raising these issues? there is no doubt the duke of edinburgh _ these issues? there is no doubt the duke of edinburgh was _ these issues? there is no doubt the duke of edinburgh was a _ these issues? there is no doubt the duke of edinburgh was a visionary l duke of edinburgh was a visionary conservationist. he was ahead of his time and he followed the science very closely. and he certainly used his position, both to raise the issues, but was also a man of action and he was really determined to ensure there was action to both conserve species but also conserve our whole natural world which we all know we rely on for so very much. he did have a love of game shooting. he once shot a tiger in india. did those things sit at odds with his approach to conservation and protection of wildlife? i approach to conservation and protection of wildlife? i mean, i think in 21 _ protection of wildlife? i mean, i think in 21 today, _ protection of wildlife? i mean, i think in 21 today, photographs l protection of wildlife? i mean, i i think in 21 today, photographs like that feel out of place to us, but we do know he focused his efforts very resolutely from the end of 1961, when he was one of the founders of the world wildlife fund, and he

focused his efforts both on conserving species but actually ensuring that the tightened laws were environmental and so that they could be protected for future generations and he was unflinching throughout. i generations and he was unflinching throu:hout. ~ ., . throughout. i know the crossover oint for throughout. i know the crossover point for you. — throughout. i know the crossover point for you, martin, _ throughout. i know the crossover point for you, martin, with - throughout. i know the crossover| point for you, martin, with prince philip, was conservation, but my thoughts, speaking to you, i think you've described him as a friend of yours. he you've described him as a friend of ours. . , you've described him as a friend of ours. ., , ., you've described him as a friend of ours. .,, ., g; ~ you've described him as a friend of ours. .,, ., 5: ~ , ., , .,, yours. he was. for 36 years, i was his religious — yours. he was. for 36 years, i was his religious adviser— yours. he was. for 36 years, i was his religious adviser on _ yours. he was. for 36 years, i was his religious adviser on the - his religious adviser on the environment, i was working with him injanuary_ environment, i was working with him injanuary when we environment, i was working with him in january when we did environment, i was working with him injanuary when we did a special sundev— injanuary when we did a special sunday morning service for radio a, and my— sunday morning service for radio a, and my particular link to him was that he _ and my particular link to him was that he launched can be brought together— that he launched can be brought together for the first time in history. _ together for the first time in history, the heads of all the major religions. — history, the heads of all the major religions, with all the major environmental conservation organisations, in 1986, and asked me

to coordinate that because he felt that, _ to coordinate that because he felt that, whilst at the science was vital. — that, whilst at the science was vital. we — that, whilst at the science was vital, we were never going to change hearts _ vital, we were never going to change hearts and _ vital, we were never going to change hearts and minds by data. no one was ever converted by a pie chart, but by stories. — ever converted by a pie chart, but by stories, changed by beliefs, values, — by stories, changed by beliefs, values, and he saw faith was the largesi— values, and he saw faith was the largest value driven community in the world — largest value driven community in the world and he helped launch what has become now the largest civil society— has become now the largest civil society movement in the world, the involvement of faith in the environment. he was visionary. nobody— environment. he was visionary. nobody else thought that. many within— nobody else thought that. many within the wwf thought he was bonkers — within the wwf thought he was bonkers. and did everything they could _ bonkers. and did everything they could to — bonkers. and did everything they could to say no, we don't want to be working _ could to say no, we don't want to be working with — could to say no, we don't want to be working with religions. that's not the scientific way. i think the partnership tanya and i have helped create _ partnership tanya and i have helped create the _ partnership tanya and i have helped create the values programme worldwide in the wwf, has shown his vision _ worldwide in the wwf, has shown his vision in _ worldwide in the wwf, has shown his vision in 1985 when he raised it, has now— vision in 1985 when he raised it, has now become standard wisdom and i think that's _

has now become standard wisdom and i think that's one of his greatest gifts _ think that's one of his greatest rifts. ., , ., think that's one of his greatest i ifts, ., , ., , gifts. one of the things we are very much enjoying _ gifts. one of the things we are very much enjoying this _ gifts. one of the things we are very much enjoying this morning - gifts. one of the things we are very much enjoying this morning is - gifts. one of the things we are very much enjoying this morning is a - much enjoying this morning is a reflection, personal reflections, and people are been talking to us about his manner, his way of going about his manner, his way of going about business, which i think everyone acknowledges was very much his own. what can you share with us in terms of occasions when you were with him, just how he was? well. in terms of occasions when you were with him, just how he was? with him, 'ust how he was? well, the ma'or with him, just how he was? well, the major issue — with him, just how he was? well, the major issue he _ with him, just how he was? well, the major issue he had _ with him, just how he was? well, the major issue he had to _ with him, just how he was? well, the major issue he had to deal _ with him, just how he was? well, the major issue he had to deal with - with him, just how he was? well, the major issue he had to deal with was l major issue he had to deal with was that, _ major issue he had to deal with was that, imagine this is your 1000th person— that, imagine this is your 1000th person you — that, imagine this is your 1000th person you are meeting this week, and i_ person you are meeting this week, and i have — person you are meeting this week, and i have watched some of the most brilliant _ and i have watched some of the most brilliant people i've ever worked with. _ brilliant people i've ever worked with, meet him, and turn into rabbits — with, meet him, and turn into rabbits in _ with, meet him, and turn into rabbits in the headlights, and end ”p rabbits in the headlights, and end up with— rabbits in the headlights, and end up with monosyllabic yes, no,, so they— up with monosyllabic yes, no,, so they were — up with monosyllabic yes, no,, so they were sometimes attempts to get people _ they were sometimes attempts to get people to _ they were sometimes attempts to get people to open up. one of my favourite _ people to open up. one of my favourite is when i introduced him to a very— favourite is when i introduced him to a very earnest american who ran a thing _ to a very earnest american who ran a thing called _ to a very earnest american who ran a thing called the global awareness programme and he said, global

awareness, oh good, when and where you are _ awareness, oh good, when and where you are where it was a globe and not flat? there _ you are where it was a globe and not flat? there was a complete look of incomprehension, and what i often had to— incomprehension, and what i often had to do— incomprehension, and what i often had to do was to then say, you know that was— had to do was to then say, you know that was a _ had to do was to then say, you know that was a joke, don't you? and then they go. _ that was a joke, don't you? and then they go. oh. — that was a joke, don't you? and then they go, oh, right! igot that was a joke, don't you? and then they go, oh, right! i got to know him very— they go, oh, right! i got to know him very personally, and he could be extremely— him very personally, and he could be extremely funny. we did one event in washington, dc, where i took him towards _ washington, dc, where i took him towards two people who did an amazing — towards two people who did an amazing job organising events and i semi-got _ amazing job organising events and i semi-got a — amazing job organising events and i semi—got a gap between the reception and the _ semi—got a gap between the reception and the dinnerand semi—got a gap between the reception and the dinner and i semi—got a gap between the reception and the dinnerand i need semi—got a gap between the reception and the dinner and i need to talk to the american so come and join me so i the american so come and join me so i brought— the american so come and join me so i brought them in, and i said, your roval— i brought them in, and i said, your royal highness, these have done an amazing _ royal highness, these have done an amazing planning event and he went, wonderful, _ amazing planning event and he went, wonderful, wonderful, and they went monosyllabic. so i kind of wonderful, wonderful, and they went monosyllabic. sol kind of nudged the husband of this couple and said, 'ust the husband of this couple and said, just say— the husband of this couple and said, just say something, for goodness' sake _ just say something, for goodness' sake he — just say something, for goodness' sake. he said, it must be wonderful

working _ sake. he said, it must be wonderful working with martin palmer? prince philip _ working with martin palmer? prince philip went, no, not really. in fact, — philip went, no, not really. in fact, not— philip went, no, not really. in fact, not at— philip went, no, not really. in fact, not at all, really. in fact, he is _ fact, not at all, really. in fact, he is a — fact, not at all, really. in fact, he is a nuisance, rather like working _ he is a nuisance, rather like working with an octopus. i said, like an— working with an octopus. i said, like an octopus? he said, yes, you spot— like an octopus? he said, yes, you spot this _ like an octopus? he said, yes, you spot this tentacle coming towards you and _ spot this tentacle coming towards you and it— spot this tentacle coming towards you and if the other seven behind you and if the other seven behind you which— you and if the other seven behind you which grab you. if he was comfortable, he was very funny and very jolly _ comfortable, he was very funny and veryjolly. but also, he was immensely loyal. and he expected loyalty— immensely loyal. and he expected loyalty in— immensely loyal. and he expected loyalty in return. he also expected that you _ loyalty in return. he also expected that you would not kowtow, if you didn't _ that you would not kowtow, if you didn't agree with him and we didn't agree _ didn't agree with him and we didn't agree on— didn't agree with him and we didn't agree on a — didn't agree with him and we didn't agree on a number of things, he would _ agree on a number of things, he would want a jolly good argument. and on— would want a jolly good argument. and on that subject, i know you've spoken about the fact you cleared the entire deck of a ship because of one of your enormous rows, about a narcissism. what was the point of disagreement there? can narcissism. what was the point of disagreement there?— disagreement there? can you remember? _ disagreement there? can you remember? yes, _ disagreement there? can you remember? yes, i _ disagreement there? can you remember? yes, i can. - disagreement there? can you remember? yes, i can. we . disagreement there? can you l remember? yes, i can. we had disagreement there? can you - remember? yes, i can. we had been disagreement there? can you _ remember? yes, i can. we had been on mount _ remember? yes, i can. we had been on mount athos, _ remember? yes, i can. we had been on mount athos, an extraordinary

peninsula _ mount athos, an extraordinary peninsula on greece, only inhabited by nionks_ peninsula on greece, only inhabited by monks and no one had been there since _ by monks and no one had been there since 1054, _ by monks and no one had been there since 1054, but it's an amazing nature — since 1054, but it's an amazing nature reserve, and we'd had an extraordinary time they're staying with the _ extraordinary time they're staying with the monks, walking in the mountains, very quiet, at a time when— mountains, very quiet, at a time when he— mountains, very quiet, at a time when he needed to be on retreat, but we were _ when he needed to be on retreat, but we were coming off and he was saying. — we were coming off and he was saying. its— we were coming off and he was saying, it's all very well all this monasticism but aren't they running away from _ monasticism but aren't they running away from the world? i was arguing back and _ away from the world? i was arguing back and say no, what they are doing a different— back and say no, what they are doing a different way of feeling in the world, — a different way of feeling in the world, and of course he was brought up world, and of course he was brought up orthodox, as an orthodox christian. _ up orthodox, as an orthodox christian, and that sense of a great divine _ christian, and that sense of a great divine power creating the planet perfectly at ease with evolution, that great sense of god as the creator. — that great sense of god as the creator, but also the orthodox tradition— creator, but also the orthodox tradition that we are here is seven so i tradition that we are here is seven so i was _ tradition that we are here is seven so i was arguing back no, what they are doing _ so i was arguing back no, what they are doing is — so i was arguing back no, what they are doing is reminding us of simplicity. he said, yes, but you

can manage this kind of simplicity? it can manage this kind of simplicity? it was _ can manage this kind of simplicity? it was about 5am in the morning and with all— it was about 5am in the morning and with all due — it was about 5am in the morning and with all due respect him, he was never— with all due respect him, he was never a — with all due respect him, he was never a great first thing in the morning _ never a great first thing in the morning. so if i was going to introduce _ morning. so if i was going to introduce him people before about ten o'clock in the morning, i would say, _ ten o'clock in the morning, i would say, it— ten o'clock in the morning, i would say, if i _ ten o'clock in the morning, i would say, if i say— ten o'clock in the morning, i would say, if i say to you, your royal highness. _ say, if i say to you, your royal highness, this is mr so—and—so, that means— highness, this is mr so—and—so, that means he's— highness, this is mr so—and—so, that means he's in— highness, this is mr so—and—so, that means he's in a bad mood. if i say, sir, means he's in a bad mood. if i say, sir. this— means he's in a bad mood. if i say, sir. this is— means he's in a bad mood. if i say, sir. this is so— means he's in a bad mood. if i say, sir, this is so and so, he was in a good _ sir, this is so and so, he was in a good mood, _ sir, this is so and so, he was in a good mood, so we had codes, we had ways, _ good mood, so we had codes, we had ways, and _ good mood, so we had codes, we had ways, and he — good mood, so we had codes, we had ways, and he really was a great mate — ways, and he really was a great mate. �* , ., ., ways, and he really was a great mate. �*, ., ., i. mate. it's great hearing your stories. tanya, _ mate. it's great hearing your stories. tanya, i'm _ mate. it's great hearing your stories. tanya, i'm mindful. mate. it's great hearing your| stories. tanya, i'm mindful of mate. it's great hearing your - stories. tanya, i'm mindful of when fiona bruce asking the question, we saw a clip and i were to go, would you describe yourself as a green? i suppose in a way his reaction to that shows how things have changed over the years, that now there are campaigns, names for people who believe in certain things, but it wasn't something he really recognised, he understood the issues clearly, but there is a change which has happened during his lifetime?

unquestionably. and this is where he was a pioneer. he famously said if nature doesn't survive, neither weatherman. he could really see as an internationalist, someone who had travelled globally, he had seen first—hand the scale of the destruction and certainly saw that both in the founding of the wwf and over 50 international trips that he carried out with the fund. he was really determined to ensure that he put this boat on the world leader agendas, but also to educate the public as well. he was passionate to ensure we could preserve the world for future generations to come. in the 19605 when wwf was formed, 62% of our planet was wilderness. today, it's closer to 35%. he understood more than most how dependent we are on the natural world. and really, ourjobis on the natural world. and really, ourjob is to ensure that we continue that legacy and continue to

ensure that we can maintain that balance with nature and start to restore it for the future as well. you would think he would be very happy hearing you talk about it this morning as well in light of everything that is happened. thank you very much. good morning welcome to breakfast with charlie stayt and rachel burden. our headlines today... gun salutes will take place across the uk to mark the death of the duke of edinburgh at the age of 99. details about the duke's funeral are due to be released later, as the royal family mourns the loss of a beloved husband and father. if you were having problems, you could always go to him and know that he would listen and try to help. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as... ..as an individual

in his own right, really. the man, and his legacy. this morning on breakfast we'll speak to personal friends of the duke, and those whose lives he touched. those and those whose lives he touched. gun salutes will not those gun salutes will be in tribute not only to his years of public service, but also his military career. there will be guns fired here at portsmouth naval base. it's saturday the 10th of april. the armed forces will lead a second day of tributes to the duke of edinburgh, who died yesterday aged 99, with gun salutes across the uk, in gibraltar and from warships at sea. details of his funeral are also expected to be announced later. prince philip was a constant support to the queen during more than 70 years of marriage. on breakfast this morning, we're reflecting on his life with some of those who knew him well and looking at how his legacy will live on. first, though, our royal

correspondent nicholas witchell has this report. windsor castle, where the duke spent much of the past year in isolation with the queen, where he died yesterday morning and where it's expected his funeral will take place in saint george's chapel in about a week from now. further details of the arrangements are expected to be given by buckingham palace later today. the duke's death will be a grievous loss for the queen after their 73 years of marriage. last night on a bbc programme, their eldest children paid tribute to him. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as... ..as an individual in his own right, really. his appreciation of how he could help the queen always seem ..as an individual in his own right, really. his appreciation of how he could help the queen always seemed to be present in terms of supporting her, because she was very young when she became queen and it needed to be, i think, a double act for a lot of that time, in order to allow her to take on that role.

it was in august 2017, on the forecourt of buckingham palace, that the duke carried out his final solo engagement, inspecting a parade by the royal marines. it was pouring with rain, yet the duke, who was then 96, was not to be deterred. duty came first that day, as it had for so many decades, so often alongside the queen, but also pursuing his own public programme to which he brought his own famously forthright style. but the public image of the duke walking a few paces behind his wife only tells part of the story. his greatest contribution was the unseen support he gave to the queen as she coped with the often solitary role of head of state. occasionally, she alluded to it. "he is my constant strength and guide" she said during the diamond jubilee. he was the one person she could always turn to.

just before his 90th birthday, the duke had said in a bbc interview that he felt it was time to wind down. i reckon i've done my bit. i want to enjoy myself for a bit now. with less responsibility, less frantic rushing about, less preparation, less trying to think of something to say. hip hip... hooray. yet it wasn't until six years later and that parade in the pouring rain on the forecourt of buckingham palace that there was any real evidence that he was retiring. now the queen must continue without him. the world will pay its tributes to a man of strong personality who made a significant contribution to the nation's life. and his family will mourn a much loved father, grandfather, great—grandfather and husband. nicholas witchell, bbc news. we're joined now outside

windsor castle by our royal correspondent sarah campbell. windsor castle will be the focus of what happens in the days ahead. tells about more.— what happens in the days ahead. tells about more. things starting to wake u, tells about more. things starting to wake up. people — tells about more. things starting to wake up, people started _ tells about more. things starting to wake up, people started to - tells about more. things starting to wake up, people started to come i wake up, people started to come along and stand here in front of the gates as they did yesterday at buckingham palace, wanting to take in the atmosphere and bit. the household cavalry perform their own tribute, they were out exercising the horses and lined up opposite the castle walls and observed a two—minute silence and there will be further military silence. tributes. the death gun salutes will happen later today, a1 rounds fired, one every minute for a0 minutes fired in cities across the uk, gibraltar and ships at sea and these are, it's

traditional at big royal events and happenings but it particularly poignant today, bearing in mind prince philip's strong association and links with the armed forces. we know the queen, by the royal standard flying above the castle here, she is at windsor castle as she has been for much of the last year spending her time in lockdown with prince philip. since that news was announced just after midday yesterday, the passing of her husband at 70, after 73 years, one thing she will have to think about will be the funeral arrangements. there have been funeral plans in place for many years. prince philip is a very important public figure but they will have to be altered due to the covid—19 restrictions to avoid large gatherings of people and when those plans have been approved by the queen, when they have been signed off by heart, they will be made public and we expect to hear further detail later today.— further detail later today. thank ou. edinburgh castle will be one

of the landmarks across the uk that will hold a a1—gun salute to honour prince philip later today. the duke had long and close association with scotland, beginning with his years at gordonstoun school. we're joined now by our scotland correspondent alexandra mackenzie. what's happening there at the moment? i what's happening there at the moment? ., , ., ., , ., moment? i am 'ust at the gates of hol rood moment? i am just at the gates of holyrood palace, _ moment? i am just at the gates of holyrood palace, the _ moment? i am just at the gates of holyrood palace, the official- holyrood palace, the official residence for the royal family when they are in scotland. just at the bottom of the royal mile at the other end of the royal mile we have edinburgh castle, where that gun salute will take place at midday. it's fairly quiet here today as you can see. there were a few flowers laid can see. there were a few flowers [aid at the gates yesterday, but they have been removed. people are being discouraged from gathering and are being advised to pay their respects and other ways. the flag has been lowered as it has across the scottish parliament which is just a few steps from here and the scottish first minister nicola

sturgeon, she led the tributes and has expressed her deepest sympathy on behalf of herself, but also in behalf of the people of scotland. to her majesty the queen and to the rest of the royal family. she said the duke of edinburgh had a deep and long—standing ties with scotland. the scottish parliament is not meeting at the moment, because we are in the middle of an election campaign here at the moment, but all that has now been set aside and parliament has been recalled for monday for other politicians to also pay their respects. the duke of edinburgh was one of the first pupils at gordonstoun when it opened in the 1930s. he excelled in sport particularly, and the principle of gordonstoun has paid respects and

said the gordonstoun community joined together to convey verdict condolences. she said he was supportive of pupils fulfilling academic potential but also in developing life skills.- academic potential but also in developing life skills. thank you very much- _ who joins us from downing street. we're joined now by our political correspondent helen catt, who joins us from downing street. there is suspension of the campaigns for the elections. tell us more. first off, there is going to be a special sitting of parliament on monday, coming back a bit earlier than planned in order to pay tribute to the duke of edinburgh. there will be a special debate which will run from 2:30pm on monday. the prime minister will lead the tributes, sir keir starmer will respond and then individual mps will be able to pay their own tributes to the duke of edinburgh, it's expected that will run for several hours until about 10pm monday night and the speaker of

the house of commons lindsay hoyle says he expects it to be a day of sadness, fun memories as well as one thing prince philip did have, humour. many mps and politicians from political parties have already expressed their condolences and have talked warmly about the duke of edinburgh's work. yesterday when the cabinet met, ministers discussed the recollections of meeting prince philip, praising his work as an environmentalist and setting up the duke of edinburgh award for young people. those informal tributes have been paid, what monday will do is give mps the chance to formally pay tribute to the duke of edinburgh and recognise the work of a man who, while he did not have a formal constitutional role, had a huge impact on public life in the uk over seven decades. after that, the commons will return to business as usual from tuesday onwards but it's not going to be quite politics as usual. as you mentioned, campaigning in elections happening on the 6th of may has been sick spend it, the scottish parliament, the senedd,

many local councils, campaigning for those elections has been suspended. a lot of government business will change, you will expected to be a bit more muted. we might get announcements on things like important public messages on coronavirus, there will not be any change to the easing of lockdown instructions in england. what we will not see is ministerial visits, ministers tuning tv studios or major government announcements or anything routine. all of those things will go on hold for a few days as westminster joins the on hold for a few days as westminsterjoins the rest of the country and the world in just pausing to reflect. country and the world in 'ust pausing to reflectfi country and the world in 'ust pausing to reflect. country and the world in 'ust ausin: to reflect. ., ~' ., ,, pausing to reflect. thank you. thank ou for pausing to reflect. thank you. thank you for your — pausing to reflect. thank you. thank you for your reflections. _ pausing to reflect. thank you. thank you for your reflections. i _ pausing to reflect. thank you. thank you for your reflections. i will - you for your reflections. i will read one briefly. a lot of people who did the duke of edinburgh award scheme. ruth says, "i went to gordonstoun and throughout my life volunteered in some regard. two years ago i set up my own company teaching people how to cook for the

duke of edinburgh award. last year i won an award for my volunteering, but this was all influenced by the duke of edinburgh award scheme. helping others. has been a huge influence on my life and i profoundly thankful." thank you ruth for getting in touch. what an excellent idea for getting an award for baking bread. gold star. let's have a look at the weather. pretty chilly this weekend. we seem to be getting these cold spells of weather and we are in the middle of one now, wintry showers expected across the northern hills, another over night frost tonight. you can see where the weather is coming from if you look at the satellite image, that cloud moving from the north, the arctic, arctic air spreading across the uk but to the south, we have milder air, actually way to the south across france and spain. on

this edge here, we have a weather front which is just about slightly milder air to the southern counties but with that, cloud and spots of rain, not so great. the rest of the country pretty sunny but the sunshine will be occasionally obscured by bigger clouds, some wintry showers and places, not all of them wintry, someone, i think the wintry nice will across the scottish and northern england and scottish hills. temperature will be around seven. the weather front pulls away tonight, skies will eventually clear, showers, the wintry ones will continue here and there and another widespread frost, certainly for the northern two thirds of the uk. in the south, the bigger towns and cities will be just a degree or two above freezing. here is sandy's weather map. one weather front moves away, another approaching, we are in between the two. there will be a lot

of clear whether but still coming in from the north, the wind, further wintry showers possible. some showers may make their way down toward southern areas as well. temperature struggling here, six in newcastle, may be double figures briefly in plymouth or london. a subtle change into monday, we are expecting a low pressure to approach and that's going to send a light westerly wind, air coming out of the atlantic rather than the arctic, the north atlantic. that means increasing temperatures but only a very subtle increase. with that comes a weather front, some very subtle increase. with that comes a weatherfront, some rain expected at some stage in northern ireland, wales and the south—west, but eastern areas should be sunny. disappointing temperatures for the time of year through the weekend, but only a very small increase as we go through the week. nothing like what we would like to see this time

of the year for a proper dose of spring. wejust have of the year for a proper dose of spring. we just have to of the year for a proper dose of spring. wejust have to make do of the year for a proper dose of spring. we just have to make do with the slightly colder weather for now. this morning, we are looking at many different aspects of the life of the duke of edinburgh. one thing he has been praised for its sense of duty and service. and for being the longest serving royal consort in british history at the queen's side for more than 70 years. prince philip had served in the royal navy becoming the youngest first lieutenants, before taking on royal duties full time, when his wife became queen in 1952. he was the queen's closest adviser, responsible for modernising aspects of royal life and making the family more accessible and less formal in its ways. the duke supported hundreds of charities, campaigning for nature conservation, promoting leadership. and encouraging young people to test themselves in the duke of edinburgh award scheme. during his life he maintained

a close bond with the armed services, especially the royal navy, and encouraged his children and grandchildren to serve as he had done. prince philip was known for his outspoken style and sometimes controversial wit, and could be relied on to speak his mind, even on difficult issues. with his death, the royal household has lost a dominant figure, the queen has lost a husband, and british public life has lost a powerful presence. a man whose momentous life—story spanned a century. we're joined now by two people who grew close to the duke over the decades, his biographer, gyles brandreth, and adventurer sir david hempleman—adams. good morning sir david. when did you first come into contact with the duke? i first come into contact with the duke? , ., ., ., ., , duke? i started the award when i was 13, so i duke? i started the award when i was 13. so i carried _ duke? i started the award when i was 13, so i carried on _ duke? i started the award when i was 13, so i carried on and _ duke? i started the award when i was 13, so i carried on and went _ duke? i started the award when i was 13, so i carried on and went on - duke? i started the award when i was 13, so i carried on and went on to - 13, so i carried on and went on to do my gold and received that at buckingham palace. a very young

boys, he landed on the lawn in a helicopter so i thought that was brilliant. i eventually did more and more adventures and he was a patron to a lot of them, so i met him quite a lot. and he was a patron to... i’m a lot. and he was a patron to... i'm so sorry. — a lot. and he was a patron to. .. i'm so sorry. i— a lot. and he was a patron to. .. i'm so sorry. i was— a lot. and he was a patron to... i'm so sorry, i was going to ask, did he remember that first encounter? because he meets hundreds of thousands of award winners every year, or did. he thousands of award winners every year. or did-— year, or did. he did, yes, no i did not ask that _ year, or did. he did, yes, no i did not ask that question, _ year, or did. he did, yes, no i did not ask that question, but - year, or did. he did, yes, no i did not ask that question, but you . year, or did. he did, yes, no i did| not ask that question, but you are quite right, he never missed gold award presentation in all the years that he used to present them. so his idea, if someone had finished gold award, they had to get it from one of the palaces and we kept that going until he formally retired late. he going until he formally retired he was a patron to several of my

expeditions are i used to see him privately and he was highly intelligent man, he would ask some pretty searching questions the way. and i think that is something i don't think you get more credit for. he had great knowledge, he saw lots of things around the world and not just adventure, but all aspect of life. he had great knowledge of. those questions that you refer to, what kind of things that he want to know? he was very interested very often in the sort of technical aspect of expeditions and the science around them. $55 aspect of expeditions and the science around them.- aspect of expeditions and the science around them. as we know, he was a pilot. — science around them. as we know, he was a pilot. he _ science around them. as we know, he was a pilot, he flew _ science around them. as we know, he was a pilot, he flew lots _ science around them. as we know, he was a pilot, he flew lots of _ was a pilot, he flew lots of different planes of people already interested in up—to—date navigation and communications and how that changed. and if you can imagine how that has changed in his lifetime, going from morse code ownerships and aeroplanes to satellite navigation

and instead of going to sexton is to gps, he saw massive change in his life and always very, very interesting and of course when he used to go to these places, he used to see scientists right at the forefront of this technology, so he had a really insight into this before the general public such as myself and i remember going to his library and he said, have you've seen this which i had not, and it was something about navigation which ijust was something about navigation which i just thought was quite amazing. i'm pleased to speak to giles brandreth now.— i'm pleased to speak to giles brandreth now. ., ., brandreth now. good morning. good to be with you- — brandreth now. good morning. good to be with you- one _ brandreth now. good morning. good to be with you. one of _ brandreth now. good morning. good to be with you. one of the _ brandreth now. good morning. good to be with you. one of the delights - be with you. one of the delights this morning _ be with you. one of the delights this morning as _ be with you. one of the delights this morning as we _ be with you. one of the delights this morning as we have - be with you. one of the delights this morning as we have spoken| be with you. one of the delights i this morning as we have spoken to quite a few people who know him well. some people claim they have met him once, you are one of those who has had a connection over a period of time. i wonder what kind

of insight can you give us, may be a little bit more about his relationship with the queen, we are seeing some lovely pictures being shared of them at different points in their life. tell us a bit about them. ., , , ., ., in their life. tell us a bit about them. .,, , ., ., ., them. there has been a lot of rruotin them. there has been a lot of quoting of _ them. there has been a lot of quoting of a _ them. there has been a lot of quoting of a speech _ them. there has been a lot of quoting of a speech the - them. there has been a lot of| quoting of a speech the queen them. there has been a lot of- quoting of a speech the queen made where _ quoting of a speech the queen made where she _ quoting of a speech the queen made where she talked about him being her strength— where she talked about him being her strength and stay all these years which _ strength and stay all these years which was — strength and stay all these years which was certainly true. but what i remember— which was certainly true. but what i remember most vividly about them being _ remember most vividly about them being together is the way he made her laugh — being together is the way he made her laugh. he was a very funny man and made _ her laugh. he was a very funny man and made it— her laugh. he was a very funny man and made it a — her laugh. he was a very funny man and made it a policy, he would go along _ and made it a policy, he would go along to _ and made it a policy, he would go along to these events and the last time i_ along to these events and the last time i saw— along to these events and the last time i saw him in action, he was in his mid-90s, — time i saw him in action, he was in his mid—90s, it was the last one he did. his mid—90s, it was the last one he did he _ his mid—90s, it was the last one he did he ran — his mid—90s, it was the last one he did. he ran on to the podium and jumped— did. he ran on to the podium and jumped onto the podium, full of energy— jumped onto the podium, full of energy and he cracked a joke. he was

a very— energy and he cracked a joke. he was a very funny— energy and he cracked a joke. he was a very funny individual and i often saw him _ a very funny individual and i often saw him make the queen laugh and i think she _ saw him make the queen laugh and i think she will miss that so much. i remember— think she will miss that so much. i remember during one of the jubilees i was remember during one of the jubilees l was going _ remember during one of the jubilees i was going on a tour with them in the car— i was going on a tour with them in the car behind theirs, they had been on a long _ the car behind theirs, they had been on a long day together and it was the end _ on a long day together and it was the end of— on a long day together and it was the end of the day, they were driving — the end of the day, they were driving home in the car behind them the queen— driving home in the car behind them the queen clearly asked the duke of edinburgh _ the queen clearly asked the duke of edinburgh something and he began telling _ edinburgh something and he began telling her a story and she made her laugh— telling her a story and she made her laugh continuously for 20 minutes. she fell— laugh continuously for 20 minutes. she fell about laughing as he told his story — she fell about laughing as he told his story. he was a very human individual— his story. he was a very human individual completely unstuffy and he was _ individual completely unstuffy and he was the same with everybody and 'ust he was the same with everybody and just responded with, some days he could _ just responded with, some days he could be _ just responded with, some days he could be a — just responded with, some days he could be a bit cantankerous and alarming, — could be a bit cantankerous and alarming, others he was veryjolly and you _ alarming, others he was veryjolly and you took him as you found him. he gave _ and you took him as you found him. he gave me — and you took him as you found him. he gave me a — and you took him as you found him. he gave me a useful trick when i became — he gave me a useful trick when i became a — he gave me a useful trick when i became a member of parliament. he said he _ became a member of parliament. he said he will— became a member of parliament. he said he will meet lots of people who will remember you but you won't

remember— will remember you but you won't remember them will remember you but you won't rememberthem and bear will remember you but you won't remember them and bear in mind he did 22,000— remember them and bear in mind he did 22,000 solo engagements, literally— did 22,000 solo engagements, literally met thousands of people, you got _ literally met thousands of people, you got poll has suggested 22% of the population have a record of meeting — the population have a record of meeting prince philip in person or seeing _ meeting prince philip in person or seeing him — meeting prince philip in person or seeing him in person, so he got about — seeing him in person, so he got about he — seeing him in person, so he got about. he said what you have to say to people _ about. he said what you have to say to people is, — about. he said what you have to say to people is, what is keeping you busy— to people is, what is keeping you busy these days? because it's a good question— busy these days? because it's a good question if— busy these days? because it's a good question if you have never met before — question if you have never met before and if you have it implies you rememberthem and before and if you have it implies you remember them and ask what's keeping _ you remember them and ask what's keeping them busy now. | you remember them and ask what's keeping them busy now. i am you remember them and ask what's keeping them busy now. i am making a note of that now. _ keeping them busy now. i am making a note of that now. can _ keeping them busy now. i am making a note of that now. can i _ keeping them busy now. i am making a note of that now. can i ask _ keeping them busy now. i am making a note of that now. can i ask you - keeping them busy now. i am making a note of that now. can i ask you on - note of that now. can i ask you on that theme, quite a few people we have spoken to this morning have said when you knew him well, you knew his sense of humour and there have been other occasions i think we can be honest about this, when those things have been either taken or considered differently. comments you has made have not been taken so

well, there has always been that air. ., , ., ., , ., ., , air. he dreaded this and was totally conscious of — air. he dreaded this and was totally conscious of this. _ air. he dreaded this and was totally conscious of this. i _ air. he dreaded this and was totally conscious of this. i interviewed - air. he dreaded this and was totally conscious of this. i interviewed him i conscious of this. i interviewed him formally— conscious of this. i interviewed him formally and he asked what were going _ formally and he asked what were going to — formally and he asked what were going to talk about, he told me eventually he became so notorious as the gas _ eventually he became so notorious as the gas man— eventually he became so notorious as the gas man he dreaded it of the british— the gas man he dreaded it of the british press would be there, he said they— british press would be there, he said they would wait for five days until i_ said they would wait for five days until i drop a clanger and that will be the _ until i drop a clanger and that will be the story. he said the reason that would — be the story. he said the reason that would happen is because i meet so many— that would happen is because i meet so many people, he would try to break— so many people, he would try to break the — so many people, he would try to break the ice and go down the receiving _ break the ice and go down the receiving line and try to make at least _ receiving line and try to make at least one — receiving line and try to make at least one person laugh. if you do that day— least one person laugh. if you do that day in. — least one person laugh. if you do that day in, day out over 70 years, now and _ that day in, day out over 70 years, now and again, you will pick a wrong one and _ now and again, you will pick a wrong one and say— now and again, you will pick a wrong one and say something people don't

realise, _ one and say something people don't realise, that he did regret that in did not— realise, that he did regret that in did not want to upset people. i said to him. _ did not want to upset people. i said to him. you — did not want to upset people. i said to him, you have a reputation for not suffering full is gladly but i think— not suffering full is gladly but i think you actually have. he says i feel i_ think you actually have. he says i feel i have! — think you actually have. he says i feel i have! what did frustrate him was when — feel i have! what did frustrate him was when he was surrounded by pomposity and people being very format _ pomposity and people being very formal. he would go to visit a factory— formal. he would go to visit a factory and hate it if he was confined _ factory and hate it if he was confined to meeting the chairman or the managing director. he would break— the managing director. he would break away from that and try to meet the real— break away from that and try to meet the real people. i remember going to a charity— the real people. i remember going to a charity event with him once in london — a charity event with him once in london and _ a charity event with him once in london and we came down the back stairs— london and we came down the back stairs to _ london and we came down the back stairs to go — london and we came down the back stairs to go to his car and he asks what _ stairs to go to his car and he asks what is _ stairs to go to his car and he asks what is this— stairs to go to his car and he asks what is this room? i said it's the kitchen — what is this room? i said it's the kitchen he _ what is this room? i said it's the kitchen. he said it was a great lunch — kitchen. he said it was a great lunch he _ kitchen. he said it was a great lunch. he pushed open the door and went round — lunch. he pushed open the door and went round individually and thanked all the _ went round individually and thanked all the people who made the lunch and said _ all the people who made the lunch and said where are the real workers, the people _ and said where are the real workers, the people doing the washing up? he found _ the people doing the washing up? he found a _ the people doing the washing up? he found a place where they were doing the washing up and thanked them for

what they— the washing up and thanked them for what they had done. we slipped into the street. _ what they had done. we slipped into the street, there wasjust two people. — the street, there wasjust two people, his equity and security person. — people, his equity and security person, got into the car and off he went _ person, got into the car and off he went. as _ person, got into the car and off he went. �* , , ., person, got into the car and off he went. a person, got into the car and off he went. , person, got into the car and off he went. as you say, there is a way you learn to deal— went. as you say, there is a way you learn to deal with _ went. as you say, there is a way you learn to deal with those _ went. as you say, there is a way you learn to deal with those situations, i learn to deal with those situations, i don't think anyone can really imagine what it's like with that as our primary role, to meet people and talk to them. he our primary role, to meet people and talk to them-— talk to them. he was trying to,... ultimately — talk to them. he was trying to,... ultimately that _ talk to them. he was trying to,... ultimately that is _ talk to them. he was trying to,... ultimately that is not _ talk to them. he was trying to,... ultimately that is not deeply - ultimately that is not deeply satisfying, particularly doing it over— satisfying, particularly doing it over 70 — satisfying, particularly doing it over 70 years. , that is why he got stuck— over 70 years. , that is why he got stuck into— over 70 years. , that is why he got stuck into particular causes, i got to nil— stuck into particular causes, i got to nil him — stuck into particular causes, i got to nil him through the national playing — to nil him through the national playing fields association. it protects _ playing fields association. it protects and creates playing spaces, for young _

protects and creates playing spaces, for young people for disabled children, that sort of thing. when i turned _ children, that sort of thing. when i turned up. — children, that sort of thing. when i turned up. i— children, that sort of thing. when i turned up, i found children, that sort of thing. when i turned up, ifound him children, that sort of thing. when i turned up, i found him sitting children, that sort of thing. when i turned up, ifound him sitting in the office. — turned up, ifound him sitting in the office, he ran it on a day—to—day basis so there were things— day—to—day basis so there were things like _ day—to—day basis so there were things like the duke of edinburgh award _ things like the duke of edinburgh award scheme, where he really got stuck— award scheme, where he really got stuck in _ award scheme, where he really got stuck in and — award scheme, where he really got stuck in and on top of that, he did the other— stuck in and on top of that, he did the other things and there were more than 800 _ the other things and there were more than 800 organisations in which he was actively involved where he did more _ was actively involved where he did more ceremonial stuff. even then he did with _ more ceremonial stuff. even then he did with a _ more ceremonial stuff. even then he did with a great sense of humour. i remember— did with a great sense of humour. i remember being at a function at buckingham palace and i said to him, sir, buckingham palace and i said to him, sir. i_ buckingham palace and i said to him, sir. ithink— buckingham palace and i said to him, sir, i think you're running buckingham palace and i said to him, sir, ithink you're running behind schedule — sir, ithink you're running behind schedule. he said i knowl sir, ithink you're running behind schedule. he said i know i am, i sir, ithink you're running behind schedule. he said i know i am, lam going _ schedule. he said i know i am, lam going to _ schedule. he said i know i am, lam going to the — schedule. he said i know i am, lam going to the clockmakers next and i'd going to the clockmakers next and id like _ going to the clockmakers next and id like to— going to the clockmakers next and i'd like to arrive a little late for them — i'd like to arrive a little late for them i— i'd like to arrive a little late for them. .., �* i'd like to arrive a little late for them. �* . ., i'd like to arrive a little late for them. �* ., , i'd like to arrive a little late for them. ., ..,, them. i can't claim any connections like ou them. i can't claim any connections like you have _ them. i can't claim any connections like you have with _ them. i can't claim any connections like you have with the _ them. i can't claim any connections like you have with the duke - them. i can't claim any connections like you have with the duke of - like you have with the duke of edinburgh, buti like you have with the duke of edinburgh, but i did once to one of those events, you alluded to earlier. buckingham palace and the duke of edinburgh award scheme, these fantastic young people, thousands of them, it was boiling hot and we were in the garden but

before the event you are inside and there is this frisson of excitement when he comes in the room. he walks in and is introduced to the presenters, i was one of those, the person who was with him said this is charlie state, the presenter of bbc breakfast. and he has very, he looks at you... breakfast. and he has very, he looks at ou... �* , breakfast. and he has very, he looks at ou...�* , ., breakfast. and he has very, he looks at you---_ i- breakfast. and he has very, he looks at you..._ i won't. at you... any recognition? i won't claim that — at you... any recognition? i won't claim that one, _ at you... any recognition? i won't claim that one, but _ at you... any recognition? i won't claim that one, but he _ at you... any recognition? i won't claim that one, but he had - at you... any recognition? i won't claim that one, but he had a - at you... any recognition? i won't i claim that one, but he had a twinkle in his eye. he was thinking and he said, "what time do you have to get up? was i said about aam. he thought again and is looking straight at me and said, "what do you want to do that for as much" which left me completely, i was stumped because it's quite a good question. very direct question and i stood there kind of looking at him and then he moves down the line and i realise, what you realise and you will know

this is often you will see that ripple as he goes down the line talking and they are left either laughing orjust slightly talking and they are left either laughing or just slightly surprised by the encounter and i know that is just one little moment in time but i got a sense of what you are talking about earlier on. that is he lived in the moment and not a perfect example of him being interested in you. he leaned forward all the time, asked questions, he was always enquiring. two words which seem to come up most often was, yes, but... whatever you said, he was going to contradict you in some way. he was engaged in the conversation. i think he was aware there was a big difference between him and the cream. the cream, when you meet the queen, it is the queen. she canjust be, her you meet the queen, it is the queen. she can just be, her presence is enough. —— she can just be, her presence is enough. -- queen. there is an invisible moat around her but he

knew he was just the duke of edinburgh so he felt he had to go down the line breaking the ice, trying to make people laugh, but he didn't take it for himself. he told me that in 1953—a, after the coronation, they went on a tour to australia. millions of people, literally, more than a million people turned out in the streets to greet him and the cream. queen. he realised she was totally the same with one person or the million people. he realised it's not about him as individuals but the role they are fulfilling and the people out there. he said my rule is don't talk about yourself, talk about other people. nobody is interested in you. talk about the other person. he always did that. he engaged with you on every occasion.— on every occasion. thank you so

much. on every occasion. thank you so much- it's _ on every occasion. thank you so much. it's been _ on every occasion. thank you so much. it's been lovely _ on every occasion. thank you so much. it's been lovely to - on every occasion. thank you so much. it's been lovely to hear i on every occasion. thank you so - much. it's been lovely to hear some of those reflections this morning. appreciated. thank you. of the many considerable achievements over prince philip's lifetime, one of the most internationally commended was his duke of edinburgh award scheme — a programme of activities for young people designed to build confidence and hone life skills. when you look at the numbers you really do understand the impact it has had. more than three million awards have won by young people in the uk since the scheme was first introduced in 1956. the programme has now been adopted by 130 countries. and in his lifetime the duke attended more than 500 gold award ceremonies in the uk. thank you very much for your reflections on this this morning, getting in touch to tell us about how the award scheme changed your life. james says, i did my bronze, silver and gold award, i made

lifelong friends, lots of laughter, a lifelong love of hill walking from the expeditions we took on, an amazing experience to be there at holyrood meeting the duke of edinburgh. he came to speak and craig brown presented our award but the duke of edinburgh spoke to my mum. let's speak to baroness tanni grey—thompson, the duke of edinburgh award's chair of trustees, and to peter kaye who is ceo of australia's arm of the scheme. he joins us from sydney harbour with sarah, who takes part in the australian award programme. is very good morning to all of you. this scheme has had such a huge impact carries on having a huge impact carries on having a huge impact no. impact carries on having a huge impact ne— impact carries on having a huge imactno. , , ., ., ., impact no. absolutely and at one oint we impact no. absolutely and at one point we got _ impact no. absolutely and at one point we got 490,000 _ impact no. absolutely and at one point we got 490,000 young - impact no. absolutely and at one - point we got 490,000 young people point we got a90,000 young people taking part in the award and its relevant now as it was 65 years ago. if you are starting with a blank piece of paper, you would want people to learn a skill and do volunteering and something which challenges them so it's incredible,

all the things young people do under those strands have changed, but it still holds incredibly true and it's been amazing, really quite humbling listening to the stories, the impact it has. we know from talking to young people there is an outpouring of emotion and it's been incredible. i was perhaps surprised earlier on when we spoke to hannah cockroft and she said doing this award basically drove my career into racing. and becoming a hugely successful paralympian. and it is about all abilities, crossing all boundaries. it is and it's about young people challenging themselves, because to do the award, yes, you could maybe do the award, yes, you could maybe do something you already doing, something you like doing, but you have to push your boundaries. it's as much about young people deciding what they don't like doing is what they do like doing. a lot of the young people we talked to through the years has about friendship, challenges, learning to make

decisions. the expedition is a big part of that. a lot of people talk about it because it's a lot of shared experiences in those moments. but what we fundamentally believe, especially during covid, which has been horrible, and exams being cancelled, there is a big percentage of young people is life, the award as there is a constant. the figures for young people signing up during this time have been amazing. whether young people are going on to college, university, to work, the fat people know what it takes to do the award, it's something that is really important for young people right now. really important for young people riaht now. , ., ,, ., right now. does talk to peter, ceo ofthe right now. does talk to peter, ceo of the international _ right now. does talk to peter, ceo of the international award - right now. does talk to peter, ceo of the international award in - of the international award in australia. with a greater respect, peter, let's speak to sarah, one of those involved in the scheme right now. and actually doing one of the awards. sarah, explain what you're doing in white an important scheme. so, yeah, for the duke of edinburgh,

so, yeah, forthe duke of edinburgh, my bronze, _ so, yeah, forthe duke of edinburgh, my bronze, i— so, yeah, forthe duke of edinburgh, my bronze, i did some volunteering in disability— my bronze, i did some volunteering in disability and undertook some sport~ _ in disability and undertook some sport~ and — in disability and undertook some sport. and learn some new skills such— sport. and learn some new skills such as _ sport. and learn some new skills such as driving. and for myself, i did a _ such as driving. and for myself, i did a whole — such as driving. and for myself, i did a whole bunch of other things, and i_ did a whole bunch of other things, and i think— did a whole bunch of other things, and i think i— did a whole bunch of other things, and i think i did about a 100 kilometre kayaking experience, more than that, _ kilometre kayaking experience, more than that, and it was an award which pushed _ than that, and it was an award which pushed me _ than that, and it was an award which pushed me and challenged me and fostered _ pushed me and challenged me and fostered my love of socialjustice and wanting to support and advocate for people _ and wanting to support and advocate for people and push myself in that. now i_ for people and push myself in that. now i do— for people and push myself in that. now i do my placement, my student placement _ now i do my placement, my student placement in a hospital in sydney for social— placement in a hospital in sydney for social work. placement in a hospital in sydney for socialwork. i placement in a hospital in sydney for social work. i think the award really— for social work. i think the award really catapulted that for me. that's — really catapulted that for me. that's really good to hear. i know the point here, in a way, is that this scheme sets up so long ago, the late sos, wasn't it? it's still relevant now? late 50s, wasn't it? it's still relevant now?— late 50s, wasn't it? it's still relevant now? ' :: in , ., ., relevant now? 100%, yeah, and i think it

relevant now? 10096, yeah, and i think it adaptable _ relevant now? 10096, yeah, and i think it adaptable in _ relevant now? 10096, yeah, and i think it adaptable in different - think it adaptable in different ways, — think it adaptable in different ways, as _ think it adaptable in different ways, as well. it's never stagnant in a way— ways, as well. it's never stagnant in a way because you make those skills. _ in a way because you make those skills. the — in a way because you make those skills, the activities or the adventure activities, you make at your— adventure activities, you make at your own — adventure activities, you make at your own. it's not about here is an activity. _ your own. it's not about here is an activity. do— your own. it's not about here is an activity, do it, — your own. it's not about here is an activity, do it, you pick what you want _ activity, do it, you pick what you want to— activity, do it, you pick what you want to do— activity, do it, you pick what you want to do and you always encouraged to do something you've never done and you _ to do something you've never done and you don't know how to do. i think— and you don't know how to do. i think that's _ and you don't know how to do. i think that's the beauty of it and it's something which your boundaries. | it's something which your boundaries.— it's something which your boundaries. ~ ., boundaries. i think, peter, we are seeinu boundaries. i think, peter, we are seeing right _ boundaries. i think, peter, we are seeing right now _ boundaries. i think, peter, we are seeing right now the _ boundaries. i think, peter, we are seeing right now the confidence . boundaries. i think, peter, we are seeing right now the confidence it| seeing right now the confidence it gives young people because sarah has done all the talking. anything you would like to say, peter?- done all the talking. anything you would like to say, peter? that's how it should be- — would like to say, peter? that's how it should be- i— would like to say, peter? that's how it should be. i got _ would like to say, peter? that's how it should be. i got involved - would like to say, peter? that's how it should be. i got involved back- would like to say, peter? that's how it should be. i got involved back in i it should be. i got involved back in the 1970s — it should be. i got involved back in the 19705. literally— it should be. i got involved back in the 1970s. literally fell _ it should be. i got involved back in the 1970s. literally fell in - it should be. i got involved back in the 1970s. literally fell in love - the 1970s. literally fell in love with _ the 1970s. literally fell in love with it — the 1970s. literally fell in love with it. exactly— the 1970s. literally fell in love with it. exactly what _ the 1970s. literally fell in love with it. exactly what sarah - the 1970s. literally fell in love i with it. exactly what sarah said, there _ with it. exactly what sarah said, there where _ with it. exactly what sarah said, there where you _ with it. exactly what sarah said, there where you can _ with it. exactly what sarah said, there where you can express - with it. exactly what sarah said, - there where you can express yourself and in _ there where you can express yourself and in the _ there where you can express yourself and in the wider— there where you can express yourself and in the wider community- and in the wider community recognises _ and in the wider community recognises it. _ and in the wider community recognises it. if— and in the wider community

recognises it. if prince - and in the wider communityl recognises it. if prince philip and in the wider community- recognises it. if prince philip was sitting _ recognises it. if prince philip was sitting around _ recognises it. if prince philip was sitting around the _ recognises it. if prince philip was sitting around the table - recognises it. if prince philip was sitting around the table design. recognises it. if prince philip was i sitting around the table design and the duke _ sitting around the table design and the duke of— sitting around the table design and the duke of edinburgh— sitting around the table design and the duke of edinburgh award, - sitting around the table design and the duke of edinburgh award, he i the duke of edinburgh award, he would _ the duke of edinburgh award, he would be — the duke of edinburgh award, he would be talking _ the duke of edinburgh award, he would be talking about _ the duke of edinburgh award, he would be talking about making i the duke of edinburgh award, he i would be talking about making sure that this _ would be talking about making sure that this thing — would be talking about making sure that this thing was _ would be talking about making sure that this thing was designed - would be talking about making sure that this thing was designed to - would be talking about making surel that this thing was designed to open up, it— that this thing was designed to open up. it remained _ that this thing was designed to open up, it remained fluid _ that this thing was designed to open up, it remained fluid and _ that this thing was designed to open up, it remained fluid and flexible, i up, it remained fluid and flexible, and it— up, it remained fluid and flexible, and it could — up, it remained fluid and flexible, and it could be _ up, it remained fluid and flexible, and it could be adapted _ up, it remained fluid and flexible, and it could be adapted to - up, it remained fluid and flexible, and it could be adapted to any. and it could be adapted to any situation — and it could be adapted to any situation and _ and it could be adapted to any situation and culture, - and it could be adapted to any- situation and culture, environment, because _ situation and culture, environment, because back— situation and culture, environment, because back in _ situation and culture, environment, because back in the _ situation and culture, environment, because back in the 1956, _ situation and culture, environment, because back in the 1956, that - situation and culture, environment, because back in the 1956, that was| because back in the 1956, that was not what _ because back in the 1956, that was not what the — because back in the 1956, that was not what the community— because back in the 1956, that wasj not what the community expected. they wanted — not what the community expected. they wanted programming, - not what the community expected. - they wanted programming, curriculum, set activities, _ they wanted programming, curriculum, set activities, so _ they wanted programming, curriculum, set activities, so he _ they wanted programming, curriculum, set activities, so he was _ they wanted programming, curriculum, set activities, so he was showing - set activities, so he was showing leadership— set activities, so he was showing leadership that _ set activities, so he was showing leadership that was _ set activities, so he was showing leadership that was possibly- set activities, so he was showing leadership that was possibly 30. leadership that was possibly 30 years— leadership that was possibly 30 years ahead _ leadership that was possibly 30 years ahead of _ leadership that was possibly 30 years ahead of his _ leadership that was possibly 30 years ahead of his time - leadership that was possibly 30 years ahead of his time and - leadership that was possibly 30 years ahead of his time and i'm leadership that was possibly 30 . years ahead of his time and i'm in awe of— years ahead of his time and i'm in awe of that— years ahead of his time and i'm in awe of that and— years ahead of his time and i'm in awe of that and this _ years ahead of his time and i'm in awe of that and this is _ years ahead of his time and i'm in awe of that and this is why, - years ahead of his time and i'm in awe of that and this is why, as - awe of that and this is why, as sarah — awe of that and this is why, as sarah said. _ awe of that and this is why, as sarah said, the _ awe of that and this is why, as sarah said, the award - awe of that and this is why, as . sarah said, the award programme awe of that and this is why, as - sarah said, the award programme will 'ust sarah said, the award programme will just keep _ sarah said, the award programme will just keep supporting _ sarah said, the award programme will just keep supporting future _ just keep supporting future generations, _ just keep supporting future generations, because - just keep supporting future generations, because it's i just keep supporting future - generations, because it's impossible and doesn't — generations, because it's impossible and doesn't come _ generations, because it's impossible and doesn't come with _ generations, because it's impossible and doesn't come with prescribed i and doesn't come with prescribed activities — and doesn't come with prescribed activities it— and doesn't come with prescribed activities. it reflects— and doesn't come with prescribed activities. it reflects the - and doesn't come with prescribed activities. it reflects the values i activities. it reflects the values and interests _ activities. it reflects the values and interests in _ activities. it reflects the values and interests in the _ activities. it reflects the valuesl and interests in the community. activities. it reflects the values i and interests in the community. i and interests in the community. wonder if perhaps we need this scheme, our children need the scheme, our children need the scheme, more than ever after a year

orso scheme, more than ever after a year or so we have had and there's been a huge focus on children's mental health and catching up with the curriculum, but actually this kind of activity can do more for confidence, resilience, creative thinking than anything sitting in a classroom? , thinking than anything sitting in a classroom?— thinking than anything sitting in a classroom? , ., , , �*, ., classroom? yes, absolutely. it's a hue classroom? yes, absolutely. it's a huge percentage _ classroom? yes, absolutely. it's a huge percentage of _ classroom? yes, absolutely. it's a huge percentage of young - classroom? yes, absolutely. it's a| huge percentage of young people's lives, they've been out of school for a long time and what's been amazing if the number of schools and voluntary organisations who have kept going and it's a massive thank you to the tens of thousands of volunteers who work to support young people. the numbers lining up for this academic year has been incredible as well. i think young people, absolutely do see it as something that adds value and is really important to them. for a charity to have been going for 65 years, and to be growing pretty much

year—on—year, is very exciting. we are in a very sad time at the moment but it's a massive testament to the likes of the duke of edinburgh, he had the foresight to think about this and it still relevant today for young people. this and it still relevant today for young people-— this and it still relevant today for young people. thank you so much, don't have — young people. thank you so much, don't have grey — young people. thank you so much, don't have grey thompson. - young people. thank you so much, don't have grey thompson. thankl young people. thank you so much, i don't have grey thompson. thank you for talking to us this morning and also thank you to peter kay, ceo of the duke of edinburgh award scheme in australia and his daughter, sarah. we really appreciated. thank you to those who have been in touch this morning to talk about the long—term impact on their lives. barber says she completed a gold award in 197a and it inspired my life in many ways, introducing me to camping and hiking in the mountains which i continued all through my lifetime and helped me get a job as employers looked on at almost like a qualification, as it proved you had determination character to complete. it's still one of my proudest achievements. let's bring you right up achievements. let's bring you right up to date now. let's say good

morning to two volunteers who volunteered at a food bank. good morning to you both. first of all, i mean, tell us a little bit about what you are doing. tell us about the scheme. what you are doing. tell us about the scheme-— the scheme. ok, good morning, everyone- _ the scheme. ok, good morning, everyone- our— the scheme. ok, good morning, everyone. our duke _ the scheme. ok, good morning, everyone. our duke of— the scheme. ok, good morning, | everyone. our duke of edinburgh award today, we are doing volunteering skills, and physical activities and they all go towards the cv application and we can put it in our cv and it will make us more employable. in our cv and it will make us more employable— in our cv and it will make us more employable. give us an idea of why ou felt employable. give us an idea of why you felt you — employable. give us an idea of why you felt you needed _ employable. give us an idea of why you felt you needed to _ employable. give us an idea of why you felt you needed to do - employable. give us an idea of why you felt you needed to do this - employable. give us an idea of why you felt you needed to do this or. you felt you needed to do this or wanted to do this.— you felt you needed to do this or wanted to do this. good morning. i feel like i had — wanted to do this. good morning. i feel like i had to _ wanted to do this. good morning. i feel like i had to do _ wanted to do this. good morning. i feel like i had to do this _ wanted to do this. good morning. i feel like i had to do this because i feel like i had to do this because it was— feel like i had to do this because it was something that helped me to .ain it was something that helped me to gain life _ it was something that helped me to gain life skills in the future. it was _ gain life skills in the future. it was something that opened a lot of doors _ was something that opened a lot of doors for— was something that opened a lot of doors for me. it helped me get out of my— doors for me. it helped me get out of my comfort zone and gave me different — of my comfort zone and gave me different skills i didn't even have in the _ different skills i didn't even have in the first— different skills i didn't even have in the first place. it helped to

gain— in the first place. it helped to gain my— in the first place. it helped to gain my confidence, give me responsibility and also helped me to become _ responsibility and also helped me to become more independent as an individuat — become more independent as an individual. did become more independent as an individual. , , ., become more independent as an individual. , ~ ., ., individual. did you know who the duke of edinburgh _ individual. did you know who the duke of edinburgh was _ individual. did you know who the duke of edinburgh was and - individual. did you know who the duke of edinburgh was and its i duke of edinburgh was and its connection with this scheme? it's history, at all? to connection with this scheme? it's history. at all?— connection with this scheme? it's history, at all? to be honest, when i started, i— history, at all? to be honest, when | started, | didn't _ history, at all? to be honest, when i started, i didn't know— history, at all? to be honest, when i started, i didn't know much - history, at all? to be honest, when i started, i didn't know much of- history, at all? to be honest, when i started, i didn't know much of the history behind it. but as i continue to learn and i continue to carry on in this award i learned a lot about it and exactly why it was put into place. it's been a really, really good opportunity to get into as it's provided me with so many skills i didn't know i was capable of. it's given me the ability to shine and enhance my own reputation and help me with other things i didn't know how to do. i’m me with other things i didn't know how to do. �* , .,. , how to do. i'm interested, rachel is askin: the how to do. i'm interested, rachel is asking the question _ how to do. i'm interested, rachel is asking the question about _ how to do. i'm interested, rachel is asking the question about what - how to do. i'm interested, rachel is asking the question about what you | asking the question about what you knew about the duke of edinburgh himself, but different generations obviously growing up with him, very much part of their lives, but what did you know about him? i

much part of their lives, but what did you know about him?- much part of their lives, but what did you know about him? i know that he was very — did you know about him? i know that he was very important _ did you know about him? i know that he was very important and _ did you know about him? i know that he was very important and he - did you know about him? i know that he was very important and he does i did you know about him? i know that he was very important and he does a| he was very important and he does a lot of— he was very important and he does a lot of good _ he was very important and he does a lot of good things by setting up the awards— lot of good things by setting up the awards and also if you went on to do your silver— awards and also if you went on to do your silver and gold, awards and also if you went on to do your silverand gold, he awards and also if you went on to do your silver and gold, he would actually— your silver and gold, he would actually come to the award ceremonies. i want to do my gold in the future — ceremonies. i want to do my gold in the future, as well. i�*m ceremonies. i want to do my gold in the future, as well.— the future, as well. i'm interested in what's going — the future, as well. i'm interested in what's going on _ the future, as well. i'm interested in what's going on behind - the future, as well. i'm interested in what's going on behind you. - the future, as well. i'm interested | in what's going on behind you. you explained a bit about the programme and explain what the guys are doing behind you there. thea;r and explain what the guys are doing behind you there.— behind you there. they are setting u . behind you there. they are setting u- for the behind you there. they are setting up for the food _ behind you there. they are setting up for the food bank, _ behind you there. they are setting up for the food bank, so _ behind you there. they are setting j up for the food bank, so especially our school, — up for the food bank, so especially our school, we really enjoy sending food to _ our school, we really enjoy sending food to people who are homeless, the poor people, just a way of giving back— poor people, just a way of giving back to — poor people, just a way of giving back to the community, as well. do ou back to the community, as well. you have your back to the community, as well. dr? you have your expedition plan for your bronze award? do you know where your bronze award? do you know where you will be going and doing? hopefully in the future, with the restrictions being lifted, hopefully we can go on our expedition. it was cancelled this year but hopefully we will go in the future. i cancelled this year but hopefully we will go in the future.— will go in the future. i wish you loads of luck _ will go in the future. i wish you loads of luck in _ will go in the future. i wish you loads of luck in the _ will go in the future. i wish you loads of luck in the future - will go in the future. i wish you loads of luck in the future and l will go in the future. i wish you j loads of luck in the future and i hope you do get out there because it's one of the most memorable parts

of the whole award scheme. thank you so much forjoining us. both of you, you gave us the most enthusiastic good morning of the morning. that's been a left for everyone. no one else is normally that happy to speak to us, so thank you.— to us, so thank you. thank you. thank you _ to us, so thank you. thank you. thank you so — to us, so thank you. thank you. thank you so much. _ to us, so thank you. thank you. thank you so much. whatever i to us, so thank you. thank you. i thank you so much. whatever your plans for the weekend, we have the details of the weather for you. it isa it is a cold weekend of weather. a sharp frost overnight. another frost coming tonight. on top of that, wintry showers in the forecast and there's nothing particularly mild heading our way on the horizon. in fact, if you look at the speckled cloud here, shower clouds drifting in from the north and the arctic region is spreading into scotland, the pennines, northern ireland, so share the occasional wintry shower. in the south of the uk, broadly speaking, the south—east of the country, slightly different story,

more cloud. some rain but that's because a weather front is close by. a warm front, so slightly milder air closer to us. that weather front is in the process of moving away so through tonight, skies will eventually clear. having said that, the northerly breeze and still bringing one or two wintry showers to scotland. the temperatures overnight in rural spots, the glens of the locks, down to minus six celsius. in the south, towns and cities, 2—3. tomorrow, with one weather front pushing away, another one approaching, in between, plenty of sunshine around, a scattering of wintry showers. still pretty cold for the time of year. six in newcastle. double figures across southern cities. into sunday night, it looks as though another frost is on the way. thank you very much. we are going to, for a few moments know, reflect on the duke of edinburgh's military

career. the duke of edinburgh's military career was seen as a hugely important influence on his character. our reporterjohn maguire, who is in portsmouth — where the duke completed some of his early training. no doubt, they are marking the passing him very well.- no doubt, they are marking the passing him very well. yes, they are. passing him very well. yes, they are- they _ passing him very well. yes, they are- they will — passing him very well. yes, they are. they will take _ passing him very well. yes, they are. they will take part - passing him very well. yes, they are. they will take part in - passing him very well. yes, they are. they will take part in this i passing him very well. yes, they are. they will take part in this 41 are. they will take part in this a1 gun salute, the military�*s way of paying tribute, not only to prince philip are's decades and decades of public service, through his royal duties, but also honouring his military career as well. we will hear a lot more about that in just a few moments. you can probably make out in the distance two new aircraft carriers, one named queen elizabeth and the other at the prince of wales, named after his wife and eldest son respectively. one of the other things prince philip did to an extraordinary extent actually, when you add up the thousands and tens of thousands of visits he did, was to

go on royal visits, open certain events and he always made a joke about him being the worlds most qualified curtain pullerfor opening up qualified curtain pullerfor opening up the foundation stones and things like that of buildings, but also going and seeing people in their daily lives and their places of work and, as i have been finding out, when he went to meet those people, it was certainly an unforgettable day. to perform thousands upon thousands of royal visits is their duty, theirjob, but to make each one feel so special to the people they meet, that is an art form. the aura just filled the whole factory. the queen, very petite, small lady, but, as i said, the aura that she gives off, it was an unbelievable experience. during the diamond jubilee tour of 2012, the queen and the duke of edinburgh visited the bailey caravans factory in bristol. the duke was very interested on how different components were assembled.

he had a chat with a lot of the guys on the shop floor. i also remember he was smiling, laughing, very engaging man. it was just a wonderful experience. were you surprised at all that he was interested in the nuts and bolts, let's put it that way? yeah, i was. at one point, each station that fits various components, he actually commented on the fact that the way the caravans are assembled are very similar to the way that they build boats. but what stays with simon about that day was notjust the duke's intellectual curiosity, but his tenderness. it was almost a dayjob for them. they do it a lot. but they were so good at putting people at their ease, being engaging with them and everyone felt, sort of having met them, they were special in some way. probably my favourite fondest memory of the day, it was quite cold and i remember when the queen and prince philip were leaving, prince philip got

into the car and he picked the blanket up off the seat and he put it across the queen's knees to keep her warm, which i thought was lovely and it reminded me, above all else, that they were very married couple. and for steve, it was his rapier—like sense of humour that was unforgettable. when they were both leaving, the queen and the duke, - i was at the top opening the front door for them to let them out - obviously, and there was a bit of rubbish on the floor. - i quickly picked it upi not realising my gold chains fell out of my top. when he looked at me twice - he gave me a big smile and said, "don't you believe in banks, sir?" i was totally shocked i that he actually spoke and i said, "no, sir, ldon't~"_ it was a real honour to meet him and to speak to him. _ amazing. as sharp as a tack and aged in his early 905. the queen's representative in bristol, the lord lieutenant, has more fond memories ofjokes about gold chains. i can remember when he came to bristol and the lord mayor

at the time was colin smith and he and i were waiting to receive his royal highness. he came into the back and of course colin had all the chains on and the duke of edinburgh went up to him and went, thump, thump, thump! "is that real gold?" so i can imagine, as a grandfather, he really delighted his grandchildren. he could get up to the best devilment. those who met prince philip speak of a burning desire to discover more about engineering, art, the environment, but also people's lives. it's really lovely to see you. how are you? are you 0k? michaela tells me she met him while raising awareness of disability issues. because i'm also deaf, in events where there is a crowded room i bring my chair up a little bit higher. which allows me to be at eye level with people and allows me that freedom. and he walked over to us and he looked at me and said, "wow, look at your wheelchair. that's really great. i love how high you are."

and it was a lovely opportunity to talk about how much technology has advanced and allowed us to be equal people and equal citizens. in 1957, he saw the abandoned ship, the ss great britain, as he piloted a seaplane over the falkland islands. and 12 years later, they would be reunited. the mission to bring the ss great britain back to the uk from the falkland islands was an incredible story fraught with risk and adventure. just the type of thing the duke of edinburgh was interested in and, in fact, on the day that it returned to this dock here in bristol, the one where it was built, he was on board to witness its return. he became the very first patron of the ships trust. what do you think? don't ask me! laughter. and that love of the sea and aviation combined perfectly at the fleet air arm museum in

somerset. he was royal marines so he was a captain general and always was a keen supporter of all things royal navy, but in particular, naval heritage. and all of the museums which now form part of the national museum of the royal navy. before stepping back from public life four years ago, the duke of edinburgh took part in hundreds of tours and engagements each year. part of his everyday which, for those who met him, created an unforgettable day. i think we probably could have made that film in any town or city, not only in great britain, but indeed around the commonwealth. let's find out a little bit more about his military career. his naval career. nick hewitt from the national museum of the royal navy, good morning. a lot of talk about how far he could have gone in the service if he'd remained obviously, if the queen

hadn't succeeded to the throne. what are your thoughts? he hadn't succeeded to the throne. what are your thoughts?— are your thoughts? he was a proper fiuuhtin are your thoughts? he was a proper fighting naval— are your thoughts? he was a proper fighting naval officer. _ are your thoughts? he was a proper fighting naval officer. he _ are your thoughts? he was a proper fighting naval officer. he did - are your thoughts? he was a proper fighting naval officer. he did well. fighting naval officer. he did well in wartime. who knows, offices like that sometimes they can have a stellar— that sometimes they can have a stellar trajectory after the war, sometimes they thrive in wartime and maybe _ sometimes they thrive in wartime and maybe they— sometimes they thrive in wartime and maybe they are a bit too punchy and inclined _ maybe they are a bit too punchy and inclined to _ maybe they are a bit too punchy and inclined to speak their mind to progress — inclined to speak their mind to progress further and it becomes very political, _ progress further and it becomes very political, thatjob, after a point, so who— political, thatjob, after a point, so who knows? he certainly thrived and was _ so who knows? he certainly thrived and was a _ so who knows? he certainly thrived and was a good fighting officer, no question— and was a good fighting officer, no question about it. very and was a good fighting officer, no question about it.— question about it. very good first officer, think? _ question about it. very good first officer, think? supposedly- question about it. very good first officer, think? supposedly but i question about it. very good first | officer, think? supposedly but has not been verified _ officer, think? supposedly but has not been verified it _ officer, think? supposedly but has not been verified it was _ officer, think? supposedly but has not been verified it was the i not been verified it was the youngest in the royal navy because that would be hard to verify but it was very— that would be hard to verify but it was very young. he was 19 when he first saw— was very young. he was 19 when he first saw action, so this is incredibly young, it's hard to imagine. _ incredibly young, it's hard to imagine, isn't it? a distinguished career mentioned _ imagine, isn't it? a distinguished career mentioned in _ imagine, isn't it? a distinguished career mentioned in dispatches. l imagine, isn't it? a distinguished i career mentioned in dispatches. he starts the war actually in the lndian — starts the war actually in the indian ocean but then he transfers to hms— indian ocean but then he transfers to hms valiant battleship in the mediterranean at the start of 1941 and that— mediterranean at the start of 1941 and that is the most active period,

that year. — and that is the most active period, that year. a — and that is the most active period, that year, a terrible year for the royal— that year, a terrible year for the royal navy in the mediterranean actually — royal navy in the mediterranean actually. the mediterranean fleet is outgunned, they have been relying, the whole _ outgunned, they have been relying, the whole strategy is relying on having — the whole strategy is relying on having the french alongside them in the mediterranean but france obviously falls in 1940, so a fairly small— obviously falls in 1940, so a fairly small mediterranean feeder trying to take on— small mediterranean feeder trying to take on the entire italian navy and prince _ take on the entire italian navy and prince philip as their on hms valiant— prince philip as their on hms valiant and sees action in an early bombardment on the north african coast _ bombardment on the north african coast and — bombardment on the north african coast and then there is action at cape _ coast and then there is action at cape matapan. one of the last great fleet actions in european waters that no— fleet actions in european waters that no one has ever heard of. admiral— that no one has ever heard of. admiral cunningham, the gifted commander—in—chief, some call him the greatest — commander—in—chief, some call him the greatest admiral since nelson, actually, _ the greatest admiral since nelson, actually, he ambushes the italian fleet at— actually, he ambushes the italian fleet at night off the cape on the southern — fleet at night off the cape on the southern tip of greece, and there is a dreadful— southern tip of greece, and there is a dreadful night when they catch

three _ a dreadful night when they catch three italian cruisers and destroyers in the dark and turn the guns _ destroyers in the dark and turn the guns of— destroyers in the dark and turn the guns of three battleships on them and the _ guns of three battleships on them and the loss of life on the italian side is _ and the loss of life on the italian side is horrific. we lost three sailors — side is horrific. we lost three sailors but there was something i three _ sailors but there was something i three and — sailors but there was something i three and a half thousand battalion dad so _ three and a half thousand battalion dad so an— three and a half thousand battalion dad so an extraordinary thing to be part _ dad so an extraordinary thing to be part prince— dad so an extraordinary thing to be part. prince philip matt was known as a young — part. prince philip matt was known as a young midshipman is searching for batteries on the side of the bridge — for batteries on the side of the bridge there is therefore high drama when they— bridge there is therefore high drama when they pick up the italians on radar— when they pick up the italians on radar and — when they pick up the italians on radar and then they suddenly switch on all— radar and then they suddenly switch on all the _ radar and then they suddenly switch on all the searchlights and illuminate the italian ships right under— illuminate the italian ships right under their guns, illuminate the italian ships right undertheir guns, so very illuminate the italian ships right under their guns, so very dramatic introduction — under their guns, so very dramatic introduction to naval warfare for him _ introduction to naval warfare for him. �* introduction to naval warfare for him. . ., ,, ., ., ~ introduction to naval warfare for him. and also essential work perhaps doesnt him. and also essential work perhaps doesn't make — him. and also essential work perhaps doesn't make the _ him. and also essential work perhaps doesn't make the history _ him. and also essential work perhaps doesn't make the history books, i doesn't make the history books, apart from some of the ones i know you have written. the convoys, escorting essential supplies, particularly cold, to fire the war effort. ~ , ,., , particularly cold, to fire the war effort. absolutely, it's a sub'ect close to my fl effort. absolutely, it's a sub'ect close to my own i effort. absolutely, it's a sub'ect close to my own heart i effort. absolutely, it's a sub'ect close to my own heart so i effort. absolutely, it's a subject close to my own heart so after i close to my own heart so after valiant. — close to my own heart so after valiant. he _ close to my own heart so after valiant, he comes back to the uk, does _ valiant, he comes back to the uk, does some — valiant, he comes back to the uk, does some quarters and get posted to

an older— does some quarters and get posted to an older destroyer built at the end of the _ an older destroyer built at the end of the first — an older destroyer built at the end of the first world war. she is escorting _ of the first world war. she is escorting coastal convoys around the uk, escorting coastal convoys around the uk. so _ escorting coastal convoys around the uk, so everybody has heard of the convoy— uk, so everybody has heard of the convoy system to cross the atlantic, the arctic. _ convoy system to cross the atlantic, the arctic, but this system starts at the _ the arctic, but this system starts at the start of the war and goes on right— at the start of the war and goes on right until— at the start of the war and goes on right until the end and they are ferrying — right until the end and they are ferrying really important and vital but very— ferrying really important and vital but very mundane cargo to really simplify. — but very mundane cargo to really simplify, all the coal in the north of england, and the power stations and domestic heating in the south, and domestic heating in the south, and it— and domestic heating in the south, and it has— and domestic heating in the south, and it has to be moved. britain has always— and it has to be moved. britain has always moved its stuff by sea and i can't _ always moved its stuff by sea and i can't stop — always moved its stuff by sea and i can't stop moving by sea just because _ can't stop moving by sea just because of the war. they spend the best part _ because of the war. they spend the best part of— because of the war. they spend the best part of two years going up and down _ best part of two years going up and down the _ best part of two years going up and down the east coast escorting these dirty colliers full of coal, cement, other— dirty colliers full of coal, cement, other high—volume and low—volume cargoes _ other high—volume and low—volume cargoes and it's really, really dangerous. there isn't an epic battle — dangerous. there isn't an epic battle but _ dangerous. there isn't an epic battle but there is a constant threat — battle but there is a constant threat from german mines, the germans — threat from german mines, the germans coming over by air and

dropping— germans coming over by air and dropping mines, e—books, german torpedo— dropping mines, e—books, german torpedo boats coming from holland, launching _ torpedo boats coming from holland, launching an attack and then going back again, and air attack, as well, so a constant — back again, and air attack, as well, so a constant threat.— back again, and air attack, as well, so a constant threat. thank you very much indeed- _ so a constant threat. thank you very much indeed. fascinating _ so a constant threat. thank you very much indeed. fascinating to - so a constant threat. thank you very much indeed. fascinating to hear i much indeed. fascinating to hear some of those toys for me this morning. thank you for your time. yes, prince philip obviously a character many of us thought we knew but perhaps we are discovering over the last 2a hours or so, indeed in the last 2a hours or so, indeed in the days to come, there were far more strings to his bow than perhaps we imagined or understood. back to you two. we imagined or understood. back to ou two. . ., we imagined or understood. back to ou two. , ., . ~' we imagined or understood. back to ou two. . ., ., ,, , we imagined or understood. back to outwo. . , . that's all we have time for today. breakfast will be back tomorrow morning from six o'clock. bbc news coverage of the death of prince philip will continue here on bbc one, with regular programming on bbc two. before we go let's take one more look back on the remarkable life of prince philip, the duke of edinburgh. from all of us — goodbye.

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hello and welcome to viewers in the uk and around the world to this special bbc news coverage from windsor castle following the death of the duke of edinburgh at the age of 99. gun salutes will take place across the uk today to mark an extraordinary life of duty and service. prince philip was by the queen's side for more than 70 years — the royal family mourns the loss of a beloved husband and father. if you were having problems, you could always go to him and know that he would listen and try to help. i think he'd probably want to be remembered as... ..as an individual in his own right really.