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The Real Prince Philip
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Websites
HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh
www.royal.gov.uk/family/philip.htm
Philip's own page from the official 'British Monarchy' website. Gives
you the family's line on this sometimes wayward member.
Kurt Hahn
www.infed.org/thinkers/et-hahn.htm
A short biography of the founder of Salem (Germany) and Gordonstoun schools,
who had a profound effect on the shaping of Prince Philip's character
(as well as of his sons).
Books
Elizabeth and Philip by C Higham and R Moseley (Ulverscroft Large
Print Editions, 1998) £16.99
This readable page-turner will delight anglophile royal watchers with its in-depth look at the lives of Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip and their famous – sometimes infamous – family.
Prince Philip: A critical biography by John Parker (Ulverscroft
Large Print Books, 1992) £16.99
Prince Philip, although lacking a constitutional role, has exerted great influence on the queen and the royal family, the ultimate effect of which only time will tell. This and other aspects of his life and times, including a difficult childhood, are covered by this biography.
Prince Philip: His secret life by John Parker (Macmillan, 1990)
£15.95
In this book, Parker reports alleged affairs and a possible illegitimate child, along with details of genealogy and long discussions of Philip's charitable works. He covers the prince's early life before and after meeting Princess Elizabeth, as well as the tabloid stories that accompanied the couple.
Golden Years by Pathe James (Solo Books, 1997) £25.00
Produced in celebration of the queen and Prince Philip's golden wedding anniversary on 20 November 1997.
Off the Leash: Memoirs of a royal corgi by Matthew Sturgis (Coronet,
1996) £5.99
An account of the royal family at work, at play, at home, at each other's
throats – told with the honesty for which corgis are justly famous.
It tells of Princess Di's eating habits, the Duke of Edinburgh's sporting
prowess and Fergie's innate sense of modesty.
Competition Carriage Driving by HRH Prince Philip (J A Allen &
Co., 1994). Out of print.
Written as a result of experience gained in national and international
combined driving events, this book is designed to inspire all who aspire
to drive four-in-hand in competition. The prince gives advice and encouragement
on all aspects of training, preparation and competition driving.
Famous People: The Queen Elizabeth II story book by Sydney Wood
(4Learning, 2002) £5
(available by post: 4Learning, PO Box 400, Wetherby, LS23 7LG. Tel: 08701
246 444
or e-mail: 4Learning.sales@channel4.co.uk)
Published to commemorate the Queen's Golden Jubilee, and part of 4Learning's
popular Famous People series, this biography is illustrated in
full colour and aimed at 5-7 year olds.
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