Prince Philip’s Cheeky Side Revealed: Royal Photographer Shares Hilarious Incident
Prince Philip was known for his cheeky side, and one royal photographer had the chance to experience it firsthand. Julian Calder, a photographer who captured several portraits of the British royal family, including the queen and Prince Philip, shared his favorite memories on the “Hello! A Right Royal Podcast.” The Duke of Edinburgh passed away in April 2021 at the age of 99, preceding Queen Elizabeth II, who died on September 8, 2022, at the age of 96.
Calder recalled a moment when he was photographing Prince Philip in his office. “I once did a portrait of Prince Philip in his office,” Calder shared with the podcast hosts. “And he was standing there, and I was quite young at the time. And I’m looking through the lens, I thought, ‘God, just behind his right ear is a book – ‘The Joy of Sex.’ I had to say, ‘Prince Philip, should we move that?’ And he laughed, and he got his equerry to come and move it.”
It seems that Prince Philip’s love for humor and mischief extended beyond his book choices. The royal couple, who were married for 73 years, was known for their lightheartedness and sense of fun. According to British royal expert Hilary Fordwich, Philip had no hesitation in expressing himself when it came to colorful language, even with the queen.
During their summer holidays in Scotland, Philip would reportedly drive fast on country roads, with Princess Elizabeth in the passenger seat urging him to slow down. Instead of complying, Philip would respond with unsavory words, according to Fordwich. This spirited dynamic between the couple continued throughout their lives.
Queen Elizabeth II also enjoyed her own moments of playfulness. During a visit to San Francisco in 1983, President Ronald Reagan hosted the royal couple. Shannon Felton Spence, a British royal expert, shared an amusing anecdote from that trip. “She [the queen] asked the plane to continue circling the city because she was switching seats across the aisles with her little camera pointed out the window to take pictures of Brittania, the royal yacht arriving underneath the Golden Gate Bridge,” Spence revealed.
Despite their occasional spats, the queen and Prince Philip shared a deep love and understanding for each other. According to royal author Ingrid Seward, their marriage was filled with love and laughter.
Overall, the queen and Prince Philip were known for their playful nature and ability to find joy in even the most mundane situations. Their unique personalities brought laughter and happiness to those around them, leaving a lasting impression on all who had the opportunity to witness their playful side firsthand.
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