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Prince Philip: A Celebration: Windsor Castle
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      The Exhibition

      Commemorating the remarkable life and legacy of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Britain’s longest-serving consort, through a selection of objects which reflect significant moments and his official duties undertaken throughout his life.

      Explore the sections below to learn more.

      Handwritten diary entry
      Early life

      The early life of Prince Philip

      The Coronation III
      The Queen's Coronation

      As The Queen’s consort Prince Philip was the first person to pay homage to the newly crowned Queen

      A Faberge double photograph frame, the two frames of octagonal shape of blue enamel. The frames of gold are joined by a hinge ending at the top and bottom in an acorn finial. The edge of the frames and oval reserves with laurel leaf border. Frames contain
      Consort

      Prince Philip was the longest serving consort in British history

      Two designs, on one sheet of paper, for interiors at Buckingham Palace. On the left, an ink and watercolour drawing of a design for the Duke of Edinburgh's Study; looking north, with a table and chairs in the foreground. On the right, a watercolour design
      Patron of design

      Prince Philip had a life-long passion for design

      A silver model of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh wearing the mantle and insignia of the Order of the Garter, on a circular wooden base.
      Prince Philip and Windsor

      Prince Philip had a long a varied relationship with Windsor

      A watercolour design for a six-light stained glass window, in a mount which replicates the tracery of the window. In the top register, the Holy Trinity can be seen over Windsor Castle. In the bottom register, from left to right against a background of smo
      The 1992 Windsor Castle fire

      The fire led to much structural damage to the fabric of the Castle

      Prince Philip raises his top hat to acknowledge a crowd
      Solo engagements

      Prince Philip’s solo engagements were often in support of science, engineering, industry and the armed forces

      A First Nations feather headdress or war bonnet in Plains style, fitted with eagle (?) feathers threaded with white horsehair (?) at the tips and with blue, red, purple and white silk ribbons hanging from each side, and a blue and whit
      International visits

      Prince Philip also undertook solo tours

      Master: Two Duke of Edinburgh Award gold badges
      Young People and the Environment

      Prince Philip took an active interest in the environment and providing opportunities for young people

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      The income from your ticket contributes directly to The Royal Collection Trust, a registered charity. The aims of The Royal Collection Trust are the care and conservation of the Royal Collection, and the promotion of access and enjoyment through exhibitions, publications, loans and educational activities.