Prince Philip

Lincolnshire joins nationwide mourning of HRH The Duke of Edinburgh

Leader of Lincolnshire County Council, Cllr Martin Hill, said: "This is an extremely sad time for the entire nation. As the husband and loyal consort of our longest serving Monarch, he provided immense support and presided over numerous public engagements until he stepped down from his duties in 2017.

"As well as public events, privately he visited the county many times – mainly RAF Cranwell to support his grandson, Prince William, who was training to become a RAF pilot.

Prince Philip's love of carriage racing was shared by Richard Margrave, formally of West Barn, Benniworth. They competed together for over 10 years and "enjoyed a good crack". When Richard retired, Prince Philip pursuaded Richard's groom to work for him and she is still at his stable today.

Courtesy of Richard Margrave.

Benniworth Parish Council Chair, Counsellor Gill Stewart

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Published: Friday, 9th April 2021