Two Princes, two views of service
A BRIGHT light has gone out. Despite a sad childhood, Prince Philip rose above his tribulations to become a man with a great sense of duty, loyalty and love for this country. He never whinged about his early years, but instead learned from them and turned them around to great effect. When he married the Queen, he took on the role of consort for the rest of his life, accepting this position with fortitude and showing great loyalty. Sacrificing his own ambitions for a career in the royal navy, he became the much respected and loved head of his own household. He was truly a strong, upright man with great values who came from a time when duty, loyalty and service were of prime importance. not for him the self-pity and selfservice of a much-loved grandson who has caused sadness to his family. We took Prince Harry to our hearts and mourned with him when, at a tender age, he tragically lost his mother. We rejoiced with him that he had found love and happiness when he married. But what has happened to that lovely, fun-loving Prince?
PATTY PHILLIPS, middleton-on-sea, W. sussex.
I HAVE read the accounts in the mail of the Duke of edinburgh’s life, his difficult childhood, distinguished naval service, enduring love and unwavering support to the Queen and commitment and service to this country in so many ways. in particular, we are mindful of the encouragement and motivation he gave to millions of young people with the Duke of edinburgh’s Award. Doesn’t all of this put the complaints of younger royals into perspective?
GERRY DYER, cirencester, glos. ‘EVERYONE has to have a sense of duty,’ said Philip, who certainly did. Shame about Harry.
ALAN JACOBS, Biddenham, Beds. memo to Prince Harry: This is your best chance of a reconciliation. Grasp it with both hands. Don’t blow it.
T. PHILLIPS, london e10. IN THE Oprah interview, meghan said she hadn’t read about the royal Family before meeting Harry. Well, i hope she’s reading about his grandfather’s life now. real hardship and adversity, real achievements, strength of character and the very definition of a life of service.
JOHN VARLEY, doncaster, s. Yorks.