Prince Philip's final words to King Charles - who had one last witty joke
dailyrecord.co.ukAs King Charles and Queen Camilla celebrate their 19th wedding anniversary, the day is also marked with a touch of sorrow.Today also commemorates the third anniversary of the passing of Charles' dearly loved father, the late Prince Philip.
He passed away just over a year before his devoted wife, the late Queen, at the age of 99 after spending his final tranquil days at Windsor Castle.Until his last moments, he maintained his playful spirit, sharp wit, and mischievous sense of humour.
In typical fashion, the 99-year-old couldn't resist making one final quip while speaking to his eldest son Charles, the day before he passed.In a documentary honouring his father's life, Charles recounted the last conversation he had with Philip over the phone, mere hours before his death.During an intimate interview for a BBC film, the now-King described how he delicately brought up the topic of Philip's impending 100th birthday and suggested a party, despite knowing his father wasn't fond of such celebrations.
Charles shared how Philip's response provided him with one last joyful memory of his father's cheeky character. He informed him that the family had been discussing his 100th birthday and a potential celebration, reports the Mirror.
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