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Queen's agony over devastating news about Prince Philip

Former royal butler Paul Burrell reveals the truth
  • 10 Jan 2020

Queen Elizabeth’s husband Prince Phillip, 98, was hospitalised for four days before Christmas and according to sources the royal is 'extremely frail' - leaving the monarch with the agonising realisation she needs to prepare for challenging times ahead.  

WATCH: Prince Philip tells the Queen Mobile driver to "Hurry up!"

And now witnessing his struggle to get back on track, this will be one of Her Majesty’s biggest challenges in their 72-year marriage.

'Nobody understands Elizabeth more than Phillip,' former butler Paul Burrell tells US publication Closer.

'He has been her mainstay for most of her life. They have no secrets. They have lived through traumas and ordeals but have stayed on course as a committed couple,' he adds.

'Prince Phillip is the queen’s rock. They share every aspect of their lives together.'

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The couple have had a long and successful marriage

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And although Queen Elizabeth is the monarch, behind closed doors Paul says Phillip is the head of the family, so any change in circumstances will be very hard on her.

Paul describes Prince Phillip as a 'man not to be messed with' who does not 'suffer fools gladly' but also has a kind and gentle side.

Now moving into 2020, the Queen will remain at her husband’s side at Sandringham until February when she will return to her royal duties.

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Philip rules behind the scenes

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Paul says Elizabeth is leaning on her inner strength and counting her blessings. 'She’s had Prince Phillip beside her for most of her life and for that she is very grateful.'

'I think Grandpa is incredible,' Princess Eugenie said during the documentary Our Queen at Ninety.

Actor Matt Smith, who played Philip in the first two seasons of The Crown, recalled how Prince William had described his grandfather as 'a legend' when they met.

Prince Harry paid very obvious tribute to Philip by adding his surname, Mountbatten, to baby son Archie’s full name.

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The Queen is preparing for the years ahead

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Despite stepping away from royal duties in 2017, the duke has been renowned for his humour. In 2000, Prince Philip revealed he had 'no desire whatsoever' to live to his 100th year. Only a few years earlier, in 1997, the Queen paid tribute to her husband, the man who has always been her rock.

'He has, quite simply, been my strength and stay all these years, and I and his whole family, in this and many other countries, owe him a debt greater than he would ever claim or we shall ever know.'

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