NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
NewIdea
  • Royals
  • Celebrity
  • News
  • Beauty & Style
  • Health & Wellbeing
  • Food
  • Win
  • Recipes
  • Video
Subscribe
  1. Home
  2. Royals

SHOCK CLAIMS: Queen and Prince Philip 'living separate lives' as Duke turns 98!

They barely see each other - by Kietley Isrin
  • 10 Jun 2019

Today marks Prince Philip's 98th birthday. And as the the Duke of Edinburgh celebrates his incredible milestone, royal experts claim he and the Queen are living 'miles apart' and barely see each other.

After retiring from royal life back in 2017, the Duke has spent most of his time between Wood Farm on the Sandringham Estate and Windsor Castle.

"The Queen feels the Duke has earned a proper retirement," a source told the Express.

"She knows him too well, if he was still at the centre of royal life he'd feel he had to be involved.

"Being at Wood Farm means that he's not too far away, but far enough to be able to relax."

Prince Philip
Getty
Prince Philip
Steve Parsons/PA

Meanwhile, editor of Royal Central, Charlie Proctor told Daily Star Online that Prince Philip hardly spends any time at Buckingham Palace.

"Unlike most married couples, The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh often live miles apart."

He continued: "This is down to the fact that he is now retired and would rather live in one of his other homes.

"Buckingham Palace has always been viewed as a workplace by the Duke.

Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip
PA
Prince Philip and The Queen
PA

"It is in the middle of noisy central London, and perhaps doesn't offer the same peaceful tranquility as Windsor Castle of Sandringham House.

"As our 93-year-old Queen is still working, this is where she will spend the majority of her time in her workplace."

WATCH: Moment Queen Elizabeth Sweetly Broke Protocol by Stopping to Accept Flowers

Kietley Isrin

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Subscribe to New Idea today

Subscribe Now
Subscribe to New Idea & save!

Recommended to you

Home and Away opening title
Watch 1:09

Home and Away opening title

{headline}

{headline}

WATCH: Moment Queen, 93, REFUSES help to plant tree - 'I'm perfectly capable!'

WATCH: Moment Queen, 93, REFUSES help to plant tree - 'I'm perfectly capable!'

ROYAL ASCOT PICS: The Queen, Charles and Camilla brave the rain on Day 2

ROYAL ASCOT PICS: The Queen, Charles and Camilla brave the rain on Day 2

ROYAL ASCOT: Kate Middleton and the Queen look BEAUTIFUL in blue!

ROYAL ASCOT: Kate Middleton and the Queen look BEAUTIFUL in blue!

The VERY inappropriate joke Prince Philip made about the Queen REVEALED!

The VERY inappropriate joke Prince Philip made about the Queen REVEALED!

{headline}

{headline}

ROYAL SHOCK: The Queen escapes death - 'It almost killed her!'

WATCH: Queen goes shopping and asks HILARIOUS question at the check out!

WATCH: Queen goes shopping and asks HILARIOUS question at the check out!

WATCH: The Queen steps out after Charles' 70th birthday bash

{headline}

{headline}

Sarah Ferguson back in the Royal Family after Eugenie's Royal Wedding

Prince Philip looks lively as he rides horses through Windsor

US report: 'Palace confirms Meghan Markle is four months pregnant'

US report: 'The Queen bans Meghan from her dad’s funeral'

Insiders give insight on alleged feud between Prince Charles, William and Harry

Sarah Ferguson reveals true feelings about Kate Middleton in intimate interview

Scandal grows over Prince George's latest outing

NewIdea
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions
NewIdea Magazine Subscribe
  • About Us
  • Subscribe Today
  • Contact Us
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Privacy Policy
  • Competitions

Brands

  • Girlfriend
  • New Idea food
  • Practical Parenting
  • That’s Life
  • Who

Our Network

  • Better Homes and Gardens
  • BHG Shop
  • marie claire
  • Beauty Crew
  • Women's Weekly Food
  • Bounty Parents
  • Home Beautiful
  • All Recipes
  • Perth Now
  • The West Australian
  • 7Plus
  • 7mate
  • 7NEWS
  • 7Sport
  • Sunrise
  • Starts at 60
  • Hard to Find
© 2022 Are Media PTY LTD
All products are independently selected, tested or recommended by our team of experts.If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission.
Get more from New Idea

Magazine Subscription Offer

Subscribe to New Idea & save!-+ save!

Shop This Offer
Subscribe to New Idea & save!