17 photos that show how Prince Philip is just a regular grandpa

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Matthew WilsonJun 5, 2020, 02:56 IST
17 photos that show how Prince Philip is just a regular grandpa

Prince Phillip and Prince William.Phil Walter/Getty Images

  • The public may know him as the Duke of Edinburgh, but Prince Philip is also a loving grandfather.
  • He was there for two of his grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry, when their mother, Princess Diana, died.
  • He was also supportive of his grandchildren Peter and Zara Phillips' studies and visited them at school.

The public may know him as the Duke of Edinburgh, but to his eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren, Prince Philip is just their granddad. Through the years, Prince Philip has been a supportive grandfather who has been there for them and watched them grow.

In honor of his 99th birthday on June 10, here are photos that show Prince Philip is just a regular grandpa.

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Prince Philip took his grandchildren Zara and Peter Phillips, along with their mother, Princess Anne, to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1984.

Prince Philip took his grandchildren Zara and Peter Phillips, along with their mother, Princess Anne, to the Royal Windsor Horse Show in 1984.
Prince Philip smiling as he attends the Royal Windsor Horse Show with his daughter Princess Anne, and grandchildren Peter and Zara Phillips. Tim Graham/Getty Images

The four of them drove to the event in their Range Rover.

Zara and Peter happily followed their grandfather at the event.

Zara and Peter happily followed their grandfather at the event.
Prince Philip with Peter and Zara Phillips. Tim Graham/Getty Images

The Duke of Edinburgh can be seen cracking a smile at his grandchildren's excitement.

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Prince Philip also cares about his grandchildren's studies. He visited Peter at school ...

Prince Philip also cares about his grandchildren's studies. He visited Peter at school ...
Queen Elizabeth, Prince Philip, and their grandson Peter. Tim Graham/Getty Images

In 1991, Prince Philip went with his wife, Queen Elizabeth II, to visit their grandson Peter at Port Regis School.

... and his granddaughter Zara. Both siblings went to the Port Regis School, which their grandparents donated to.

... and his granddaughter Zara. Both siblings went to the Port Regis School, which their grandparents donated to.
Prince Philip and Zara. Tim Graham/Getty Images

While Peter and Zara attended Port Regis, their royal grandparents opened the Queen's Hall, which contains a gym and heated swimming pool, on school grounds.

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He still accompanies them to royal events now that they're grown up.

He still accompanies them to royal events now that they're grown up.
Zara Tindall and Prince Philip. Mark Cuthbert/Getty Images

In 2017, Zara — now married to Mike Tindall — attended the Royal Ascot with her grandfather.

On a sadder note, he was there for two of his other grandchildren, Prince William and Prince Harry, when their mother, Princess Diana, died.

On a sadder note, he was there for two of his other grandchildren, Prince William and Prince Harry, when their mother, Princess Diana, died.
Prince Philip, Prince William, Charles Spencer, Prince Harry, and Prince Charles. Anwar Hussein/Getty Images

At the funeral in 1997, the Duke of Edinburgh walked alongside his grandsons Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as Charles Spencer (her brother) and Prince Charles. The group followed behind the procession of the coffin.

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He celebrated holiday ceremonies with them as they grew up.

He celebrated holiday ceremonies with them as they grew up.
Prince William and Prince Harry with their grandfather, Prince Philip. Ken Goff/Getty Images

The Duke of Edinburgh, alongside his grandsons, celebrated the National Service of Thanksgiving for the Queen Mother's 100th birthday. Their great-grandmother, Queen Mother Elizabeth, died at the age of 101.

The Duke of Edinburgh is affectionate with his grandchildren in public, even though royals generally don't exhibit PDA.

The Duke of Edinburgh is affectionate with his grandchildren in public, even though royals generally don't exhibit PDA.
The two greet each other warmly. Tim Graham/Getty Images

Prince William embraced his grandfather at the 10th Anniversary Memorial Service for his mother Diana in 2007, which goes against royal norms. As Insider has previously reported, "Public displays of affection go against standards of royal etiquette."

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Prince Philip and Prince William get along well and share laughs, whether it's at a parade ...

Prince Philip and Prince William get along well and share laughs, whether it's at a parade ...
Prince Philip and Prince William in uniform. Tim Graham/Getty Images

Decked out in their military uniforms, the duke and his grandson were all smiles after they attended the Sovereign's Parade at Sandhurst Military Academy in 2006.

Both were in the British military — Prince Philip was a commander in the Royal Navy until his wife ascended to the throne, and Prince William rose to the rank of Flight Lieutenant in the Royal Air Force.

... or while attending the Rugby World Cup Final.

... or while attending the Rugby World Cup Final.
Prince Philip and Prince William at the Rugby World Cup. Phil Walter/Getty Images

The two princes enjoyed watching the final match between New Zealand and Australia together at the Rugby World Cup in 2015.

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Prince Philip also enjoys the company of his grandson Prince Harry.

Prince Philip also enjoys the company of his grandson Prince Harry.
Prince Philip laughs at one of his grandson Prince Harry's jokes. GLYN KIRK/Getty Images

They also brought along Prince William's brother, Prince Harry, to the rugby finals. Prince Harry made his grandfather laugh during their time together.

He is also playful with his grandchildren like Princess Eugenie, the daughter of his second son, Prince Andrew.

He is also playful with his grandchildren like Princess Eugenie, the daughter of his second son, Prince Andrew.
Prince Philip plays with his granddaughter Princess Eugenie. Tim Graham/Getty Images

Prince Philip playfully patted his granddaughter on the head while attending the Christmas Service at Sandringham Church in 1998.

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Prince Andrew's daughters also share car rides with their grandparents.

Prince Andrew's daughters also share car rides with their grandparents.
Princess Eugenie and Princess Beatrice ride with their grandparents. Tim Graham/Getty Images

Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie rode with their grandparents to a memorial ceremony for Princess Diana.

And now that they're grown, the princesses enjoy spending time with their grandfather at events like Derby Day.

And now that they're grown, the princesses enjoy spending time with their grandfather at events like Derby Day.
Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie with Prince Philip. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

At Derby Day in 2012, the two watched the race from the balcony of the Royal Box with their grandfather.

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Prince Philip makes time for his youngest granddaughter too, 16-year-old Lady Louise. She's the daughter of Prince Edward, his youngest son.

Prince Philip makes time for his youngest granddaughter too, 16-year-old Lady Louise. She's the daughter of Prince Edward, his youngest son.
Prince Philip, Countess Sophie, and Lady Louise. Antony Jones/Getty Images

This photo was taken at Easter celebrations.

Here they are celebrating Christmas together, alongside Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle.

Here they are celebrating Christmas together, alongside Prince William, Kate Middleton, and Meghan Markle.
Prince Philip with Lady Louise Windsor. Chris Jackson/Getty Images

The two walked together on their way to Church at St. Mary Magdalene in 2017.

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The Duke of Edinburgh also makes time for his youngest grandchild, James, Viscount Severn. He's 12.

The Duke of Edinburgh also makes time for his youngest grandchild, James, Viscount Severn. He's 12.
James, Viscount Severn and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour on June 13, 2015. Max Mumby/Indigo/Getty Images

Here they are together at Trooping the Colour, a celebration for the Queen's birthday.

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