Royal flashback: remember Prince Philip and his legendary honesty? Well, let’s go back in time to one of those moments when the late prince said something so frank that left his grandson, Prince William, struggling to keep a straight face. Known for his sharp tongue and spirited humor, the late Duke of Edinburgh didn’t hold back, even during the most formal events.
It all went down at the 75th-anniversary celebration of the Battle of Britain, a critical World War ll event for the United Kingdom. As the royal family was having a snap taken, the then-94-year-old Philip exclaimed, “Just take the f*****g picture!” His order made Prince William and Prince Edward, who now holds the Duke of Edinburgh title, crack up right as the photographer attempted to take the picture.
“Just take the fucking picture!”
🎩 off to Prince Philip. A national treasure. pic.twitter.com/06w4kZBU1M
— James Melville 🚜 (@JamesMelville) February 21, 2021
Despite not being the reigning monarch, Philip’s influence and unique personality left a lasting mark. This hilarious moment and his legacy go to prove that the former Duke of Edinburgh wasn’t just Queen Elizabeth’s husband. It’s a showcase of Philip’s unfiltered approach to life, surprising the royal family with his frankness to speak.
