Prince Philip, 99, who is enjoying his retirement with fun-filled hobbies, has requested that his son, Prince Edward, step in and take over one of his patronages.
In 1947, Prince Philip took over the London Federation of Boys’ Clubs that has since changed its name to the London Youth charity.
Due to his age and the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the Duke of Edinburgh is forced to remain in quarantine with The Queen, which is why his son is replacing him.
A video montage was shared on social media confirming the passing of the baton between Prince Philip and Prince Edward, 56.
The never-before-seen clip shows an elegantly dressed Prince Philip watching a boxing event as the organization’s patron.
He gave out medals to the young boxers and delivered a brief speech to say he was honored to work with the charity.
Royal fans went wild over Prince Philip’s handsome looks and charisma. A backer of the Queen’s husband made this comment: “Thank you very much ??this is beautiful.”
This supporter added: “So handsome. He is so dedicated. ?????????”
The videos published by the Royal Family also feature Prince Edward praising the charity for the amazing work they have done during the health crisis.
The royal stated: ‘We believe London Funders are worthy recipients of this year’s Prince Philip award.”
The Earl of Wessex went on to reveal: “It is not just to recognize their support but also our way of expressing our heartfelt thanks to all the funders. Never ever underestimate what your support means and how much it is appreciated.”
The videos were posted with this lengthy caption: “Watch The Duke of Edinburgh in 1948 at his first event as Patron of @London_Youth. Known in 1948 as the London Federation of Boys’ Clubs, @London_Youth today aims to improve the lives of young Londoners through community groups, youth clubs, and activities, including sport, theatre, and outdoor education.”
It continued with: “One of The Duke’s earliest patronages, HRH served as Patron for 73 years before being succeeded by his son, The Earl of Wessex, earlier this year.
➡️?Swipe to see The Earl speaking to @London_Youth today for #YouthWorkWeek. HRH presented the charity’s 2020 Prince Philip Award, named in honor of his father, to London Funders, who have supported youth clubs during Covid-19.”
It concluded by: “The Duke of Edinburgh and The Earl of Wessex both share a passion for creating opportunities for young people and providing them with the support to help them realize their potential. To find out more about London Youth and how they are providing for the essential needs of young people during the pandemic, visit @London_Youth.”
Prince Philip has always exuded a lot of confidence and charisma.
