Prince Philip: The War Years - Duke Of Edinburgh On Serving In WW2 • FULL 1995 INTERVIEW
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- In 1995, Prince Philip sat down with Richard Astbury to look back upon his service with the Royal Navy and his experiences during the Second World War.
The Duke of Edinburgh was mentioned in dispatches for his role operating searchlights in the Battle of Cape Matapan, in 1941, and was even present when the Japanese surrender was signed in September 1945, escorting the USS Missouri into Tokyo Bay.
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I met him in New Zealand in 1970 I think, when he was on a tour by himself. (I am vague on the actual date). I was a young officer in the army and responsible for part of the security along the route he took through Christchurch. It was cold and raining, of course my men and I got wet. Later on in the officers mess, I was there with some other young officers when Prince Philip came in, shook our hands and said "sorry to have you and your chaps out in this rain, can I have a beer with you all?" My impression was a very down to earth and humble man.......Rest In Peace......
You are vague on the actual date i remember it well i was having a pizza in Pizza Express Woking a Margaretta and coke if i remember
I had dinner with him that day. I waved at you
That's awesome you met the price of princes man. Phillip is unequalled.
Honorable Sam you are a great man
In 1962 this man had sex with my grandmother. God bless Prince Philip! Rest in peace.
It feels like over and over again the interviewer is trying to set him up as a hero, but over and over again the Duke is reciting how he actually saw the second world war on the ground (or in the sea, so to speak), a humble hero and a constant source of strength. what a legend
this! what a legend, so humble
He was definitely playing his actions down. He was one of the lads, you can tell by how he’s speaking about them and the events. Was always a fan of Prince Philip’s, this is why.
@@jameswingrove7421 I couldn't agree more
@@jameswingrove7421 I was reading an article yesterday that talked about this. He didn't like to talk about his service in the war, even with his family. And he also was big on saying that he was just one person amongst so many others doing their roles. Incredibly humble man in that respect. I suppose that's why he made such an excellent consort.
The interviewer was asking very stupid questions! Not the right man for the job - sorry - just how it came over to me.
Philip was 74 in this interview. I know he lived to 99, but his ability to recall memories and tell stories at age 74 is impressive. I always feel sad when I meet seniors who have a lifetime of stories but struggle with their faculties.
He lived to be 100 , 1921 _ 2021 exactly 100 years
@@BertBobRobert 2 months don't count, he lived exactly 100 years
@@levent.a.7280 he was alive in the womb, people forget that so yes 100 years alive. Most people are 9 months older than they think they are.
yeah, those seniors are unlikely to be royalty, hence their reduced capacity...
@@levent.a.7280 wrong he died before his 100th birthday
I'm Portuguese living and working in UK all I can say is thank you very much for this great Nation. Rest in peace Duke of Edinburgh. God save the Queen. 🙏
My wife and I are going to retire in Portugal and not just for better weather but for the loverly people 🇬🇧🇵🇹
thank you for being our greatest ally throughout history
I hope you find a home in our kingdom. The Portuguese people have been the closest allies with the British since 1386. Your nation and people have to be the nicest, hard working people I have known... maybe I am a bit biased as my girlfriend is Portuguese and originally from Madeira.
minha paz esteja com você
obrigada/obrigado!
@@olivermcquillan3022 Thank you for that reply, we are going to Lagos this year to look for a house , can’t wait 🇬🇧🇵🇹❤️
@@terencemanthorpe5522 Hi Terence! Enjoy Portugal - you will see british are present in our past (you helped us conquer Lisbon / we gave you India) and present (from the Algarve where thousands of british live (e.g. Quinta do Lago and Vale do Lobo) to the British families in the Douro Valley which make the amazing Port wine(Taylor, Croft, Graham family, etc). You will have a blast :)
If you didn't grow up in the Commonwealth it would be hard for you to understand how much we love this sort of no nonsense, strong, understated character. That era is almost gone. I admire him so much.
Hear, hear. RIP.
Seconded. I think it's perceived wrongly, it's not that he and his ilk didn't have emotions, they just maintained dignity and kept their feelings to their private circle. Elton John may have bawled his ways through his maudlin grotesquerie at Diana's funeral for the unwashed masses and Spencer may have aimed at others whilst evading his own responsibility and neglect but it was Philip who touched the boys at the end of the walk, Philip who walked only for them.
I have the deepest sympathy for combat veterans (or anyone) with PTSD or any other mental illness. But it doesn't need to be broadcast to the world and doing so achieves nothing - we've lost the line between public and personal. My personal is not public and shouldn't be. His generation embodied this British reserve and it's immense in its quiet dignity.
Outside the Commonwealth, I feel a lot of us Finns have a kinship and deep respect for people like Prince Philip. No nonsense, no self-praising fireworks, just get the job done. In this interview he even reminds me of my late grandfather, also a WWII veteran.
RIP.
Canada stands with the Queen with such a loss.
It's what used to characterize a man. Sean Connery is a latter example of said character but an example nonetheless. So many great character traits have been lost . One thing I admire about guys from his era was their ability to provide a never ending supply of witty quips, and for lack of a better term "ball busting." If a guy from Philips era takes a verbal jab at you, it's expected that you will reply with one equally as clever and humorous. I've always thought, if I had the chance to meet anyone from the Royal Family it would have been Philip. II hope his grandchildren truly took advantage of all the things they could learn from him
They keep zooming in with the camera expecting him to shed a tear and pushing him for an emotional response, but he's just so jolly and down to earth it ain't gonna happen. RIP. Legend,
He what dignity and got on and he kept his pain privately unlike his spoiled brat grandson Harry
And that's what society has lost. Gone are the days where keeping something private was sacred. Now people just air out their dirty laundry like it's no big deal.
@@zahrahkhan5971 Wdym keeping private? Why should someone keep private if they have problems and need help? But I do agree people have very little resillience, as seen by middle class, pampered white kids complaining about depression and stuff like that.
@@idreeskhan8885 there certainly are plenty of young people who don't have resilience and complain about (what you refer to as) "depression and stuff like that." However, in response to your racist comment about 'white' people, I won't pick on any one sector of society.
I'll just say that there are definitely plenty of young people, from every economical background, and also from every cultural background, white and non-white, who are pampered...to the extent that they just sit around expecting someone else to pick up the tab for the things they want in life "and stuff like that."
@@elizabethwilk9615 'Spoiled brat'.. His mother died whilst he was young, and when he was older he served in Afghanistan. In my eyes he is very far from being a spoiled brat.
My Grandfather served with Philip in HMS VALIANT. On one occasion everyone was lying on the deck during a dive bombing attack. One guy was blasting back with a heavy machine gun. That man was Philip.
I believe that is what he got one of his WWII medals.
yes and his wife lilith pregnant just 3 meters by his side with a nuke missile , oh my god, fake propaganda from royal trolls, this people were all in their bunkers
People talk about Philip’s service to the UK as though it began the day he married HM. But his service in the navy is not well known today.
"So, anyway, I started blasting..."
Prince Philip was obviously a real man's man. He also shows himself to be a very humble man of duty to country in times of war and peace. There's absolutely no pretentiousness in this man. We need more men like this today...men who refuse to see themselves as victims and say no to narcissism. May he RIP.
Charles surely never learned from his dad, thats for sure.
More like him.......... well i will stop driving
You're exactly right and that's why I admire him he wasn't one of Royal elevation, he was one that did to work to achieve his ranks, and that's why he was admired by his military
I shall always remember that as a young man he did not hesitate to do his duty, joined the fight, and proved himself in battle.
He was a German like his Nazi sisters. His mother was in a mental hospital, he was great friends with Jimmy Saville, he hated Diana, he was rumoured to have had other women, he was a bully a Narcissist a racist but hey great fella.
Really get a sense of his humbleness and blunt humour throughout this interview, RIP.
He really does. I don't think he was as typically royal as many thought. He seems quite down to earth.
@@seanmacmillan5562 you get spoiled royals like charles and andrew who throw objects at people when they're annoyed; and you get classy, well-behaved royals like anne
He play a part in killing millions and millions of people
@@treymorris8096 Didn't he say he wanted to come back as a germ?
And ending the murder of millions more.
He was not born in the country he represented, and yet through his legacy, service and sacrifices, after his passing he embodies the very essence of being British. What a role model!
Amen to that!
He was born in Windsor Castle. He is Queen Victoria's great Grandson.
Nonceprotector
Karen his Mother was born at Buckingham Palace he was born in Corfu Greece
@@burney7418 - No, Prince Philip was born in Greece on the island of Corfu.
I pitied the interviewer trying to squeeze a melodramatic response from Prince Philip. He kept trying but failed most of the time as HRH put him down with "Well, not really..." Philip's endearing virtues are evident. He showed humanity and integrity.
Those lizard counts are still on. Give us a break. Bury those lizards and be done with it.
Some news interviews never wore a uniform ...or worked with the military... it's sad. Glad he gave a a glimpse sailor life in ww2
LOL! No matter how hard the interviewer attempted to drag out of Prince Philip his relationship and correspondence with Princess Elizabeth during the war, Prince Philip was on to him and would give him nothing. Good for the Prince!
I think the interviewer is a similar type, neither of them are conversing well,I feel like the interviewer is expecting the prince to be more open,but he appears to be trying to get blood from a stone.
Yes he played it cool.... He wrote to his relatives.
@@gogogeedus Interview is about WW2. Interviewer is reading off his questions, little engagement or charisma there.
@@josephforsuh6929 Funny how he described his generation “as the least educated”. My god, we have regressed.
An impressive and remarkable man, who seemingly didn't think anything he did was impressive or remarkable. Given his early life, his geniality, good humor and impeccable manners are just awe-inspiring. Such a humble and lovely man. May he Rest In Peace eternally.
I agree. Love this interview so much. What a remarkable and charming man.
Rest in Peace Dear Prince Phillip. 🙏.
Such an overwhelming sad loss.
God bless her Majesty and her family at this very sad time.💕.
Well said - this generation of men have so much to learn from him...
@@carlocaiani3742 and women too
Yes, I like that. It's not so much he's downplaying what he did, it feels more like he's refusing to talk it up to more than it was, or more than it felt like at the time. And that sense of reality is so great to listen to. In a way, it seems to me that heroes have to be heroes twice - once in what they did, and again in getting on with life afterwards and not being seduced by the hype. He was a wonderful, wonderful man.
HRH is exceptionally patient under interrogation. Met him once, way back in 1977 or 1978, when he was Colonel (CiC) of the Queens Royal Irish Hussars (he succeeded Churchill). Prince Philip amused us because he would just go off for a walkabout, unannounced and unaccompanied. All in all he was a very different kind of man from a different generation. A blunt, stoic and stolid man. He'll be fondly remembered as exemplary, a legend among veterans. RIP Sir.
I dk what you know about his childhood, but it was about as bad as it could be, even if he _was_ royal through and through, and it was interesting as anything I’ve ever read. A lot of his stoicism came from that childhood, which was rootless for him and he often didn’t have either of his parents with him and never was told where they were….he _never_ had a home to go to! The Greeks deposed his uncle when he was a toddler, and his father quit, just left his family and went to the South of France with his mistress. You really should read about his life, bc his early life was so interesting, and he was very engaged in a many really important initiatives as the Queen’s husband.
I thought the interviewer was not up to his task of interviewing his interviewee. The prince was aware of this and it showed...
You can tell that he absolutely loved telling those war stories. Just like my Grandad used to. RIP Sir.
That just proves he saw nothing of the real war. Seeing everything from the distance, from a safe and comfortable ship, bunker or room.
Thank you. Philip was a real man in the military and later on living in the Windsor Circle. He must have studied every text on warfare from Caesar's War in Gaul up to the 20th Century before he became active in the military. He had a mind made for such things. Mr. Churchill made the speeches but men like Philip did the work. Those who fought that war (most now, alas, gone) deserve our respect, appreciation, love even. The Duke was also an excellent story teller.
@@Kitti_B “safe comfortable distance”
He was operating a searchlight on HMS Valiant at the Battle of Cape Matapan
@kitzhun what a dumb reply
"We didn't have counsellors running around every time someone let off a gun"
😁 - Priceless, and true.
Wonderful!
I guess the snowflakes were just starting to form in 1995
Strong men create good times; good times create weak men; weak men create tough times; and tough times create strong men.
There is no doubt that Prince Philip is one of the strong men, but can you guess which phase of the above we currently live in?
@@terranrepublic7023 Actually it is „strong humans”. Haven’t you learned that from history? Otherwise: welcome to 2022.
Because they didn’t know any better back then you ignoramus. We have counselors today because we noticed that veterans had extremely high rates of addiction and suicide. Please think before you speak. Counseling has saved countless veterans.
Prince Philip epitomised the last great generation; steadfast, unwaveringly supportive, brave and loyal. How Her Majesty will miss him after so many years together. Thank you for posting this wonderful interview; it’s a lovely way to remember Price Philip and all that he and his generation gave for our freedom.
I Soo agree. Wonderful, honest, humble man. Feel for our Queen. Lost the love of her life. They must of had a lot of laughs together in private. So sad.
I just love him dearly as human being and as a man with conviction not to mention very handsome.
I am an american and I really miss Prince Philip. As long as I can remember, he and Queen Elizabeth have lead the British Royal Family with strength, courage and dignity. Prince Philip had a great sense of humour and was always able to offer wise counsel to the Queen. I know she will miss him greatly. I am so thankful that God allowed this wonderful couple to spend the last year together. What a wonderful gift! Please pray for the Queen and her family and staff.
Lol really
*have led
Indeed Graced One ! i concur wholeheartedly. Oddly enough, I shall miss the Prince's presence in the world.
@AVRO filmvideo you must be missing the part where he fought against the Nazis after realising what twisted people they were.
@AVRO filmvideo he fought against the Nazis. you must be missing the part where anyone who associated with the Nazis was banished by the royal family
Most folks who served in WWII felt their duty was to fight, it was natural for them and few see themselves as heroes. That was the greatest generation, humble, down to earth, patriotic.
"humble, down to earth, patriotic" = stupid cannon fodder for the masters of war.
@O R i dont agree with you one bit. Its a different "new" world today. Different generation. Social media generation. Self glorification not self sacrifice. Consumerism and wastefulness.it's all about "me" don't you think.
@@shazsellars6779 yes, but that doesnt mean that under a third world war things wouldnt be similar
@O R My dad never told a story of his time in WW2. I Once had the honour of meeting with his peers. I served 23 yrears in the RAF. My Dad served 6 yrs. I know who served longer.
Too many died.
How could anyone who was there feel pride in what they had done.
I think, if I was to believe in LUCK, it would be there.
I am the last person to call a royalist, but I have such huge respect for Duke of Edinburgh, a great example of loyalty and genuine humanitarianism - RIP Prince Philip
Rest in peace Prince Philip, you have outlived your days and wishes for the royal family and for your people. We will not forget your service and history. A father, a grandfather, a friend, and a true Royalty. Royalties will be glad to welcome you home.
@@faruqaltahwidi8581 English speak good yes.
@@faruqaltahwidi8581 Wont happen son were British !
Never paid any interest in Prince Phillip until now ...
What a total legend
And at 74 years old still handsome.
@@annabellebeckwith9283 Indeed. Hated the idea of growing old into his 90s. "Bits of me are falling off already."
@@vincentwilliams363 I think Prince Phillip had a superb sense of humour, a lot of it self-effacing, and his critics missed much of it.
I always thought that his Danish ancestry came out strong, not just in the way he looked in his youth, but in his sense of humour and directness as well.
@@cuimhnichbasalpin Absolutely. I've always enjoyed the Danes because I understand their sense of humor-ironic and blunt-being most similar to British, I think.
I had always seen Prince Phillip as an ornamental piece of the Crown, and nothing more. This interview has caused me to see his life in a completely different light as just another Brit who served his nation during it's darkest hour. I now hold him in high esteem.
Without Prince Philip, the Queens life would have been so much harder.
It was hard on him to walk bhind his wife, his children couldn't take his name, but he retained his dignity and found a way to may it work for his family, our Queen and the Commonwealth.
May he rest in peace with our late beloved Queen Elizabeth II. Hopefully they are strolling through the loveliness that is the Balmoral estate that they loved so much.
Also did a vast amount for youngsters through the Duke of Edinburgh Award as well as for the natural world. An impressive chap and a right laugh by all accounts. He was perfect for the Queen, who was also lots of fun.
He had quite the life
As privileged as his life was he also saw his share of strife and had a life well lived
You really need to read up on the Prince, @Neal Angel, right from the time he was born on a kitchen table in the family home in Greece. His mother was just extraordinary, deaf like Queen Alexandra, but she spoke 5 languages, mostly bc her mother made her learn to lip read bc she couldn’t bear to think of her very intelligent daughter sitting in a corner by herself, cut off from everyone. Prince Philip was really homeless as a boy, bc his uncle was ousted as King of Greece (they were all really Danish with some German), and his father was imprisoned and nearly executed, but he and his family were eventually picked up by the Royal Navy and taken to either France or England (I can’t remember which). The family didn’t have much money or really a permanent home, and Philip’s father got sick of it and eventually took his mistress to Monte Carlo and left the family. His mother had a breakdown and was put in a hospital by her mother, and Philip floated around relatives’ homes, never having one of his own. My favorite story, which is true, is that when he was 12, he was living in Germany with his sisters (who had all married German royalty) and when he saw goose stepping German soldiers on parade, he started laughing and couldn’t stop, imitating them, etc., bc he thought they looked ridiculous! His family was worried that he’d get himself in trouble, so that’s when he was sent to boarding school in Scotland! Philip’s life and background is just amazing!
The Prince was not a "Brit" but still served his adoptive country and spouse, the Queen-to-be with great courage and much perspicacity.
What a marvellous and genuine man. He wasn't led in any way through the interview and told the story as it was. RIP.
Not even a trace of self trumpeting but only modesty about his war experience shows what a down to earth person he is. So much respect to him and great sadness to Queen
He always said that it was always more interesting and one learned more, talking about other people than oneself. A good lesson for the me first generation.
He said if he was reincarnated that he would like to come back as a Virus to lower the World Population..Look it Up
Down to earth?! Thats rubish, he was verry capable consort, politician and a schemer, down to earth - he never was!
@@mscott3918 👏👏
@@borntobea2938 He was very down to earth as it happens. Preferred talking to the workers in a factory, rather than the directors. Once, at a military lunch he had his food put in a mess tin and sat outside, on backpack, and talked to a group of young soldiers, rather than sitting with the officers. Frequently cooked his own breakfast and suppers for himself and The Queen. Happily carried his own bags and didn't exactly doors to be opened for him. Enjoyed a pint of beer and a game of cricket. Not a schemer. That was his uncle, Lord Mountbatten, whom Philip was quite happy to put in his place, despite being deeply attached to him.
My father did 20 years in the Royal Navy, including the battle of Matapan where they took the Italian navy by surprise. He had nightmares about his war experiences ’til the day he died. Prince Philip has the same attitudes and mindset as my dad. Philip is a man’s man, a team player rather than an individualistic hero.
First time I've ever heard him speak for any length...he was actually very down to earth...the more i learn about our queen and her prince the more i respect them and even like them.... just a shame I've realised this now they have both gone... r.i.p your majesty's and thankyou 🙏🙏🙏
Didnt realize he had given an interview.
The prince could indeed "speak for any length..." and not just in English. I watched a number of interviews over the years conducted in French: he spoke the language beautifully. His German was also fluent according to a German friend of mine. In an interview conducted in English many years ago, he described growing up not knowing which of 5 languages was to be the lingua franca of the day. Piecing all of this together, I venture to suggest that he also spoke Danish and Greek.
I never knew exactly how much he did in WW2. A humble, strong character hero. My impression of him has changed so much. He certainly has done his duty.
He had more medals than most in the army that why u can tell Phillip wasn't one to be messed with lol.
@@ashleybishton742 Yeah he was a secret King Of Nazi as well
@@madeinjapan3333
Absolute rubbish. You're probably thinking of Edward VIII.
A man the likes of which we are unlikely to ever see again. What a man. Rest In Peace.
Truer words are never spoken . " They didn't send round a bunch of counselors every time the guns were fired , we just got on with it "
As a mental health counselor myself I loved this phrase. God Bless HRH. RIP, Sir.
Agreed!:-) 🖖
@@TheraBear1991 „as a black man“
Lmao, who do you think you’re fooling
I like what He said, but He must have met people suffering from shell shock, war traumas ect.
Still he possessed this kinda Royal attitude, to speak so gentle about sacrificing his own life during war.
A remarkable Man, and not at least for his Courage and Honesty !
I can Imagine Prince Philip having a Hair-tail , and a wearing a vice admiral's full dress coat with late 18th century style !
WW2 Allies knew what they were fighting for. The preservation of liberty and democracy, the defeat of fascism, stopping global genocide. the defeat of pure evil. There is obvious pride in their service, and their sacrifices brought us a clear and righteous victory. Our modern soldiers in comparison are merely puppets of the military industrial complex. They don’t know what they’re fighting for. Just toys for the world’s rich elite to play with. What do they have to be proud of? What “victory” does their sacrifice achieve? That’s the root of a modern soldier’s broken mind.
The finest generation we ever had. What they all went through, irrespective of it being Canada, New Zealand, Australia and the UK, plus any other Commonwealt/Empire nation. These men and women lived through hell. They then rebuilt their countries, brought up their children and got on with life.
The finest generation.
And we American’s! An alliance of the English-speaking democracies.
Community meant so much more back then
Yes of course you had ,,but we didnot you are lucky sir ....
Suffering and dying doesn’t make you “fine”. Either you are or you aren’t.
Humans have been on earth for some 200,000 years. This may be the finest generation of the modern age but you’re ignoring about 5,000 years worth of recorded history.
Even not considering his position, this is a treasure trove interview of someone who saw a huge amount of pivotal 20th century history and clearly filed it all away well-analyzed.
The Italians had the effrontery to fire back, such a dry humour. So calm and good natured RIP
I'd be calm and good natured if I was as monetarily wealthy as him.
Wealth won't keep you calm under fire.
@@Heavygusto At that time, Prince Philip didn't have two pennies to rub together. Just his navy pay.
@@normamimosa5991 I'm assuming the OP was referring to his nature in the interview.
@@Heavygusto Wow, this kind of nature isnt related to money in any way.. its an outlook on life .. and ability to control your emotions like an adult.
That man was 73 wen that interview waa done he looked really well at that age rip prince philip from ireland
His ability to remember names and details is astounding for someone who has done so much and seen so much!
What a fascinating man. God rest his soul. As an American, I feel such a connection with my English heritage. The loss of the Prince is felt all over the world. Amazing gentleman. 🇺🇲❤🇬🇧
He was Greek.
@@Fernandwinnie he was of Greek and danish heritage but left Greece as a toddler. So when you take into consideration that he spent his whole adult life in UK, does it really matter what was his place of birth?
A connection?
@DJ Holliday: YES, I'm a German, but I feel SUCH a great + overwhelming respect for this man !!
And it doesn't matter at all to me that he fought bravely & tough in WW II against my country: "So what".......?!?? - Of course he did so as this simply was his genuine duty. And personal conviction, no doubt about that. He is and will remain one of the most outstanding persons in history I ever heard of.
REST IN PEACE, dear Prince Philip; you deserve it more than one could imagine !
@@Fernandwinnie 😃He wasn't Greek.
"We didn't have councillors running around everytime someone fired a gun." Love that, will miss him dearly.
Yeah. People with mental illness should really hang their heads in shame.
Counsellors!!!!
@@schrire39 I have mental illness and I got what the guy meant. What you typed was just woke BS and it's why western civilization is on the decline. He went to fight in a war, you decided to lash out in TH-cam comments. You're a real hero.
@@sfmediaapps You’ve expressed a lot of mindless rage and a few badly phrased insults but what actually is your point ?
@@schrire39 mindless rage, I'm not the one that dumped on a 99 year old veteran and someone who worked for the UK people his entire life. Here's my point, accomplish something in life yourself besides trolling on TH-cam and stinking up a toliet before you mouth off. It was a different time not everyone has your 21st century woke vision in the 1940's.
Didn’t realise how much of a down to earth bloke he was RIP 🪦 Prince Phillip 🇬🇧🇬🇧🇬🇧
bull
Down to earth? 😂 Yeah, that describes the Royal family..
@Antonio Lmao don't listen to their propaganda. In the dictionary under imbecile there is a photo of you!
Well said. Yes
Those who have learnt what having something being taken away from them is like are often more humble and down to earth. They KNOW to appreciate whatever lot has been given to them, be it big or small, give thanks to it and to make the best of it. Not like our current Bocialist generation....
I wish that Prince Phillip would have gone around preaching this but I realised, he being Duke of Edinburgh would've seen disingenuous (he probably like so many others in Britain must've realised it too). Sigh....some things have to be learnt the HARD way.
My father was in the Royal Navy during WW2, he rose to the rank of Lieutenant Commander and was also based for a time at Trincomalee. I hadn't realised that Prince Philip had been in the same fleet. This was a wonderful, poignant interview and it made me wonder if they had crossed paths. I also feel they would have got along famously if they had met in later life.
Prince Philip was an incredible man and I feel so sorry for the Queen to have lost him.
Such an honor and privilege to listen to him today following his passing. Rest in Peace
What an insightful interview. The Prince was open and candid about his feelings and honest about his experiences. I never got the sense that he was self promoting, and he never took anything away from his other brave comrades. What a gentleman and servant. RIP.
Bravo
Insightful,he's a scumbag. What if your mother or kid lived there Japan at the time?
@@seanoriordan Dropping the A bomb saved millions more mothers and kids from being killed, the bigger picture is beyond some people.
@@seanoriordan what a stupid thing to say. His mother and family were all living in wartorn countries. He was fighting a war you numbnut.
@@heatherclayton-callaghan4270 😂 😂 😂
Absolutely brilliant Thank you.Aged 70 I just did not realise what a tough life the DoE had when he was young and how modest he was. He deserves all the tributes he is now getting.
I'm just sad that his funeral will be so squashed. Great man deserved a great send off.
What a delight and example, this man. Modest, humble , steadfast, unwaveringly supportive, brave and loyal. Quite a desirable collection of qualification for one's own epitaph.
Well, he loyally attended the funeral of his sister's dead Nazi SS husband's funeral, in Berlin, for sure.
@@ukthetruthseekingmusicmake1256 Well, as he lived through the atrocities of war he apparently still maintained a proper sense of social interaction. A quality with which you achieve more than by simply disqualifying people. Seeking for truth, what was according to your anonymous reaction the reason for his visit?
@@wimvriend7347 We've already told you why he visited, you condescending supercilious little man.
@@ukthetruthseekingmusicmake1256 Are you referring to the funeral of his sister too? it was also in Darmstadt not Berlin, the German was an aristocrat hence the marriage and it all pre dates the war and the holocaust. seems like a lot of detail to miss out to me, i dare say you have an agenda.
@@ukthetruthseekingmusicmake1256 You're the condescending, supercilious person here and no, you didn't state what you thought the reason for his visit was, you simply implied that there were deeper reasons than a funeral.
This is great news for me! My uncle George Norfolk was captain of HMS Whelp and the Duke of Edinburgh was second in charge. So after commissioning the Whelp they went from Scotland to Australia, Fremantle, Melbourne and to Sydney, then on to Japan where they were involved in the surrender. After that they went to Hong Kong, and back to Australia. I heard the story from my Uncle George and this interview filled out the story all thse years later!
Really enjoyed listening to this, proper real spoken history from someone who was there and was prepared to articulate the confusion of war, without being mawkish or overly sentimental, I suspect those who served with him completely understood the picture he painted with his words. Him and that generation were called to serve and did so with humility and dedication a special generation, and sadly we’re losing them. RIP HRH the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Philip.
My father served on HMS Valiant
My grandfather (Russian navy) also fought with Japanese in WWII. In some way HRH reminded me of him. Great sense of humor and some real toughness that people of that generation sort of hided I guess. RIP
When my almost 90 mama closed her eyes for the final time last year... it really hit home. Our eyes into the old world are closing for eternity.
How good was Prince Philip in this interview? Really enjoyed listening to him. Wonderful servant of this country. Who should be remembered with total admiration. Thank you for all your service to this country
Well said sir
A truly remarkable life!
As an Australian I have a deep admiration for our Royal Family and was very sad to hear of his passing.
May he Rest In Peace and may the Lord look over and protect his soul.
Jeez, I wish I’d had the privilege to have had a long chat with him... That would have been some conversation..... Prince Philip has astonishing recall, gives essential details and keeps it real and honest....... With sincere respect dear Sir. RIP 🪦. Sending prayers that we can meet in heaven and enjoy that chat...
Most world leaders wouldn't lift a finger to fight let alone carry a gun (bad words). This man deserves tons of respect for it! It was such a different times with a different breed of people that we are sorely lacking today.
My father served on HMS Valiant
You are correct about a different breed. That generation endured much, survived and carried on. Not like the millennial generation which cannot survive a power failure and loss of their social media. I call men and women of that caliber "The Greatest Generation". He is sorely missed by all.
He truly wsaremarkable man.
Ww2 was a cover for pedos trafficking children like ww1 and most perpetual wars since. Warrior reduction project.
If you think he did anything of valour in the military you’re deluded, he went to rich person military, sitting around talking tactics and drinking expensive whisky while poor people go and die.
What a life. A War Hero. Rest in Peace, Prince Philip.
@BigRec Red àààA
anyone who took part in that war was a hero
@BigRec Red and what did you do?? Haha. Whether or not you wanna call him a hero is irrelevant, he certainly had a more interesting experience in the royal navy than you will probably have in your whole life.
I listen to him and reminded of my dad , who served in Italy. My grandma was so sure he wasn't returning, as he rarely wrote, that she gave away his clothes! When he returned he walked around in his uniform until he could work and buy clothes, as he had returned to college. When he talked about his role in the war, he spoke like Prince Phillip.
@BigRec Red yet he could've tried to use his status to avoid Royal Navy service and he didn't. I think you overestimate how safe being in the Navy was in WW2, even the odd storm or random sea-mine could end your life in an instant. The U.S navy lost 3 destroyers and nearly 800 men in a typhoon in 1944. Random mishaps, natural disasters etc killed many men in the same position as Prince Phillip during the course of WW2. Even ships that weren't in the front lines were at constant threat of Submarines, look at HMS Barham. Barham was a battleship that was in convoy with HMS Valiant (The ship Phillip was on) and Barham was sunk by a U-Boat with the loss of 850+ lives. I think you're trying to compare today's naval service to that of WW2 and they couldn't be further apart.
He may well have had some character flaws (like all of us!) but you can't deny he had guts and grit in the finest tradition of the Royal Navy.
and the royal family, too, for sure
Always loved his sense of humour for example when he was shown around a knitting factory he asked "who's the head nit here"? A nit being lice. It was a play on words but cheeky and funny coming from this outspoken Prince.
Yes!!! He is very cheeky- Prince Harry has the same cheeky sense of humor, and is/was very, very close to Prince Philip.
@@leswehman11 So close that he didn’t visit when his grandfather was on his deathbed.
This is the first time I've ever seen the Prince in such a discussion. Over the years I'd read very unkind things said about him but what I saw here was a very impressive man with a dynamic presence; sharp as a tack and confidence inspiring. Just the right stuff. RIP.
Few men manage to be both effortlessly elegant and effortlessly manly at the same time.
The Prince was a man's man and a role model for the ages. RIP
What a nice grandad to have I bet the grandchildren loved him God bless our QUEEN and the familyxx
I have always tried to be the best man I can be, but watching this I wish I was 1% of the man prince Philip was 🇬🇧🏴
@@fulwoodphantom Prince Philip had the age and life experiences to make him the man he was. Keep going, work hard, educate yourself, and find a good moral code, and you'll find yourself becoming a man after Prince Philip's heart!
handsome, dapper, as well
@@mdarrenu if I had been the queen, I wouldn't have been able to focus on my job with him around--no wonder she encouraged him to go about on his own
Until he died, I never realised how much of a rock he was to the Queen. His strength complimented hers and never would it be matched. They were a remarkable union. May they rip
Prince Philip was pure class. 🇺🇸⚔️🇬🇧
A german Prince!
My late grandfather was in Tokyo Bay in August 1945 and shared the same experience as described by Prince Philip. My grandad was a commander on HMS Unicorn and was the ship's official photographer, and he has the most extraordinary collection of pictures of the war years. He has amazing pictures of General MacArthur and the entire surrender signing process. Kind of surreal that he was there at the same time as this great man Prince Philip.
He is a very humble man.
I wish we saw more of him.
Don't forget he was 73 years old in this interview in 1995. I suppose we didn't see a lot of him in recent years was because of his age?
@@grahamtaylor6883 73 years jesus christ he looks 50 or 60
Thanks for sharing this, I’ve never seen Prince Philip talk about the war before, he sounds just like my Grandfathers and my dad when he says ‘you just got on with it’, what a down to earth man he was
RIP x
Intelligent, unassuming and recalls his experience with great clarity.
A lifetime of selfless service to the nation. One of the last of a generation who just 'got on with it'.
Condolences to Queen Elizabeth and the rest of the Royal family.
Rest in peace.
A mans man with an immense sense of duty. Rest in Peace Sir 🙏🏻
Mixed with a sense of adventure and humour...
And all wrapped up in one big fat lie..
Watch “Europa the last battle” on bitchute to see how the msm have fooled you all
My friend met him. Very impressed.
@@Kalus_Saxon Prince Philip gives an immense clue about Bolshevik lies near the end, when he describes how well PoWs were treated by the Germans. The horrific treatment came at the hands of the Japanese, he reminds us. Bolshevik propaganda took what Bolsheviks did to Christians and what Japanese did to their PoWs, and falsely claimed the Germans treated the political prisoners in kind. Where are all the Christian and Jehovah's Witness internees from German camps? Why have we never heard from them?
@@threadbear7609 if I was a royal and found out English children were being abused in England by foreigners I’d have all the MPs police and dakis heads on London Bridge..
People are really not aware of how much combat action this WWII Veteran saw and experienced.
Classic Prince Philip:
"We didn't have counsellors rushing around asking if we were alright!"
Rest easy Sir. Your work is done. You served us and our Queen above and beyond the call of duty.
BZ 👏
WHAT.... NO ONE ASKED HIM IF HE WAS OK??????
@@user-cb3oj9pu5o No how terrible. How DID the poor dears manage?
The difference between the Greatest Generation and ...... the rest.
@@1chish my father served on HMS Valiant
It saddens me every time a member of "The Greatest Generation" passes on. The world is that much poorer for their loss. We need their steadfast, stalwart, courageous natures. They knew how to endure hardship, get up and carry on without whining. That is missing in later generations.
As a Boomer born immediately after WW2, I can tell you that PTSD existed and that wives and children often bore the brunt of aggression and experienced physical and mental abuse.
His statement at 7:30 is a very telling statement from a man who lived in that time and experienced what was going on. And I might say, a bit understated. To be a pilot in the RAF starting in 1939 was rough duty. Air defense of Britain was exceedingly perilous duty. The brave men of the RAF should NEVER be forgotten.
While not in the RAF I couldn't help but think of Joseph Kennedy when he made that statement and indeed you can take it back further especially with the rate junior officers died during WW1 how many great potential leaders did we lose?
Get him on his favourite subjects and take a genuine interest and you see the true man. I am mightily impressed.
for sure, I am a language educator and my mission is always to train listening skills as much as speaking skills...makes a huge difference in communication
A generation of gentlemen extraordinarily brave many who sacrificed their lives for freedom of millions are slowly passing we should never forget, RIP
and people have the audacity to mock him
It's good to see people from our "generation" who actually still remember the sacrifices these men made. I'm from Canada and we fought along side Britain in both world wars. We are slowly loosing these veterans to age though and our generation needs to make sure their sacrifices aren't forgotten
@@RileyD125 🇬🇧🏴🤝🇨🇦
@@RileyD125 They already are being forgotten, we've got some serious catching up to do. We've lost too much already.
for those of us who have been fortunate to spend so much time with them - we are not going to see the likes of this generation again - they are of a different time , so much more grounded than the generations that followed - my grandparents were this age - i miss them all the time .
RIP Prince Philip. Thank you for your Service. God save the Queen.
Absolutely first class, A1, top bloke. We were lucky to have him. Sadly missed. Hopefully we will get to keep her majesty for many years to come. Duty and service personified, both of them.
What a lovely man Phillip was, and how well he dealt with some very inane questions from a reporter who was not up to the task far better to have had someone who lived through the war period
Yes, that's the impression I get as well. I'm nervous for the interviewer, walking on eggshells and yet trying not to be too subservient. Fascinating interview.
What a dignified and respected gentleman. A true officer and a gentleman. His great sense of humour shines through. Thank you for your service Sir. May his memory be eternal. RIP Prince Philip.
A great bloke who didn’t suffer fools gladly, mind like a steel trap and from a great generation that we will never see the likes of again.
Prince Philip said that "he would like to be reincarnated as a deadly virus as a form of revenge against human overpopulation".
@@Aerojet01 So what. He was v interesting and witty character. An end of an era.
@@Aerojet01 Okay, so... one of his many witticism, lol. comparisons to COVID "scientist" is an insult to his memory.
@@Aerojet01 he said it as a joke ... ever heard of one of those. Anything sounds bad out of context,
Well said
“Did they treat you as one of the boys?”
“Well there were no girls at that point…”
That lightning fast wit is just wonderful
As an Aussie I’ve never been a fan of the Royals but I always thought Phil was a legend. He was never afraid to said what he thought. RIP.
I'm a fan of the Royals, my parents and their parents before them. I like the continuity of the Monarchy, its kind of comforting. The traditions and the history kept alive. I personally think it's important. Duty and Sacrifice are becoming very rare unless you are in the Military. They have their issues, as they are mere mortals too. But they keep going. Keep calm and carry on lol
I'm in West Oz now, have been for 20 years, after spending first half of my life in the UK.
@@zed4225 my old man was from the UK as well and we lived in WA as well nearly 60 years ago. As far as the Royals go the younger Royals have really let the monarchy down especially Randy Andy, Ginger and Charles who is the worst with his own hypocrisy when it comes to climate change alarmism and his personal interference during the sacking of the Whitlam government.
@@davegoldspink5354 hard to be human isn't it, and born into a path you didn't have much choice in. I try to see the human side. The Queen was immaculate in her life, duty and service. A rare gem indeed, my generation was the start of the broken home generation, ran through all classes and didn't discriminate. In the harsh public glare it would be tough to see your private life all over the rags. Phones tapped, follow constantly. Forced to choose appropriate over love, not uncommon either in a lot of cultures. Humans eh, who'd have em
I’m Aussie too and have never been a fan of the Royals either.
However, anyone remember Tony Flabbott giving Prince Phillip the Knighthood of Australia? 🤦♀️ The day I learned Prince Phillip rejected the so-called “honour” is the day the man earned my respect.
He pretty much in no uncertain words told Flabbott to “Give it to an Australian!” 👏👏👏
He called a Spade, a Spade and he never cared who heard him. That’s rare for someone born into stuffiness, rigid traditions that don’t permit such openness in public.
We will never see the likes of someone like him or his wife Queen Elizabeth again.
A wise person doesn’t say everything he or she thinks.
What an honest, open, and most charming fellow. He strikes me as a mans man, and although he was married to a Queen I bet in that relationship he was King. Rest now, good man. 🙏
The Queen made sure that within the family, Philip was head of the household.
@@YvonneWilson312 Lol. "the Queen made sure." No, HE made sure. I'm sure.
I really don't like how the newspapers are almost pushing a feminist narrative- Saying Phillip was simply her supporter and like the 'Queens bride'. What a disgustingly nasty thing to say. No, he was his own man.
@@idreeskhan8885 I agree. I think anyone can read his military history, and just by listening to him talk could easily conclude he ruled what he ruled, and she ruled what she ruled. I think they were both two very strong people, and a good match.
@@deehello5743 Philip yes, the Queen however is very by the book and quite timid in some ways. I mean what has she done? She has pretty much kept quiet and not really done anything. Philip on the other hand was a more extroverted person and dared to speak his mind, and that got him a lot of enemies especially among the timid media and political classes.
The Last Lion. Rest in Peace Sir. Thanks for everything you did.
It’s a good video, but calling him ‘the last lion’ has written off all those still with us. Pretty weird at best.
@Vinayak Dev He's obviously talking about those who served in WWII, not about the royal family. Of the former, there are a number of others still with us. Not to take away from Phillip.
@Vinayak Dev I wasn’t referring to the Windsors, but veterans.
@@chelseapoet3664 considering the sigil of England is a lion, I atleast interpeted it as royal family, not veteran.
He was a man in all sense of the word. Lived life to the full and didn't waste a single moment. A legend.
After you watch this you get a whole other perspective on Meg and Harry's interview. That was like kindergarten in comparison. Rest in peace.
Meghan? ..... Who?
@@margalitvanbergen6620 exactly😏😥
Well said.
Totally true. No respect these days.
One word, "Duty"
Spoke his mind, frowned upon these days. Even for that he is a big loss . Best of luck philip
Exactly. We are too used to politicians who say what they think will gain them most votes, and will change their minds when opinion polls change.
I'm Irish and Philip was the only Royal I admired. Just listen to his life experience and what a wonderful memory. R.I.P.
Unforgivable that Megan called this man racist.
Not unforgiveable at all. By the standards of his own time he probably wouldn't have been considered any more racist than the next man however by today's standards some of the comments he's made in the past about other races and cultures could definitely be considered racist today. As times change so the societal constructs and concepts change along with them. Around 25-30yrs ago, for instance, blackface was still considered comedic, it certainly isn't funny anymore.
I don't think Meghan did call him racist
Meghan never named him. This man is no racist. Harry and Meghan are self proclaimed victims.
What about the Queen?
@@MK-rk4no What has she really done?
Listening to him is like reading an encyclopedia -- the feeling of comprehensive knowledge.
RIP Prince Philip.
Condolences and sympathy for the Royal family.
~from a proud member of the British Commonwealth, Canada
Fair winds and following seas, sir. May you sail in peace.
What a magnificent personality Prince Phillip was and will always be - his humility was simply astounding.
Philip reminds me of my own Uncle who served in the US Navy. He had been born a few weeks apart from Philip in 1921 and passed away a few weeks before Philip's passing in 2021. They both had so many similarities in their lives. May they both Rest in Peace. 🇬🇧🇺🇲
Anyone who wishes to doubt or criticise Prince Philip should watch this. So insightful and a genuinely loyal, hardworking, respectful - no self pity - Prince xx
He was about 75 in this interview....not a fuddy duddy , he's sharp and alert. Absolutely adore this man.
73/74*
way more with it that biden :)
What a lovely comment Deepa
Good riddance. Rest of them shouldn't be taxpayer burden either.
@@boogiewookie77 have you done a cost benefit analysis?
A real English gentleman, proud, honest and “down to earth”. The very best of British. R.I.P.
Like many people in Britain he doesn't have any English heritage.
@@ljt95 What a stupid comment. Of course he does. Or is 80 years of unwavering service to this country not enough "heritage" for you bigots?
@@ljt95 What? Queen Victoria was his Ancestor. He is related to the British Royal family and other royal families all over Europe. If you were listening he mentions the Duchess of Kent as being his relative. I am sure it was handy having a husband who speaks so many languages so fluently.
@@josephforsuh6929 And that doesn't make him British. He considered himself to be Danish, Greek and German.
@@ljt95 But it does mean he has English Heritage. Which is what you said he didn't have, not that he wasn't British.
This is the most relaxed interview I’ve ever seen of him he clearly loves talking about his life back then ❤️
it's tough to navigate through so many layers of memories/emotions after decades--he did a remarkable job in a limited time frame
This American joins his British Brethren in mourning the loss of not only a great Royal, But a Hero! Countries of the Allied forces in WW2 are the greatest generation! the Union Jack and the Stars & Stripes fought alongside each other in ways that most people don't know about. His Royal Highness pointed out one of those ways. He knew, he was there! Rest In Peace Prince Philip!!
Well said 👍
my father fought in Europe WW11, started out in Britain and loved his experiences with British people as an 18 yr old soldier in training before heading to France (invasion of Normandy)
How someone could talk Ill of this man even now is beyond me. My grandfather proudly served under this man and his wife and will always be proud of my country and the royal family
because hes a lizard
@@bobhunter1339
Ignorant Troll.
Being proud of a country is indicative of a protozoan psyche!
@@miketomlin6040 Then what can you be proud of? Nothing?
@@vincentwilliams363 Since humans lack free will ''pride'' appears to be a cognitive bias, or series of.
I absolutely loved Prince Phillip’s no nonsense attitude also his humility the man literally downplayed everything he ever did we could all wish to be that humble in life
Im from Kuwait and I would like to give my condolences for the British people and the queen for his loss. There is no doubt that she is missing him... may god save the queen.
Thank you Kuwait, we appreciate it! Sad time it is indeed! God save the Queen!
Thank you mate. I always thought that he seemed like a reasonably normal man who fell in love with the future Queen of England and the rest of his life was anything but normal.
I wish all the best of luck to you and your family.
God save Kuwait.
@@ianmarsden1130 he was a bone idle racist scrounger
Seems not everyone appreciates the royal family.
Its just a shame they have no decorum when doing so.
@@larryjenkinson4789 Why don't you tell us all about your contribution compared to Phillip's? I am sure you are easily able to give us plenty of example's of his inability, racism and failure to contribute, offset, of course, against your own great tolerance, self sacrifice, pubic service and boundless energy? Go on, you can't make accusation's like that about anyone, unless you are able to offer some justification, or you're simply ignorant.
Very modest man about his war experiences. That time in the Mediterranean was difficult for the Royal Navy. They lost many ships and men but carried on.
Remember being a young 17 year old fresh in the RN and being about 50 feet away from the gold horse drawn carriage him and the Queen showed up in for VE 60th anniversary in 2005
Incredibly humble. A true hero. We will never see the likes of him or his generation for a long time, if ever, I expect. We have sunk so far into victimhood culture, the last thing anyone does now is ‘just get on with it’.
make a change then
One of the most amazing interviews I have seen on TH-cam. WWII veterans are in a class by themselves with their recounting of the war. Prince Philip. Was no different. If. You want to see a “royal” who was a real person, watch this.
It's only when someone passes that we notice all the good they brought to the world. Rest in peace Prince Philip. A gentleman!!
So true, I hate when this happens
make a change then
A true man a real man and just such a nice bloke 🇳🇿👍
A very good man..
Such a nice bloke. I would imagine that is the best accolade he would wish to hear from someone
Yeah if you believe him wanting to come back as a Virus to depopulate the World is a True Man..I guess so.
@@jerryjayson67 👍
The psychopaths are culling us more than ever now.
Time to think out of the box before ending up in one.
@@TheTim59 Spot on.
Philip is very enthusiastic in this interview and is clearly bursting with things to say. Definite nostalgia for his days in the Navy, clearly a very treasured time in his life and who knows what he'd have achieved if he didn't give it all up for the Queen?
He'd just been promoted Commander when he left so was clearly doing very well for himself. Everyone who served with him couldn't speak more highly of him, proper able seaman.
An honourable man who put the whole Commonwealth and his family before what he probably would have preferred. Thank you Prince Philip for your service to our late Queen, your family, your country and the Commonwealth. RIP SIr
Must've been nice to have a grandparent who have lived through these vital moments in history. Stories just never end.
I had a father, an uncle, and a grandfather who did...thank you for your comment
HOW REFRESHING as Prince Phillip Duke of Edinburgh RIP recounts his memories ( YOU JUST GOT ON WITH IT ) God bless you Sir you will surely be missed in both England and by many in Ireland when the world produced men and not mice .
The Prince gave a very interesting account of his time in the Navy during the War. He wanted to give precise answers to certain vague or hypothetical questions...which was hard on the interviewer. He answered from his point of view without throwing in vague feelings. Such great stories...he was an extraordinary man, though he would never admit to it. RIP Prince Philip.
David Djerassi. Well said.