Prince Phillip’s relationship with Australia. Who will take the baton?

Prince Phillip ends his 16th Royal Tour of Australia by joining tens of thousands of well-wishers in Perth in 2011.

Prince Philip holding flowers as he greets the public during the Great Aussie Barbecue in Perth, 2011. Source: AAP Image/Richard Hatherly

The funeral for Prince Phillip, the Duke of Edinburgh was held on 16 April Australian time. There seems to have been a warm bond between Australia and Prince Phillip. Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott even nominated Prince Phillip for an Australian knighthood.


Memorial Service for Prince Phillip
Australians paid tribute to Prince Phillip in a number. In Adelaide a memorial service was held in St Peter’s Cathedral. Source: AAP - 18 April 2021

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