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    HRH The Duke of Edinburgh The sailing prince, 1921-2021

    May 14, 2021 5 minutes
    BY BARRY PICKTHALL.

    During his 99 years, HRH Prince Philip, the longest serving prince consort in British history, made a significant contribution to many walks of life from commerce to the environment, sport, industry, science and youth challenges. He also had two personal passions – carriage-driving, for which he was a former world champion; and sailing.

    The sea was in his blood. Philip was an active participant at events like Cowes Week where the Royal Yacht would take pride of place in the deep-water anchorage in Cowes Roads. He was just as committed to the administration of the sport as an active patron of the International Association of Cape Horners, Admiral of the Royal Naval Sailing Association organiser of the Whitbread Round the World Yacht Race, and the Royal Yacht Squadron, which marked his

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