Prince Philip, who was known for his outspokenness and quick wit, left behind his grandson, Prince Williamin stitches after making a swearing comment during a photo shoot.
Despite not being the head of the monarchy, Prince Philip wielded considerable influence behind the scenes, and his death in 2021 prompted an outpouring of heartfelt tributes from fellow royals.
Prince Harry praised his late grandfather's “seriously sharp wit” and his ability to “hold the attention of any room because of his charm – and also because you never knew what he would say next.”
Prince William was all too familiar with his grandfather's penchant for off-the-cuff remarks, and was once seen trying to stifle his laughter when Philip lost his cool.
It happened in 2015, during celebrations of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Britain – a pivotal event in the Second World War, where British forces defended Britain from German air raids.
Philip, accompanied by Prince Edward, Prince Williamand other members of the royal family, had their photos taken with veterans who had taken part in the Battle of Britain.
The photographer took time to get everyone ready for the photo, which irritated Prince Philip, who was 94 years old at the time.
Philip, who served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War, snapped – and used quite informal language to express his displeasure.
“Just take the damn picture,” Philip told the photographer, a moment captured on film by the Telegraph.
Standing behind him, Prince William had trouble holding back his laughter.
Philip's son Prince Edward – who now carries his late father's title of Duke of Edinburgh – also appeared to try to contain his own giggles at Philip's impatience.
Needless to say, the photographer quickly complied with Philip's rather abrupt request, and once the photo was successfully captured, Philip was able to leave his sitting position and immediately stand up.
Although the late Duke of Edinburgh's language was quite unusual for a royal family, he was always known for saying exactly what he thought.