Down-to-earth Prince Edward has shown he is just like the rest of us, as he “often travels by foot – and even the Tube” to work.
The late Queen Elizabeth’s youngest child, who will be celebrating his 60th birthday tomorrow on March 10, has previously been spotted blending into crowds on the London Underground.
In May 2022, Prince Edward was spotted on the Jubilee Line after he had celebrated the winners of the Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold award scheme at Buckingham Palace.
The Prince was seen striking up conversation with another man who was carrying a similar umbrella to him, as he left commuters astonished.
A spokesman for the Royal Family said it is “not uncommon” for the Earl to catch the public transport system, which handles up to five million passenger journeys a day.
It is not the only “normal” habit of the working royal. Writing in the Daily Mail, royal editor, Rebecca English stated: “A friend who has holidayed with the Edinburghs tells me the couple happily go down to the local Co-op to get supplies.”
Rebecca also stated Prince Edward is also a “demon” BBQ-er, and can create “truly amazing” culinary delights, which is a talent inherited from his late father, Prince Philip.
Prince Edward, 59 and Duchess Sophie, also 59, have delighted royal fans as they have attended a string of recent engagements jointly.
This week, the Prince completed eight engagements across three days in three regions. On March 8, Edward and Sophie jointly visited Leeds to highlight the importance of diversity in sports, as the duo attended the Community Sport and Recreation Awards.
Sophie shared that her husband was “so happy and humbled” when the late Queen Elizabeth II made him a Knight of the Garter in 2006, and “equally delighted and moved” when King Charles made him Duke of Edinburgh last year.
The Duke also received his first of many birthday cakes presented to him at a royal engagement.
With the royals both misty-eyed, Sophie continued her speech and told the audience: “He is the best of fathers, the most loving of husbands and he is still my best friend.”
Wrapping up her speech, the duchess said: “So, here’s to you my darling Edward and may I, along with all your family and so many friends, and so many others, wish you the happiest of birthdays.”
Duchess Sophie’s touching comments have been praised by royal fans on social media, with many writing how they were “moved” and “felt emotional” by the heartfelt tribute.
