As King Charles battles on with his cancer diagnosis, it is said the reigning monarch has adopted one of Prince Philip’s most defining traits – his no-nonsense attitude. A man of action rather than words, he embodied a directness that, while sometimes controversial, was a key part of his leadership style.
The late Duke of Edinburgh believed in practicality and common sense. As reported by media, when when officials, courtiers, or family members overcomplicated matters, he had little patience. His attitude was best summed up by his famous phrase “Just get on with it”.
Daily Express Royal Editor, Emily Ferguson, believes the King has perhaps taken a leaf out of his father’s book, and has “thrown himself” into his work this year.
The Editor wrote: “..It’s perhaps the words of his late father, Prince Philip, that have stuck with him the most.
“The ‘no fuss’ royal would often tell his children to ‘just get on with it’, and his eldest son has certainly taken on that stoic approach to life since his cancer diagnosis last February.”
When Queen Elizabeth II acceded to the throne at the age of just 25 in 1952, Philip took on the role of royal consort, a position he would hold for nearly 70 years.
One of his most notable contributions to the monarchy was founding the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award in 1956, a program designed to encourage young people to develop skills, confidence, and resilience.
On April 9, 2021, Prince Philip sadly passed away at the age of 99 at Windsor Castle and he was laid to rest at St George’s Chapel in Windsor.
The late Duke of Edinburgh’s legacy lives on through his children, grandchildren, and the countless initiatives and charities he supported.
King Charles required hospital observation on Thursday after experiencing “temporary side-effects” as part of his continuing medical treatment for cancer, Buckingham Palace said on March 27.
The 76-year-old monarch underwent scheduled treatment for cancer on Thursday morning, which required “a short period of observation in hospital”. A source described it as a “most minor bump in a road that is very much heading in the right direction”.
He has had a busy week of engagements, including a reception for media, joining Queen Camilla at Clarence House as she launched her new Reading Room Medal and a visit to a soil exhibition. Along with the Queen, he is due to make a historic state visit to Italy in 10 days’ time.
