Prince Philip went out with one last joke, according to his eldest son Prince Charles
Prince Philip went out with one last joke, according to his eldest son Prince Charles, who shared his last conversation with his father in a new interview with the BBC.
Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, who died last year on April 9 at the age of 99, was known for his quick wit and jokes, and naturally, one last joke on son Prince Charles just hours before he passed away. flew.
Charles recalled his late father's last joke in an interview with the BBC for a documentary that set out to showcase and celebrate Philip's life.
According to Prince Charles, he last spoke to Philip on the phone and discussed plans for his 100th birthday with him, which he ultimately couldn't celebrate.
Sharing that he knew his father wasn't very excited for his upcoming centenary, Charles recalled that the family was discussing birthday plans.
Because Prince Philip had a hearing loss at age 99, Charles had to repeat: "We're talking about your birthday! And there's going to be a reception!"
To this, Prince Philip reportedly replied: "Well, I have to live for this, right?"
Charles shouted again: "I told him: 'I knew you'd say that!
Despite Philip being eventually proven right, the memory serves as a good memory for Charles, he said.