prince philip

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What's driving the attention

Newly revealed details about Prince Philip's personality and actions during his school years have attracted public interest.

Interest in Prince Philip rose due to recently unearthed information including an 88-year-old school report describing him as 'irritable but a born leader' and insights into his involvement in traditional Balmoral activities. Additional curiosities include his gift of a 12th-century font to Charles' boarding school in the 1960s. These revelations provide a cultural and historical look at the late royal's early character and legacy.