The Duke of Edinburgh takes over the number plate that Prince Philip used as a moving nod to his late father
- Prince Edward was pictured at the wheel of a Range Rover with the OXR1 number plates
The Duke of Edinburgh has adopted the number plate that Prince Philip used in a touching nod to his late father.
Prince Edward was pictured at the wheel of a Range Rover with the OXR1 plates as he arrived at the royal family’s annual pre-Christmas lunch at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
The late Duke of Edinburgh first began using the plates in 1954 on a purpose-built Lagonda 3-litre drophead coupe, which he kept until 1961.
He then moved the number plate to an Alvis TD21, which was later refurbished and displayed in the museum at Sandringham with the same number plate.
The late Duke then drove a Land Rover Discovery with the license plate OXR 2.
Prince Edward was pictured behind the wheel of a Range Rover with the OXR1 plates as he arrived at the royal family’s annual pre-Christmas lunch at Windsor Castle on Wednesday.
The Duke of Edinburgh, 59, brought his wife Sophie, 58, and their daughter Lady Louise Windsor, 20, to the annual luncheon held by King Charles III
The late Duke of Edinburgh (pictured) first began using the plates in 1954 on a purpose-built Lagonda 3-litre drophead coupe, which he kept until 1961.
Now it is in the hands of his youngest son, 59, who brought his wife Sophie, 58, and their daughter Lady Louise Windsor, 20, to the annual luncheon hosted by King Charles III.
A number of other family members joined Charles and Camilla for the traditional meal today.
Zara Tindall and Princess Eugenie were among the royals pictured leaving Windsor Castle – with Prince Andrew, who may soon face renewed scrutiny over his links with pedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein, also facing expulsion.
As the evening drew to a close, members of the family – including Princess Anne’s son Peter Phillips, Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi – were photographed leaving the festive gathering.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh led the arrivals earlier today with Princess Anne.
They were closely followed by the Princess Royal, 73, dressed in a chic emerald green ensemble as she was driven by her husband Tim Laurence, 68.
Their daughter Zara Tindall and her husband Mike were also photographed at today’s event.
Lord Frederick Windsor – the son of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent – was also seen, with his wife Sophie and their children.
Elsewhere, Lady Helen Taylor was also present with her husband and children.
The Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh led the arrivals earlier in the day
They were closely followed by the Princess Royal, 73, dressed in a chic emerald green ensemble as she was driven by her husband Tim Laurence, 68.
Zara Tindall and her husband Mike were also pictured leaving the luncheon hosted earlier in the day
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank drove away today after enjoying the festive lunch
Princess Eugenie and her husband Jack Brooksbank were also seen driving away after enjoying the festive lunch.
The King and Queen treated dozens of family members to a sit-down meal – which usually takes place annually on the Wednesday before Christmas, shortly before the monarch heads to Sandringham for the holidays.
The tradition is one of the rare occasions when the monarch’s entire extended family meets, and is a chance for Charles to celebrate with those who don’t receive an invitation to spend Christmas in Norfolk with the senior royals.
The family sits at round tables, enjoying a Sandringham turkey lunch and eating crackers.