‘Supporter of rural Britain’: Tributes paid to Prince Philip
I felt sadder than I thought I might as I reflected on the loss of Prince Philip. In his very long life he has championed many causes that we have allowed ourselves to disassociate him with. I think it can be advocated without doubt that rural England has lost a significant champion. This article tells us:
He was also involved in over 750 organisations – many of them countryside based – serving as a patron, president or member.
After his retirement in 2017, he spent a lot of his time at the secluded Wood Farm in Wolferton, Norfolk, which sits on the western edge of Sandringham Estate.
The 20,000-acre estate consists of arable, livestock and horticultural farms, as well as a country park.
The Country Land and Business Association (CLA) paid its tributes, describing Prince Philip as a ‘passionate supporter of rural Britain’.
“Through his Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme many thousands of young people from all walks of life were taught to respect and enjoy the countryside,” CLA President Mark Bridgeman said.
“We express our sincerest condolences to the Royal Family, and will remember with gratitude the Duke’s outstanding commitment to farming communities everywhere.”
The NFU added that Prince Phillip was a ‘great champion’ of British farming and rural communities.