If it was too much, they could say so … and it turns out plenty of people did.

He tweeted, “BBC1 and BBC2 showing the same thing.

And presumably the News Channel, too.

Prince Philip outside

I know this is a huge event.

But surely the public deserve a choice of programming?”

(viaThe Associated Press).

Prince Philip smiling outside

At time of writing, the BBC has yet to address the issue any further.