However, just weeks before his death, he had spent one month in London hospitals after feeling unwell.
During that time, he also underwent a procedure for a pre-existing heart condition.
“[We are] all feeling a great sense of loss.
We’ve lost almost the grandfather of the nation,” Andrew said.
“The Queen as you would expect is an incredibly stoic person.
And she described his passing as a miracle.
And she’s contemplating.
The Duke of Edinburgh was married to Queen Elizabeth for 73 years before he died.
“I can’t imagine anything worse.
I’m already falling to pieces as it is.
Bits keep dropping off.
I have absolutely no desire to cling on to life unnecessarily.
I’ve kept myself busy.
I’ve tried to make myself useful.
I hope I’ve helped keep the show on the road.”
The royal and the author also spoke about death during their many conversations together.
“I’m quite ready to die,” Philip said.
“It’s what happens sooner or later.”
Of course, Philip fell short of his 100th birthday.
However, Brandreth admitted that he believes Philip was content at the time of his passing.
“I think that when he died, he died happy.
