Lovely memories of meeting Prince Philip at Buckingham Palace

A letter from Stanley and Helen Wilson:
The Duke of Edinburgh speaking to guests at a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London on June 1, 2017. 
The event was also attended by Stanley and Helen Wilson. Photo: John Stillwell/PA WireThe Duke of Edinburgh speaking to guests at a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London on June 1, 2017. 
The event was also attended by Stanley and Helen Wilson. Photo: John Stillwell/PA Wire
The Duke of Edinburgh speaking to guests at a garden party at Buckingham Palace in London on June 1, 2017. The event was also attended by Stanley and Helen Wilson. Photo: John Stillwell/PA Wire

My husband Stanley and I had the privilege of meeting the Duke of Edinburgh at Buckingham Palace in June 2017.

It was at his last garden party as he was retiring from public service.

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On saying that I was from Omagh, he talked about various parts of the town.

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He was so knowledgeable and friendly.

Lovely memories of a lovely man.

Stanley and Helen Wilson, Omagh, Co Tyrone

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