By Katherine Tinsley
2:50pm PST, Jan 23, 2026
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Hello! reported Prince Philip hid peas in an ornate dragon clock in the Chinese Dining Room.
It was the royal's way of making sure staffers were paying attention.
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Prince Philip's humorous ways are often mentioned by his loved ones. In an episode of
The Reluctant Traveler,
Prince William reflected on Philip's personality.
"My grandfather was incredibly amusing," William told
Eugene Levy. "Sometimes not deliberately, sometimes by accident!"
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"But we had a lot of laughs, and he had a great sense of humor, as did my grandmother as well, actually. But my grandfather definitely was the one who would create quite a few laughs,"
Prince William continued. "And it was, you know, it was happy times."
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Prince Philip was
Queen Elizabeth II's devoted consort and was a supportive partner throughout her reign.
"There was always a warmness, there was always a laughter, there was always a family feel,"
Prince William noted. "And my grandparents loved having the family around them, so we were always encouraged to turn up and be around."
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Following Prince Philip's death, Prince Harry made similar comments about the royal.
"My grandfather was a man of service, honor and great humor," Harry said in a statement. "He was authentically himself, with a seriously sharp wit, and could hold the attention of any room due to his charm — and also because you never knew what he might say next."
