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Prince Edward attended the commissioning survey of a new Naval ship to help safeguard UK waters, and fans think he's the 'spitting image' of another royal.
By Hanisha Sethi, News Reporter
21:46, Sat, Apr 13, 2024 | UPDATED: 21:47, Sat, Apr 13, 2024
Prince Edward attended the commissioning survey of a new Naval ship (Image: Getty)
The 6,000-tonne Royal Fleet Auxiliary (RFA) Stirling Castle - which is said to "further safeguard the UK's minehunting capabilities" – was formally dedicated while docked at Forth Ports in Leith in Edinburgh on April 11.
As Prince Edward was welcomed by crew members and dignitaries on the ship, fans took to social media platform X, to comment on his likeness with his father, the late Prince Philip.
Royal fan, @crista_mariah wrote: "Gosh he looks like his father".
Commenting on the salute, another wrote "looks rather like his father, here". A third fan chiimed in: "I still think of Prince Philip."
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Fans think Prince Edward shares a resemblance with his late father (Image: Getty)
In 1953 The Queen appointed The Duke of Edinburgh Admiral of the Fleet and Captain-General Royal Marines.
He had a lifelong affection for boats and the sea and a keen interest in maritime history. The late Duke sadly passed away on April 9, 2021, at Windsor Castle at the age of 99.
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Prince Edward has been stepping up his royal engagements in recent months (Image: Getty)
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