I READ with interest Mick Peacock’s letter about the photo of the Royal Family after the wedding and his comment about the medals worn by the Duke of Edinburgh (HAS, May 24).
Prince Philip served in the Royal Navy during the Second World War and not the Greek navy.
He was mentioned in dispatches at the Battle of Matapan for his control of HMS Valiant’s searchlights, which helped the guns attack an Italian warship.
He also served with the Royal Navy on other ships and after the end of the war.
Ann Lake, Ferryhill.
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