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Prince Philip's 1 companion amid retirement at Andrew's exile home - and it wasn't the Queen
- Prince Philip spent his final years at Wood Farm on the Sandringham estate, well away from Windsor Castle.
- Penny Romsey, Penelope Knatchbull, was a regular visitor and confidante to Philip during his retirement.
- The article cites Hugo Vickers' book, Queen Elizabeth II: A Personal History, as the source of retirement details.
- Philip reportedly enjoyed carriage driving, reading, and painting at Wood Farm.
- Queen Elizabeth occasionally visited from Windsor by train to spend weekends with him.
- Romsey’s marriage ties connect her to the Mountbatten family and royal events.
- Romsey attended Philip’s funeral in 2021 and the Queen Elizabeth II’s state funeral in 2022.
- The piece situates Wood Farm as Philip’s home during retirement, with the Queen maintaining Windsor as her official base.
- The article highlights the couple’s close circle and royal social ties through Romsey and the Mountbatten family.
- Romsey’s role is framed within the context of Philip’s personal history as a confidante and guest at royal events.
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