Prince Charles recalls 'cheeky' last words Prince Philip said to him in final talk

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Prince Charles has revealed the cheeky last words his father Prince Philip offered him just hours before he died.Prince Philip, who died last April aged 99, was renowned for being a humorous man with plenty of wisecracks, and couldn't resist one last jovial jab at his eldest son the Prince of Wales.In a documentary celebrating the life and times of the Duke of Edinburgh, Charles recalled the last conversation he and his father had, which took place over the phone just hours before Philip's death.The intimate interview with the BBC shows Prince Charles broach the subject of Prince Philip's upcoming 100th birthday.The Prince of Wales said that he knew his father was not overly keen on the idea of celebrating his centenary, and jokingly suggested a party.Prince Charles revealed the conversation had left him with a lasting final memory of his father, whose cheeky nature was lauded by many over his decades in the Royal Family.He recalled that the family had been talking of his 100th birthday, and knowing his father was hard of hearing, had to repeat himself and emphasised: "We're talking about your birthday!

And whether there's going to be a reception!"The 99-year-old was quick to reply to his son's plans for another birthday.Prince Philip is said to have replied: "Well, I've got to be alive for it, haven't I?" Charles then said: "I told him: 'I knew you'd say that!'" adding that it was a happy memory to have of his late father.The reminiscence comes just over one year after the death of Prince Philip, and The Mirror reports that the Queen is believed to have spent the anniversary in Windsor Castle.To commemorate a year on from the death of the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke's naval uniform and admiral's cap went on display for.