
Prince Philip once apologized to President Nixon for 'lame' toast at White House dinner
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Prince Philip apologized for a faux pas that occurred at a White House dinner with President Richard Nixon in 1969.
"After the brilliance of the other speakers and yourself, I am afraid my contribution was very lame," Philip wrote to Nixon from Greenland on Nov. 7 after his solo U.S. trip had concluded. He added: "That night I woke up in a cold sweat when I realized I had forgotten to propose your health!" Philip died last week at age 99, and his funeral is Saturday. He was married to Queen Elizabeth for 73 years.More Related News