Prince Philip will be long remembered for his down-to-earth style and formidable sense of humour. Sometimes his directness created controversy, but he never shied away from his sense of duty. Just this morning I received an email from a woman whose daughter was selected to help Prince Philip plant a tree in the botanic gardens during one royal visit. Jess, a Brownie at the time, watched His Royal Highness working with a spade for a while before telling him, "You're not very good at that." Apparently, he laughed, delighted by the candid feedback. 