Senior figures from within the Royal Family have paid powerful tribute to Prince Philip in an 'historic' BBC documentary that features 'never-before-seen footage from the Queen's private collection.
The BBC has released a clip of its upcoming 'historic' documentary, Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers, featuring members of the Royal Family discussing the life and impact of Prince Philip.
The broadcast was originally commissioned to celebrate the Duke's 100th birthday in June, but has been repurposed following his death in April.
More than a dozen royals including Philip's children - the Prince of Wales, the Princess Royal, the Duke of York and the Earl of Wessex - and their adult grandchildren, the Dukes of Cambridge and Sussex, Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Peter Phillips and Zara Tindall, have taken part in the one-hour programme.
Senior figures from within the Royal Family have paid powerful tribute to Prince Philip (right) in an 'historic' BBC documentary that features 'never-before-seen footage from the Queen's private collection
The Duke's son, Prince Charles, spoke of the longevity of the Duke of Edinburgh and finishes the trailer with a powerful message: 'We were lucky to have him for nearly 100 years'
Warring brothers Prince William and Harry spoke separately to share their own poignant memories of their grandfather alongside previously unseen footage
Prince William kicks off the trailer with a powerful message reminding the world that the elder statesman was known to be an influential figure behind the scenes.
Talking between images showing an energetic Prince Philip in his youth, The Duke of Cambridge says: 'He has always been a huge presence behind everything we've done really.'
Speaking separately his brother, Prince Harry, adds: 'What you see is what you got with my grandfather. He was unapologetically him.'
Granddaughter Zara Tindall explained the ever present leadership Prince Philip afforded: 'You never really prepare yourself for losing him because he was always there.'
And the Duke's son, Prince Charles, finishes the trailer off with a poignant message. 'We were lucky to have him for nearly 100 years,' Charles said.
The BBC said Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers would feature 'poignant recollections, plenty of humour and numerous fresh insights into the character and legacy of this royal pioneer'.
Insiders also say the 'historic' programme will allow family members and royal aides to offer 'personal thoughts and reflections' on Britain's 'extraordinary' longest serving consort.
Producers Oxford Films - who have previously documented the Royal Wedding, Princess Anne's tenure and the anniversary of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth's wedding - were invited inside the walls of Buckingham Palace and given close access to the Duke's personal effects for the hour-long documentary.
The BBC One film is scheduled to be broadcast on Wednesday, September 22, at 9pm. The broadcast will include interviews filmed both before and after Philip's death.
The hour-long programme, set to be broadcast on Wednesday September 22 at 9pm, features previously unseen footage from the Queen's private collection. Above: An excitable Prince Philip races along on a child's bicycle
Insiders also say the 'historic' programme will allow family members and royal aides to offer 'personal thoughts and reflections' on Britain's 'extraordinary' longest serving consort
Producers Oxford Films - who have previously documented the Royal Wedding, Princess Anne's tenure and the anniversary of Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth's wedding - were invited inside the walls of Buckingham Palace and given close access to the Duke's personal effects for the hour-long documentary
The BBC says its new documentary Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers will offer poignant recollection and fresh insight into the life of Britain's longest serving consort
More than a dozen royals including Philip's children and their adult grandchildren have contributed to the one-hour programme. Above: Members of the Royal Family watch on at the annual Trooping the Colour
Prince Harry will appear alongside other members of the royal family including Prince Charles and Prince William to share their personal thoughts and reflections on the Duke of Edinburgh for a new BBC One tribute film
Prince Philip: The Royal Family Remembers, which is set to air on Wednesday, September 22 at 9pm on BBC One, will feature interviews from all of the monarch, 95, and Philip's
