Prince Philip’s ‘laid back’ lifestyle is the key to his long life

Duke of Edinburgh Prince Philip will turn 100 in June and now the secrets behind his long and healthy life have been revealed.

The husband of Queen Elizabeth II has certainly lived a pampered life, with personal chefs cooking for him and top doctors to tend to his health problems.

Philip is due to become a centenarian on June 10, making him the only male royal in British history to reach the milestone. He is also the third oldest royal family member ever.

It seems a good diet and staying active are the secrets behind Prince Philip's long life.

Royal doctor Anna Hemming told Hello! magazine: "Keeping active both physically and mentally play a very important role in maintaining a healthy and ongoing quality of life.

"Sport has its benefits in keeping both your body and mind active. When the time comes to retire from sport the interest in sporting activities helps to stimulate your mind."

Prince Philip has been a "keen sportsman throughout his life", according to international horse-riding federation FEI.

The father-of-four has undertaken cricket, hockey, and rowing in his life and also had a career in polo which ran for around two decades.

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Alongside his active lifestyle, Prince Philip has also maintained a decent diet thanks to the royal chefs at Buckingham Palace.

Former royal footman Charles Oliver provided an insight into the Duke’s daily diet in his book Dinner at Buckingham Palace.

It is said to include foods such as eggs, smoked haddock and omelette, all of which are packed with protein.

Dr Hemming said: "Like all other people who lead a fit healthy life and enjoy a balanced intake of healthy food, they are more likely to enjoy a more healthy quality of life in their later years."

She added that another factor is Prince Philip’s laid-back lifestyle and recent retirement, which allowed him to “live a more relaxed daily life”.

The Queen’s husband officially stepped back from his royal duties in the summer of 2017, and since then has mostly kept to himself.

As of yet, it's unsure how the Duke’s 100th birthday will be celebrated in June, but a palace aide recently described Prince Philip as a "reluctant celebrant" of the upcoming occasion.

They told the Telegraph: "You can’t do something if someone doesn’t want something doing."

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