Prince Philip Goes Horse-Riding Around Windsor Amid Old Plane Crash ‘Death’ Reports

Prince Philip was spotted riding his horse around the Windsor grounds on Monday just days after his near-death experience in the RAF plane crash was revisited.

The 97-year-old was photographed wearing thick clothing to protect him from the cold while riding a carriage being pulled by her two dark-colored horses. He is accompanied by two of his female staff.

Since his retirement last year, the Duke of Edinburgh has been photographed riding his horses on the grounds of Windsor more than four times. Last month, he was also seen enjoying one of his favorite past times even after he skipped the Remembrance Day Service due to his health.

Prince Philip started riding horses many years ago. In fact, he also raced in carriages near Norfolk. He also represented Britain at several world and European championships.

The dad of four’s outing on Monday came just days after it was reported that the members of the royal family will be heading to Sandringham to celebrate Christmas with the Queen. Prince Philip will join the festivities.

In related news, Prince Philip also made headlines last weekend after his near-death experience during a helicopter crash was revisited. On Nov. 19, 1958, Prince Philip made an official visit to RAF North Coates in Lincolnshire to inspect Britain’s new Bloodhound air defense missile system.

Two years earlier, Prince Philip earned his helicopter wings with the Royal Navy, and he was keen to use the technology during his visit. He was instructed to place a Sikorsky Whirlwind at his disposal. Prince Philip left the RAF base by helicopter and was headed to another RAF base in Patrington.

Prince Philip was supposed to fly the helicopter by himself, but timing issues led him to settle into the passenger area below the cockpit with his royal staff. The flight started off smooth, but it didn’t take them long to realize that the side window was vibrating.

While mid-air, the retaining wire on the helicopter snapped. Luckily, RAF Squadron leader John M’Kenzie-Hall was able to control the danger that lied ahead. If he didn’t, Prince Philip’s helicopter would’ve plummeted into the freezing waters of the Humber.