Prince Edward wipes away tears as Duchess of Edinburgh gives surprise birthday tribute

The Duke of Edinburgh wiped away tears as his wife surprised him on Friday, 8 March, with a tribute ahead of his 60th birthday. Prince Edward will celebrate his landmark birthday on Sunday. The Duchess of Edinburgh took to the stage at the end of the Community Sport and Recreation Awards in Leeds, describing Edward as “the best of fathers, the most loving of husbands“ and “still my best friend.“ The duke was visibly emotional after Sophie described how, like his father, the late Duke of Edinburgh, “my husband never seeks compliments for himself”. Watch more on Independent TV: Click here to subscribe to The Independent: About The Independent: Making Change Happen. The Independent is the world’s most free-thinking newsbrand, providing global news, commentary and analysis for the independently-minded. Connect with The Independent: Check out our full video ca