Prince Phillip’s cousin shares late duke’s kind words when he revealed he was gay

Prince Phillip’s cousin shares late duke’s kind words when he revealed he was gay

Prince Phillip's cousin has shared the kind words he offered after he came out as gay. Lord Ivar Mountbatten was the first member of the extended royal family to come out. He is the first cousin once removed of the late Duke of Edinburgh. Speaking to Gyles Brandreth on the Rosebud podcast in an episode released on Tuesday, 19 August, Lord Ivar shared how he was surprised to learn that the broadcaster had mentioned to Prince Philip that he had co…

Prince Philip’s cousin Lord Ivar Mountbatten shares late Duke’s supportive words after coming out as gay

In a heartfelt revelation, Lord Ivar Mountbatten, a cousin of the late Prince Philip, has shared the kind and accepting words the Duke of Edinburgh offered upon learning of his relative’s sexuality.Speaking on the Rosebud podcast with Gyles Brandreth, Lord Ivar recounted his surprise when Brandreth mentioned to Prince Philip that Ivar had come out as gay. The Duke’s response was simple yet profound: “Whatever makes him happy.” Lord Ivar describe…