The MGF Register, along with the country, mourns the loss of HRH Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.
We remember, in particular the April 2009 event where Prince Philip saluted a line of MGs driving through the courtyard of Windsor Castle at the Royal Windsor MG Heritage Festival. As he looked a the cars he was no doubt recalling his younger days when he was an MG driver himself in his black TC courting a young Princess Elizabeth.
He was said to have driven his MG with some gusto and Princess Elizabeth said that he sometimes drives too fast! That would fit with his enthusiasm for cars, aircraft, ships and life.
That occasion in 2009 was attended by many MGF Register members who took part in the event itself and the associated drive-ins to the Long Walk at Windsor. Current Register Chairman Nigel May was one of those who drove through the castle to be greeted by Prince Philip.
It was a notable day for the Register as it was the location chosen to launch the MGTF 85th Anniversary and the standard MGTF135. Both cars were on prominent display in the show field along with the Queen Golden Jubilee MGTF. Prince Philip visited the stand and viewed the cars but was frustrated when the key to open the boot/engine bay of the 85th TF could not be found!
Prince Philip devoted his life to serving his Queen and country and it was good to know that the little MGTC played some part in those early days. RIP.
