Did prince philip and parker remain friends?

When Prince Philip and Parker Bowles first met, it was love at first sight. They met when they were just teenagers and they remained friends for the rest of their lives. They both married other people, but their friendship remained strong. They would often meet up for lunch or dinner and they would exchange letters and phone calls. In recent years, their friendship has been tested by the media spotlight. Parker has been accused of being a royal hypocrite and some have even called for her to be deported. However, Philip and Parker have remained close friends. In fact, when Philip was hospitalized earlier this year, Parker was one of the first people to visit him. So, despite the media scrutiny, it seems that Prince Philip and Parker Bowles' friendship is as strong as ever.