Sabahans recall royal visit

From the archives: File photos showing Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth and Princess Anne visiting the Prince Philip Park and (below) school children waving flags along the route to the park in 1972. — Information Department

KOTA KINABALU: It’s a little-known fact but the beachfront Prince Philip Park in Tanjung Aru here was named after him when he came for a visit with Queen Elizabeth II and their daughter Princess Anne in 1972.

During its heyday, the park was popular among courting couples and families wanting to view the sunset from there.