Prince See Britain ' s First Gold Win Clutching a pair of binoculars and holding his spectacles between his teeth , Britain ' s Prince Philip watches track and field events at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City . Acting as the Prince ' s guide is Lupita Carcuera , of Mexico City . The prince must have brought British luck with him to the games , because he saw David Hemery win the first gold medal for Britain , by easily winning the men ' s 400 meters and setting a new world record in the process 16th October 1968