A real all-rounder! How athletic Prince Philip excelled at everything from cricket to sailing and achieved international standard in polo and carriage driving - the sport he brought to Britain and continued into his 90s
Her Majesty announced death of her husband of 73 years at midday today and joined the world in mourning
Duke of Edinburgh graced the world of sport as a participant and a spectator and was gifted at many sports
He was among the top polo players in Britain in his youth, a keen and able cricketer and swimmer
Famously played squash and went for a swim in the Palace pool while Queen gave birth to Prince Charles
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media captionA look back at Prince Philip s legacy in Wales
Whenever the Duke of Edinburgh visited Wales with the Queen, protocol dictated that he walk two paces behind her.
To the crowds that lined the streets to greet them, this practice perfectly demonstrated his steadfast duty as royal consort. But it also belied the work he did in Wales independently of the monarch.
It was on his wedding day in 1947 that the duality of his role in Wales was made official.
That day, his father-in-law King George VI bestowed on him the title of Duke of Edinburgh. But what few people know is that he also made him the Earl of Merioneth.
The Duke of Edinburgh – quizzical, witty and controversial – was the Queen’s greatest source of support, her confidant and the man she relied on above all others.
His lifelong role was to ensure that he never let her down and their long-lasting marriage was arguably one of the world’s best-known relationships.
Although he was not officially given the title of Prince Consort, Philip – a private, enigmatic man of strong character – was always there, one step behind, ready to lend the Queen a helping hand.
Through his stewardship, he had a profound effect on the development of the British monarchy.
The Duke of Edinburgh – quizzical, witty and controversial – was the Queen’s greatest source of support, her confidant and the man she relied on above all others.
His lifelong role was to ensure that he never let her down and their long-lasting marriage was arguably one of the world’s best-known relationships.
Although he was not officially given the title of Prince Consort, Philip – a private, enigmatic man of strong character – was always there, one step behind, ready to lend the Queen a helping hand.
Through his stewardship, he had a profound effect on the development of the British monarchy.
Prince Philip dead at 99: Queen announces with deep sorrow that husband the Duke of Edinburgh passed away peacefully at Windsor Castle this morning - three weeks after he finished 28-night hospital stay for infection and heart surgery
Her Majesty announced death of her husband of 73 years at midday today and joins the world in mourning
Philip was in Windsor after being treated for an infection and pre-existing heart condition for 28 nights
Duke of Edinburgh had kept a low profile since conducting his final solo public engagement in August 2017
After retiring, Philip spent much of his time at Windsor and at Queen s private Sandringham estate in Norfolk