In Pictures: Duke of Edinburgh through the decades
Looking back at the long life of public service of Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh
Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh sadly died at the age of 99.
Members of the Royal Family and representatives of His Royal Highness’s many charities and interests with gather at Westminster Abbey to celebrate the life and work of this extraordinary public figure on 29th March. The Service will give thanks for The Duke of Edinburgh’s dedication to family, Nation and Commonwealth and recognise the importance of this legacy in creating opportunities for young people, promoting environment stewardship and conservation, and supporting the Armed Forces.
He was a truly devoted partner to the Queen through the years and today we are looking back at his life in photos over the years.
Prince Philip was married to the Queen for more than 70 years.
The Duke of Edinburgh, centre, was a pupil at Gordonstoun School in Moray, Scotland
Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh had their first child, Prince Charles, in 1948
Philip and the Queen have met countless foreign dignitaries, including US presidents such as Gerald Ford and his wife Betty at the White House
The duke with Prince Edward, the Queen, Prince Andrew, Princess Anne and Prince Charles in the grounds of Frogmore House, Windsor, in 1968
The duke being playful with Anne, while holding Charles, in the grounds of Clarence House in 1951
The duke served in the forces and paid a surprise visit to Iraq to see British troops serving in Basra in 2006
Philip has been known for his sense of humour and occasional gaffes
The Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh were greeted by huge crowds when the Queen turned 90
Philip and the Queen enjoy spending time in Scotland, including regular visits to the Braemar Royal Highland Gathering
They had been married since 1947
Well into his nineties, the Duke of Edinburgh drove carriages during the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor, Berkshire
But the duke surrendered his driving licence after a crash near Sandringham
The Duke of Edinburgh celebrates his 99th birthday with the release of an official photograph marking the milestone.
