11 Photos to Honor the Memory of the Late Prince Philip

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On Friday, April 9, 2021, the British Royal Family and the entire United Kingdom woke up to the sad news that Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II’s husband, passed away in his sleep. The Duke of Edinburgh was 99 years old at the time of his passing. According to the BBC, he was the longest-serving royal consort in British history.

Many leaders, including prime minister Boris Johnson, Scottish first minister Nicola Sturgeon, and Justin Welby, The Archbishop of Canterbury, sent their condolences and shared kind words about Prince Philip. The Prime Minister said that the Duke of Edinburgh inspired the lives of countless young people. Boris Johnson also pointed out that the late Duke of Edinburgh was one of the last surviving veterans of the Second World War. “Prince Philip earned the affection of generations here in the United Kingdom, across the Commonwealth, and around the world,” said Johnson.

To honor the memory of Prince Philip, we have collected 12 photos that paint a map of his life and legacy.

1. Prince Philip on a tour of Canada, 1951

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Prince Philip was born on June 10, 1921, on the Greek island of Corfu. His parents were Prince Andrew of Greece and Denmark, and Princess Alice, the great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.

2. Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth on their wedding day, 1947

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Prince Philip married Princess Elizabeth in 1947, five years before she assumed the throne. Prince Philip and the Queen had four children, eight grandchildren, and 10 great-grandchildren.

3. The Queen and The Duke are pictured here in 1947 on their honeymoon at Broadlands in Hampshire

12 Photos to Honor the Memory of Prince Philip The Queen and The Duke are pictured here in 1947 on their honeymoon

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4. Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip dressed for an occasion, 1950

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5. The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Duke of Cornwall, and Princess Anne, October 1957

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6. Jubilee Day, June 7, 1977

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7. Prince Philip with his children

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The photo on the left features Prince Philip with his two eldest children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne. It was taken in 1952. The image on the right was taken in 1972, and it features Prince Andrew and Prince Edward.

8. The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh wore Maori Kahu-Kiwi (Kiwi feather cloaks) during a 1977 visit to New Zealand

12 Photos to Honor the Memory of Prince Philip The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh wore Maori Kahu-Kiwi (Kiwi feather cloaks) during a 1977 visit to New Zealand

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9. The Queen takes a photograph of the Duke of Edinburgh during their visit to the South Sea Islands of Tuvalu in 1982

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10. The Duke of Edinburgh and the Queen visiting Ireland on a four-day tour in 2011

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11. The last anniversary together: this image has been released to mark the 73rd wedding anniversary of The Queen and The Duke of Edinburgh

12 Photos to Honor the Memory of Prince Philip The last anniversary together

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In the photograph above, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are seen looking at an anniversary card made by their grandchildren (Prince George, Princess Charlotte, and Prince Louis), alongside other cards and letters sent by well-wishers.