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A celebration of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, as he retires from public duties

His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh is to retire from carrying out public engagements.

Prince Philip, who turns 96 in June, will honour the appearances that he is already committed to between now and August, but beyond that will not longer play an active role.

The Duke of Edinburgh married HRH Queen Elizabeth in 1947, some five years before she became the British monarch.

And he has been an ever-present in the public eye ever since, whether by the Queen’s side or carrying out duties on his own.

To celebrate his contribution to public life, we’ve collected some of Prince Philip’s most memorable appearances in Country Life over the years.

 

The Duke of Edinburgh accompanies HRH The Queen during her coronation in 1953 Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 6 June 1953
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Coronation

The Duke of Edinburgh accompanies HRH The Queen during her coronation in 1953

Prince Philip pictured smiling on his 70th birthday, back in 1991 Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 6 June 1991
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Birthday smiles

Prince Philip pictured smiling on his 70th birthday, back in 1991

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh during a state visit to New Zealand and Australia in 1954 Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 13 May 1954
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State visit Down Under

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh during a state visit to New Zealand and Australia in 1954

The Duke of Edinburgh never missed a chance to say hello to anyone! Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 20 April 2016
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‘Hello down there’

The Duke of Edinburgh never missed a chance to say hello to anyone!

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh pictured in an informal moment in 1972 on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 16 November 1972
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Silver anniversary

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh pictured in an informal moment in 1972 on the occasion of their silver wedding anniversary.

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh pictured in 1997 on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 20 November 1997
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Golden anniversay

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh pictured in 1997 on the occasion of their golden wedding anniversary

Prince Philip pictured during a visit to Country Life magazine's offices in 1978 Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 23 Febuary 1978
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Visiting Country Life

Prince Philip pictured during a visit to Country Life magazine's offices in 1978.

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with Mrs Hector Barrantes on the occasion of the wedding between Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 24 July 1986
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Royal Wedding

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, with Mrs Hector Barrantes on the occasion of the wedding between Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.

The Duke of Edinburgh was highly amused by students in Melbourne rolling out their version of a red carpet during a state visit to New Zealand and Australia in 1954 Click or tap to zoom into this image
Image credit: Country Life, 13 May 1954
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Having fun

The Duke of Edinburgh was highly amused by students in Melbourne rolling out their version of a red carpet during a state visit to New Zealand and Australia in 1954