Season five of The Crown chronicles Queen Elizabeth's reign, focusing specifically on the royal family and their relationships during the 1990s. Here a look back at Prince Philip's extraordinary life, a story which was originally published following his death in April of 2021.
"It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen announces the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh," reads a statement."His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. Further announcements will be made in due course. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss."
Take a look back at his extraordinary life in photos, here.
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1922
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Philip at just one year old.
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c. 1929
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The young prince of Greece trying his hand at archery with his schoolmates. (He is pictured second from the left.)
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1935
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Here is Philip in costume for a school production of Macbeth.
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1938
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Philip, pictured in the bottom row, third from left, with his school cricket team.
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1947
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This photo of then-Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip was taken shortly after they announced their engagement.