Best Prince Philip Photos Honoring His Life, From 1921-2021 Death
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On April 9, 2021, the British royal family confirmed the passing of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. In a statement shared by Buckingham Palace, the royal family shared that Queen Elizabeth II’s husband Philip had died at age 99 at his home in Windsor Castle just a few weeks after returning home from a hospital stay for heart surgery. The Duke lived a long and exceptional life of royal service, devoted to his wife the Queen until the very end and a longtime fixture in state affairs. He’s met with the Pope, the Beatles, and nine U.S. presidents — and even more impressive is his beautiful family.
“It is with deep sorrow that Her Majesty The Queen has announced the death of her beloved husband, His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh,” the royal family’s statement read. “His Royal Highness passed away peacefully this morning at Windsor Castle. The Royal Family join with people around the world in mourning his loss.”
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II shared four children: Prince Charles, their eldest, Princess Anne, Prince Andrew, and Prince Edward. His eight grandchildren form the generation of the royal family best known today, though Edward’s kids Lady Louise and James, Viscount Severn stay more out of the spotlight: Prince William and Prince Harry, of course, but also Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, Andrew’s daughters, and Peter Philipps and Zara Tindall, Harry’s close cousin who just welcomed a royal baby.
As we mourn the passing of Prince Philip on what would’ve been his 102nd birthday, we can take heart in knowing that the royals are sure to keep his legacy alive and well. Read on for our favorite photos of the Duke from his long and fascinating life.
A version of this article was originally published on April 2021.
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1922
The earliest photo of Philip was this one of him as a toddler in July 1922.
1939
A rare picture of Prince Philip of Greece at the public school of Gordonstoun, Elgin, Scotland.
1947
Prince Elizabeth and Philip Mountbatten announce their royal engagement.
1947
Queen Elizabeth II and the Prince Philip pose at their wedding.
1948
Princess Elizabeth waves to the crowd as she leaves the Opera House in Paris, France with husband Prince Philip.
1948
Prince Philip and Princess Elizabeth pass through Fleet Street on way to the Guildhall in London.
1949
Little baby Prince Charles takes centerstage in this photo from the Windlesham Moor, their summer residence.
1950
Princess Anne, daughter of Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh was christened at Buckingham Palace, London.
1951
Princess Elizabeth and Prince Philip hold their children Prince Charles and Princess Anne at Clarence House.
1957
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband, Prince Philip stunned at a gala event during a state visit to France, Paris.
1957
The royal family gathers on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch the Trooping the Colour ceremony on the Queen’s official birthday, 13th June 1957. From left to right, Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Alexandra of Kent, Princess Anne, the Duchess of Gloucester, Princess Margaret, the Duke of Gloucester, Prince Philip and Prince Charles.
1959
Queen Elizabeth II and Duke of Edinburgh were always with their corgis.
1960
6-month-old Prince Andrew grabs the hands of dad Prince Philip and sister Princess Anne at Balmoral.
1960
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II picnic with baby Prince Andrew, Princess Anne, Prince Charles, and a family dog.
1961
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose with President John Kennedy and first lady Jacqueline Kennedy at Buckingham Palace.
1964
Prince Philip shakes hands with Beatles Ringo Starr, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Paul McCartney at the Empire Ballroom in London.
1972
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip looked so at peace at Balmoral, Scotland.
1972
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip visited a farm on the Balmoral estate in Scotland, during their Silver Wedding anniversary year.
1975
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are greeted by Emperor Hirohito, Empress Nagako, and other Japanese royal family members at the State Guest House in Tokyo, Japan.
Silver Jubilee Procession
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, travel in a carriage during celebrations for the Silver Jubilee in London.
1979
The royal family gathers at Balmoral: Prince Edward, Prince Charles, Princess Anne, Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II, Prince Andrew.
1980
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip enjoy an audience with Pope John Paul II in his private study at the Vatican.
1981
Prince Philip accompanied Prince Charles and Princess Diana at the Buckingham Palace balcony from their nuptials.
1983
President Ronald Reagan and first lady Nancy Reagan pose with Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip at a formal state dinner.
1986
Queen Elizabeth II and her husband Prince Philip ride in an open carriage down the course at the Royal Ascot.
1987
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip drive across the Maifeld in Berlin.
1989
President and Mrs. Bush pose with Queen Elizabeth and Prince Philip.
1991
Prince Philip drives a carriage at the Windsor horse show.
1994
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are pictured on their royal tour of Russia.
1994
Prince Philip hits the Epson race track with son Prince Charles.
1997
Prince Philip, Prince William, Earl Spencer, Prince Harry, and Prince Charles walk outside Westminster Abbey during the funeral procession for Diana, Princess of Wales.
2004
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip get in the car after their visit at the Charlottenburg Palace in Berlin.
2005
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip arrive for the Order of the Garter Service at Windsor Castle.
2007
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose for photographs in the grounds of Broadlands, Southern England.
2009
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose with President Barack Obama and wife Michelle Obama.
2011
Queen Elizabeth II celebrates her 85th birthday with Prince Philip at the traditional Royal Maundy Service at Westminster Abbey in London.
2014
Prince Harry talks to Prince Philip as members of the Royal family appear on the balcony of Buckingham Palace during the Trooping The Colour parade.
2016
While celebrating Queen Elizabeth’s 90th birthday on 2016, Prince Phillips was beaming next to his grandkid’s wife Princess Catherine.
2017
Prince Philip was beaming alongside his wife, kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids during the 2017 Trooping the Colour.
2016
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth still looked so in love at the Trooping The Colour 2016.
2020
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip pose in the quadrangle of Windsor Castle ahead of The Duke’s 99th birthday.
2020
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip celebrate their 73rd wedding anniversary on November 20, 2020.
