Prince Philip (centre) inspects the Queen's Royal Irish Hussars here this morning. The Duke of Edinburgh is Colonel in Chief of the regiment. Following him: Commander Lieutenant Colonel J T Paley and the Colonel of the Regiment G J Kidson-Montgomerie

Agency: Associated Press

Prince Philip (right) inspects Light Tank of the Queen's Royal Irish Hussars here today. The Duke of Edinburgh is the Colonel in Chief of the regiment

Agency: Associated Press

Prince Philip at the helm of Bloodhound at Cowes with his Royal Highness's Lieutenant Commander J M Fairbank, Queen's Sailing Master

ITN Reference: ROYAL/EDIN/25

Agency: Central Press Photos

Prince Philip passes a poster of the World Wildlife Fund prior to a press conference where the group announced a $750,000 program to save endangered Arctic whales here

Agency: UPC

Photographer: Gary Hershorn

Prince Philip (left) and Uffa Fox are seen in the Flying Fifteen "Coweslip" narrowly missing a launch during the fourth day of the Royal Yacht Squadron Regatta at Cowes, Isle of White, Hampshire, England, today. Prince Philip finished eleventh out of a fleet of 28 after a poor start

Agency: Associated Press

His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh today held a press conference in Buckingham Palace to mark the 20th anniversary of the" Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme". Since the Award Scheme was introduced in February 1956, it has spread to over 40 countries of the Commonwealth and has attracted well over one million entrants. By the end of 1976, half a million Awards will have been gained. Photo shows the Duke of Edinburgh answering questions at today's press conference in Buckingham Palace. In the background is a graph showing the growth of the scheme

Broadcast Date: 24 February 1976

Agency: BIPNA

Prince Philip of Britain, wears a hard hat, a must around launch pads as he toured Cape Kennedy

Agency: Associated Press

Lowther three day horse driving trials near Penrith. His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh drives his carriage through the water crossing before his accident. On the coach with him are his groomsmen

ITN Reference: ROYAL/EDIN/36

Agency: County Press, Wigan

The expression on the Duke of Edinburgh's face tells it all… he was impersonating how his horse was biting his bit… in an explanation to the judge during the World F E I Four in Hand Driving Championship at the Silver Ring Racecourse at Ascot, Berkshire today

Agency: Press Association

The Duke of Edinburgh ploughing through the water as he competed today in the 28.1 kilometre Marathon at the National Carriage Driving Championships in Windsor Great Park. He was driving the Queen's team of four bays harnessed to a dog cart

Broadcast Date: 24 September 1978

Agency: Press Association

Prince Philip applauds while managing to hold onto a cup during prize giving ceremony after the final match of the open polo championships in Buenos Aires Saturday. He holds the second place cup won by his Windsor Park team

Agency: Associated Press

The Duke of Edinburgh pulls a face as he sits in the pouring rain on his carriage as he waited to compete in the obstacle course event at the final day of the Windsor Horse Trials

ITN Reference: ROYAL/EDIN/40

Agency: UPI

7th World Driving Championship in Szilvasvarad, Heves County, Northern Hungary. Prince Philip of Britain sharing the first place with G Bowman during presentation today

Broadcast Date: 17 August 1984

Agency: UPI

Photographer: Balogh

Prince Philip, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth, drops money into a fund-raising box shaped as giant pandas at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo Sunday as two children look on. The Prince, president of the World Wildlife Fund (WWF), arrived here earlier in the day on a five day tour to promote the WWF fund-raising campaign in Japan

Agency: Press Association

ITN Reference: ROYAL/EDIN/28

Agency: Press Association

Agency: Unknown

Agency: Unknown

Agency: Unknown

Front row, middle

Agency: Camera Press

ITN Reference: ROYAL/EDIN/16

Agency: Camera Press

Prince Philip, 51 on 10 June is trying to grow old gracefully, but the winding down process is not easy for a vigorous man who prided himself on his once endless energy. He is doing a good deal of painting in his den at Windsor Castle. His style is bold, usually turning out brilliantly coloured landscapes or still life studies. To go with UPI newsfeature (Philip) by Margaret Saville

ITN Reference: ROYAL/EDIN/34

Agency: UPI

The Coronation. The Queen wearing Saint Edward's Crown, receives the kiss of homage from Prince Philip after being crowned in Westminster Abbey. Queen and Prince Philip's Silver Wedding: Press Association library photo from a collection reissued to mark the silver wedding of the Queen and Prince Philip, who will have been married 25 years on 20 November

Broadcast Date: August 1972

ITN Reference: ROYAL/ELIZ/

Agency: Press Association

ITN Reference: ROYAL/EDIN/24

Agency: Central Press Photos

President and Mrs Reagan welcome Britain's Prince Philip to the White House for coffee and a chat. His Royal Highness is in the country on a private visit in connection with his position as International President of the World Wildlife Fund

Agency: UPI

Photographer: Mal Langsdon

Broadcast Date: 9 February 1967

ITN Reference: ROYAL/EDIN/-

Agency: Camera Press

Obit

Agency: Pathé

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Agency: Press Association

Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh (centre) relaxes at the Longley Hotel with proprietor Hugh Sheridan (left) and Leo Mackay during his visit to Tasmania today. The hotel, near Hobart, was the only building left in the small town after the fires there on 7 February

Agency: Associated Press

Buying toys for the youngsters are Princess Gina Liechtenstein and Prince Philip as they and Prince Charles and Prince Adam Liechtenstein and other members of the family made shopping in the centre of this village on the morning of New Year's eve

Agency: Associated Press

ITN Reference: ROYAL/RICH/1

Agency: Press Association/ Reuter Photos

ITN Reference: ROYAL/RICH/3

Copyright: Camera Press London

Prince Richard of Gloucester Weds. Prince Richard of Gloucester, younger son of the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester, pictured with his bride, Miss Birgitte van Deurs, a former secretary of the Danish Embassy, after their wedding at the Gloucesters' country home, Barnwell Manor, near Peterborough, on 8 July

ITN Reference: ROYAL/RICH/16

Agency: Camera Press London

Photographer: Tom Hustler

With bride Birgitte. The former Miss Birgitte van Deurs, with Prince Richard of Gloucester, leaving St Andrew's parish church here today after their marriage

ITN Reference: ROYAL/RICH/15

Agency: Press Association

With Fiancée Birgitte. His Royal Highness Prince Richard of Gloucester and Miss Birgitte Van Deurs. Photographed among the flowers of Kensington Palace gardens

ITN Reference: ROYAL/RICH/14

Agency: Camera Press London

Photographer: Tom Hustler

Prince Richard of Gloucester the Queen's cousin is to marry Danish secretary Birgitte Van Deurs this summer. They are seen together in pool picture made at London's Kensington Palace

ITN Reference: ROYAL/RICH/13

Agency: United Press International

A thoughtful Prince William of Wales with bridesmaid Laura Fellowes on today's arrival at Westminster Abbey for the marriage of Miss Sarah Ferguson to Prince Andrew

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Day one at nursery school ends for Prince William after an hour and 45 minutes. He is accompanied by Mrs Jane Mynor as he leaves his new school in Chepstow Villas, Notting Hill Gate, London today

Broadcast Date: 24 September 1985

Agency: Press Association

Agency: Syndication International

Agency: Unknown

Wills consoles his younger brother after they collide on the slopes

ITN Reference: ROYAL/WILL/72

Agency: Nunn Syndication

Wills consoles his younger brother after they collide on the slopes

ITN Reference: ROYAL/WILL/73

Agency: Nunn Syndication

Wills and Harry collide on sledges in Lech Austria

ITN Reference: ROYAL/WILL/74

Agency: Nunn Syndication

Wills and Harry sledge off together after their collision on the slopes

ITN Reference: ROYAL/WILL/71

Agency: Nunn Syndication

Four year old Prince William gives photographers a last smile before entering his new £785 a term Wetherby School, in West London's Notting Hill Gate today, with his mother, the Princess of Wales

Agency: Press Association

The Princess of Wales looks down at her son, Prince William of Wales as he sucks her little finger after the Christening Service at Buckingham Palace. The 44 day old infant is second in line for the Throne behind his father, Prince Charles

ITN Reference: ROYAL/WILL/3

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell

Prince William takes a look through a telescope held by his mother Princess Diana in the control room of HMS Brazen today. They were taken on a guided tour of the ship, which is moored in the Pool of London, by Prince Andrew who is a helicopter pilot attached to HMS Brazen

Broadcast Date: 5 February 1986

Agency: Reuter

Prince William with friend Tiggy Legge-Burke and Widgeon the dog, shooting at Sandringham

ITN Reference: ROYAL/WILL/70

Agency: Rex Features

ITN Reference: ROYAL/WILL/75

Photographer: Tim Graham

Prince William's Big Day. Composite of Prince William of Wales made after his Christening Service at Buckingham Palace today. His mother, the Princess of Wales has already discovered how to keep the infant Prince happy by letting him suck her little finger (left) when he cries (right). The 44 day old infant is second in line for the Throne behind his father, Prince Charles. Today was a double celebration for the Royal Family as it was also the Queen Mother's 82nd birthday

ITN Reference: ROYAL/WILL/2

Agency: Press Association

Photographer: Ron Bell