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Prince Philip: The Queen shares one of her favourite photos of her husband

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The Queen and Prince PhilipImage source, COUNTESS OF WESSEX VIA PRESS ASSOCIATION
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The Queen has shared one of her favourite photographs of herself and the Duke of Edinburgh, ahead of his funeral. The royal couple, who were married for 73 years, are pictured relaxing on the grass at the Coyles of Muick, near the Aberdeenshire town of Ballater. The photo was taken by their daughter-in-law Sophie in 2003.

Undated handout image released on 14/04/21 of Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh with their great grandchildren. Pictured (left to right) Prince George, Prince Louis being held by Queen Elizabeth II, Savannah Phillips (standing at rear), Princess Charlotte, the Duke of Edinburgh, Isla Phillips holding Lena Tindall, and Mia Tindall.Image source, Duchess of Cambridge
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This picture was taken in 2018 and is of The Queen and Prince Philip with some of their great-grandchildren (from left to right) Prince George, Prince Louis, Savannah Phillips (standing behind), Princess Charlotte, Isla Phillips holding Lena Tindall, and Mia Tindall. The Duchess of Cambridge took this photo of them all together.

The Duke of Edinburgh seen beside the Prince of Wales playing polo in 1966Image source, Clarence House
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This photo is of Prince Philip and his son, Prince Charles, playing polo in 1966

The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh seen with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, Prince George and Princess Charlotte at Windsor in 2015Image source, Kensington Palace
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The Queen and Prince Philip with the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, as well as Prince George and a baby Princess Charlotte. This photo was taken in 2015, before Prince Louis was born.

The Duke of Edinburgh speaks to the Prince of Wales on the day of Prince William's wedding to Catherine Middleton in 2011Image source, Getty Images
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This photo is from Prince William's wedding in 2011 and it shows Prince Philip laughing with Prince Charles. It was shared by Clarence House.

Princess Beatrice, Princess Eugenie and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at the Derby Festival in 2012Image source, Getty Images
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Buckingham Palace also shared a photograph of the duke with his granddaughters Princess Beatrice and Princess Eugenie at the Derby Festival in 2012. Princess Eugenie has also shared photos of Prince Philip on her social media with a caption saying: "Thank you for the dedication and love for us all and especially Granny, who we will look after for you."

Image released by Clarence House 14/04/2021 of the Duke of Edinburgh, Prince Charles and Camilla in 2011Image source, Getty Images
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Clarence House also shared another photo from Prince William's wedding in 2011 - again of Prince Philip smiling with Prince Charles.