Britain's 96 year old Prince Philip, who has been at the side of Queen Elizabeth the second for decades, officially retires today.
The Prince, also has the title of Duke of Edinburgh, will attend a parade of Royal Marines at Buckingham Palace, bringing to an end his role in public life which has seen him make over 22 thousand solo public engagements, over six hundred solo overseas visits and five and a half thousand speeches.
During those many appearances and speeches, the Prince has gained a reputation for controversial remarks considered undiplomatic at best.
Royal Historian Dr. Anna Whitelock says Prince Philip has been one of the busiest members of the Royal Family.
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Visitors outside Buckingham Palace said they would miss Prince Philip, with one lady having her own memories of him.
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