Buckingham Palace has announced that the Duke of Edinburgh, husband of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, has died.
He was 99, and had been the Queen's constant companion for the last 73 years.
In March he spent a month in hospital being treated for a heart ailment, before returning to Windsor Castle. .
Prince Philip didn't hesitate to speak his mind on the great affairs of state.
In February 1967, as Britain faced an economic downturn, he called on the country to rally round.
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Speaking in Canada in October 1969, he offered a vigorous defense of the institution of monarchy….but said it should only continue as long as it had public support.
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Prince Philip spoke often about the threats being faced by the environment.
Speaking in 1970 at a meeting of the World Wildlife Fund, he was one of the strongest voices pushing for new regulations to control the scourge of pollution.
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The Duke of Edinburgh was known as a man who didn't mince his words … as the delegates to a World Wildlife Fund meeting heard in 1970, when he pressed for new regulations to control the scourge of pollution.
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Among the many charities and organizations he headed, he will perhaps best be remembered for the Duke of Edinburgh Awards Scheme.
It launched in 1955, and aimed to give young people the chance to develop skills for life.
Prince Philip discussed the scheme's work in February 1976.
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Prince Philip was a tireless advocate for a variety of causes, and championed the work of designers for more than 50 years.
The Prince Philip Designers Prize celebrates ways in which designers can improve daily life, and was one of his most treasured activities.
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The Duke of Edinburgh often spoke out about the dangers faced by nature and the environment….and was a passionate advocate for conservation.
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Speaking in 1997 in a speech that marked the 50th anniversary of his marriage to the Queen, Prince Philip remembered their early years together.
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Speaking in 1997, in a speech that marked the 50th anniversary of her marriage to Prince Philip, the Queen offered a deeply personal tribute to him.
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50 years after his wedding to the Queen, in 1997 he spoke about his experience with the institution of marriage.
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Speaking in 1997 - 50 years after his wedding to the Queen - he reflected on the trials and tribulations of his own family's life.
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