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(L-R) Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge holding her daughter Princess Charlotte, Prince George, Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a fly-past of aircrafts by the Royal Air Force, in London on June 11, 2016. Trooping The Colour and the fly-past are part of a weekend of events to celebrate the Queen's 90th birthday. / AFP PHOTO / JUSTIN TALLIS

How Queen steered The Firm through good and bad

Guided by her sense of duty, the Queen was a powerful matriarch for both her country and her family through times of celebration and scandal, love and loss.

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11/1947. Princess Elizabeth and the Duke of Edinburgh on their honeymoon home at Romsey. Queen Elizabeth II. Prince Philip. 1947. Picture: AP

Secrets behind Queen, Philip’s long-lasting love

He was “the only man in the world who treats the Queen simply as another human being”, and she was completely smitten from the age of just 13.

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28th September 1952: Queen Elizabeth with her husband Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh and her children, Charles and Anne at Balmoral Castle in Scotland. (Photo by Lisa Sheridan/Studio Lisa/Getty Images)

Photo special: How Philip won over Queen and country

His own royal family disintegrated when he was a boy, but in supporting the Queen, Philip secured his own place in history. Here’s a pictorial trip down memory lane.

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Monarchy’s future falls to ‘good wife’ Kate

The death of Prince Philip was a reminder that the Royal Family is on the clock — and it will fall to the Duchess of Cambridge to ensure the Windsors’ future, writes Annette Sharp.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Queen Elizabeth II during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Leon Neal/WPA Pool/Getty Images ) Ã¢â¬â¹*** BESTPIX ***

Royal family’s heartbreaking insight into Philip’s funeral

Mike Tindall, the husband of Zara Phillips, has given an emotional account of Prince Philip’s farewell and how it felt to see the Queen sitting alone.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on July 10, 2018 (L-R) Britain's Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, Britain's Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex and Britain's Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex, stand on the balcony of Buckingham Palace to watch a military fly-past to mark the centenary of the Royal Air Force (RAF). - Britain's Prince Harry will relinquish his honorary military appointments and patronages after confirming to Queen Elizabeth II that he and wife Meghan Markle will not return as working royals, Buckingham Palace announced on February 19, 2021. (Photo by Tolga AKMEN / AFP)

Meghan and Harry’s secret meetings with the Queen

Prince Harry broke the ice with the Queen after returning to the UK for Prince Philip’s funeral but tensions within the royal family remain high.

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Britain's Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge, wearing black as a mark of respect following the death of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, and a face covering to combat the spread of Covid-19, sits in a flight simulator during their visit to 282 (East Ham) Squadron Air Training Corps in east London on April 21, 2021. - During the visit, the Squadron paid tribute to The Duke of Edinburgh, who served as Air Commodore-in-Chief of the Air Training Corps for 63 years. In 2015, The Duke passed the military patronage to The Duchess of Cambridge who became Honorary Air Commandant. (Photo by Ian Vogler / POOL / AFP)

Kate in driver’s seat as royals return to work

Wearing all-black in tribute to Prince Philip, the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge have returned to royal duties.

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(FILES) LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - NOVEMBER 07: In A Week Of High Drama For Queen Elizabeth Ll At The Time Of The Court Case Of Ex-butler Paul Burrell She Gives Way To Tears At The Service Of Remembrance In Westminster At St Margarets Church. (Photo by Tim Graham Photo Library via Getty Images)

Queen breaks silence for 95th birthday message

The Queen has made her first public comments since the death of Prince Philip as she marked her first birthday in 73 years without him.

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Harry’s trip home ‘postponed’

Prince Harry may stay in the UK ahead of his grandmother’s 95th birthday after spending two hours with his brother William.

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EXCLUSIVE NWK PREMIUM LOCKED CONTENT, NO NEWS.COM, NO SKY, NO WEST AUS, NO AUS Dr Erica Myers-Davis, a friend of Prince Philip through the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services, League at Windsor Castle. The Melbourne charity worker had a decade long association with the duke. Picture: Tristan Potter SWNS

‘Super cool guy’: Aussie’s close bond with Prince Philip

An Aussie charity worker who studied in Melbourne and is Usain Bolt’s cousin has revealed her special bond with the Duke.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Zara Tindall, Mike Tindall, Princess Eugenie, Jack Brooksbank, Princess Beatrice, Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi, Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge and Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall stand outside St George's Chapel for the funeral service of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, United Kingdom. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Jeremy Selwyn-WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Eugenie and Beatrice step up to support Queen

Prince William and Prince Harry’s cousins have shown their support for their “granny” at their grandfather Prince Philip’s funeral.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex attends the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh in St GeorgeÃ¢â¬â¢s Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, United Kingdom. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Yui Mok-WPA Pool/Getty Images) Ã¢â¬â¹*** BESTPIX ***

Where Harry went after Philip’s funeral

After reuniting with his brother in a ‘show of unity’ at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, Prince Harry will now continue to mourn alone.

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The coffin is carried into The Quire during the funeral service of Britain's Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, Windsor, west of London, on April 17, 2021. - Philip, who was married to Queen Elizabeth II for 73 years, died on April 9 aged 99 just weeks after a month-long stay in hospital for treatment to a heart condition and an infection. (Photo by Barnaby Fowler / POOL / AFP)

Most emotional photos from Philip’s farewell

With pandemic rules in force, Prince Philip’s send off was a royal funeral unlike any other. SEE THE LATEST PHOTOS HERE

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FILE- May 4: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh is to retire from public duties in the Autumn WINDSOR, UNITED KINGDOM - APRIL 04: Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, Patron of the Britain-Australia Society, presents Kylie Minogue with the Britain-Australia Society Award for 2016 during a private audience in the White Drawing Room at Windsor Castle on April 4, 2017 in Windsor, United Kingdom.. The Britain-Australia Award recognises Australian and British individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Australia-UK bilateral relationship. Past recipients include Barry Humphries, and the Rt Hon Lord Hague PC. (Photo by Steve Parsons - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Kylie Minogue, world leaders laud ‘heck of a guy’ Philip

Celebrities including Kylie Minogue and world leaders have paid tribute to Prince Philip, remembering his service and his sense of fun.

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Kate reunites Harry, Wills before walk with Charles

Kate Middleton shone as the “family peacemaker” at the Duke of Edinburgh’s funeral, as Prince Charles hopes to take Prince Harry on a touching walk.

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(FILES) Britain's Meghan, Duchess of Sussex looks on from a balcony as she attends the Remembrance Sunday ceremony at the Cenotaph on Whitehall in central London, on November 10, 2019. - Remembrance Sunday is an annual commemoration held on the closest Sunday to Armistice Day, November 11, the anniversary of the end of the First World War and services across Commonwealth countries remember servicemen and women who have fallen in the line of duty since WWI. (Photo by Daniel LEAL-OLIVAS / AFP)

Meghan’s tribute to Philip as relationship still ‘strained’

A US anchor and close friend of Oprah has said William and Harry still have a “strained relationship” as Meghan’s tribute to the Duke was revealed.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Peter Phillips, Vice-Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, Prince Andrew, Duke of York, Prince Harry, Duke of Sussex and Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Chris Jackson/WPA Pool/Getty Images)

Prince Andrew’s curious nod of recognition from Queen

Prince Andrew has appeared to enjoy a gesture of approval from his mother at the funeral of his father, Prince Philip.

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WINDSOR, ENGLAND - APRIL 17: Queen Elizabeth II bows her head during the funeral of Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, at St George's Chapel at Windsor Castle on April 17, 2021 in Windsor, England. Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark was born 10 June 1921, in Greece. He served in the British Royal Navy and fought in WWII. He married the then Princess Elizabeth on 20 November 1947 and was created Duke of Edinburgh, Earl of Merioneth, and Baron Greenwich by King VI. He served as Prince Consort to Queen Elizabeth II until his death on April 9 2021, months short of his 100th birthday. His funeral takes place today at Windsor Castle with only 30 guests invited due to Coronavirus pandemic restrictions. (Photo by Jonathan Brady - WPA Pool/Getty Images)

The Queen’s hidden message to Meghan

The Queen’s choice of brooch worn to the funeral of her husband Prince Philip may have held secret significance for Meghan Markle as she watched the ceremony.

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(FILES) In this file photo taken on November 23, 2011 Britain's Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh, smiles as he visits the Admiralty Board and Admiralty House in central London, on November 23, 2011, where he formally received Letters Patent as the holder of the title and office of Lord High Admiral. - Queen Elizabeth II's 99-year-old husband Prince Philip, who was recently hospitalised and underwent a successful heart procedure, died on April 9, 2021, Buckingham Palace announced. (Photo by CARL COURT / AFP)

Prince Philip funeral: Order of Service revealed

This is the full Order of Service for Prince Philip’s funeral at St George’s Chapel, Windsor Castle. Follow along as it happens.

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Images posted on The Royal Family instagram account. theroyalfamilyVerifiedThe Duke of Edinburgh had a passion for sports, and played an influential part in the administration of many sporting and recreation charities in the role of President or Patron.His Royal Highness became President of National Playing Fields Association (now @fieldsintrust) in 1948 and for the first 6 months of 1949 worked full-time as their Director-General. His dedication to the charity came from a desire to improve access to green spaces for young people in urban areas.Through his association with Fields in Trust, The Duke, working with Frank Sinatra, was behind the first ever charity single.The Duke of Edinburgh was President of @britishathletics for 59 years, and the Commonwealth Games Federation between 1955 and 1990.In his role as President of the International Federation for Equestrian Sports, The Duke was responsible for the organisation of all equestrian sporting events at five @olympics Games between 1968 and 1984.The Duke of Edinburgh was also a keen cricketer and in 1950 he became Patron – or Twelfth Man – of the Lord’s Taverners, a cricketing charity which helps young disadvantaged and disabled people through sport and was twice elected to be President of the Marylebone Cricket Club.His Royal Highness learned to fly with @RoyalAirForce at White Waltham and gained his RAF Wings in 1953, his helicopter wings with the @royalnavy in 1956, and his Private Pilots Licence in 1959. He gave up flying in 1997 after accumulating 5,986 hours as a pilot in 59 types of aircraft.

Prince Philip’s title: What happens next

After Prince Philip’s death, the Duke of Edinburgh’s title has now been passed on to two other members of the royal family.

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FILE - Britain's Prince William, Duke of Cambridge, and Britain's Prince Harry (R) arrive to visit the Support4Grenfell Community Hub in London on September 5, 2017. - The Support4Grenfell Community Hub in north Kensington provides additional mental health resources for the children, young people and families affected by the Grenfell fire. (Photo by TOBY MELVILLE / POOL / AFP)

Palace staff ‘walking on eggshells’ around William and Harry

Royal insiders say the dynamic between Prince William and Harry is “a minefield” in the lead-up to their grandfather’s funeral service.

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(FILES) LONDON - SEPTEMBER 6: The Prince of Wales with Prince William and Prince Harry outside Westminster Abbey at the funeral of Diana, The Princess of Wales on September 6, 1997. (Photo by Anwar Hussein/WireImage)

How Philip’s funeral differs to Diana’s and other royals

In a custom-made Land Rover, Prince Philip will be farewelled in a funeral that has major differences to royal memorials of the past.

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