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The pictures that capture the real Prince Philip
When the Queen described the Duke of Edinburgh as her ‘strength and stay’ as they celebrated their Golden Wedding anniversary in 1997 at Banqueting House in London, it neatly captured one of the country’s strongest, most enduring unions. Through seven remarkable decades, from their secret engagement in 1946 to the final pandemic years in Windsor forming their own HMS Bubble, the Duke of Edinburgh, 99, was Her Majesty’s constant support and companion.But what about the side that the public didn’t see? Off-duty the Duke was a passionate sportsman who loved sailing, cricket, polo and, in later years, carriage driving.