A moving tribute. Nearly five months after his death, Prince Philip received an honor commemorating his storied naval career.The royal family announced on Thursday, September 2, that the Royal National Lifeboat Institution will name its new lifeboat after the prince, who died on April 9 at age 99.“With the naming of ‘Duke of Edinburgh’, the RNLI honour HRH’s lifelong commitment to maritime services and his @royalnavy career,” read a statement posted to the royal family’s official Instagram account. “Having trained at Dartmouth, The Duke went on to become one of @royalnavy youngest First Lieutenants, and saw active service in WWII.”The occasion also marked the 71st anniversary of the day the duke assumed command of the HMS Magpie.
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