But while he died just three months short of his 100th, his life and legacy is no less remembered. Today, June 10, the royals and their fans across the world will remember the Duke - and Queen Elizabeth is already leading the charge.
Last week, the 95-year-old Monarch was presented with a special Duke of Edinburgh Rose - this was given to mark what would have been his 100th birthday.
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